Fire Risk Assessments

Fire Safety Responsibilities

Understanding the Responsible Person's duties

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the Responsible Person (RP) for non-domestic premises to carry out a fire risk assessment, including measures to reduce or eliminate fire risk and identify people at risk.

The existing Eryri guidance explains that significant findings must be recorded where there are five or more employees. The Responsible Person is defined in the Order.

Where the Responsible Person controls only part of a shared building, other occupants and responsible parties should be informed of significant risks. Each party must ensure compliance within the areas they control, with communication and cooperation to coordinate fire safety provisions, firefighting arrangements and evacuation procedures.

Read the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Assessment Objectives

Objective of a Fire Risk Assessment

The Fire Safety Order uses a flexible, goal-based risk assessment approach. The Responsible Person must identify risks and take appropriate measures to safeguard people in the premises.

01

Identify hazards & people at risk

Identify fire hazards and those who may be harmed; remove or reduce the risks as low as reasonably practicable.

02

Determine safety measures

Decide which fire safety measures and management policies are needed to protect people if a fire occurs.

03

Protect occupants

Reduce the chance of ignition, ensure occupants are alerted and can evacuate safely, and limit the consequences of a fire.

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Assessment Complexity

The right competence for the premises

Fire risk assessments may be relatively straightforward and inexpensive for premises constructed and maintained in accordance with building regulations, where risks are normal or low.

Premises that do not meet building regulations may need further guidance and action. The level of work depends on the building's complexity, size, occupancy and associated risks.

Eryri Consulting can provide a competent person with sufficient skills and experience to assist the Responsible Person. The assessor's competence should be appropriate to the issues and premises being assessed.

BS 8674:2025

The source page references the national fire risk assessor competence standard and describes three levels of professional expertise based on premises complexity.

Fire Protection Association

Level 3

Simple, low-risk premises

Small offices and local shops

Glyn Hughes & Associate Consultants

Level 4

Medium-complexity premises

Schools, hotels and mid-rise residential buildings

Mathew Davies

Level 5

Complex, high-risk premises

Hospitals, high-rise residential towers and large public venues

Competence tier referenced in the source

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Mathew Owain Davies

Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualifications, awarded by ProQual.

Important: The Responsible Person always remains responsible for the outcome of the fire risk assessment.

How We Can Help

Fire risk assessment and annual review support

Eryri Consulting Limited is a professional consultancy company based in North Wales, supporting businesses of different sizes.

If you need assistance carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment or arranging annual reviews, contact the team to discuss your requirements.

Our consultants have received, as a minimum, the NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Risk Management.

Fire Risk Assessment Specific InsuranceView Eryri Consulting's insurance policy document

Fire Risk Assessment

Minimum Service Rate

£525 + VAT

This service rate differs from our normal daily rate because of increased insurance costs.

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