Fire Risk Assesment

Posted on 12 March 2026

What is a Fire Risk Assessment? Legal requirements & what’s involved

A Fire Risk Assessment is a legal requirement for almost every workplace and non-domestic building in the UK. Yet many organisations still misunderstand what a proper assessment involves. Some assume it is simply a checklist exercise or a form that needs to be completed for compliance. In reality, a professional Fire Risk Assessment is a structured and comprehensive evaluation of a building’s fire risks, safety systems, and evacuation arrangements. Understanding...

Posted on 20 January 2026

What is compartmentation and why is it crucial for fire safety?

Why compartmentation matters in fire safety When people think about fire safety, they often think of alarms, detectors, and extinguishers. All of these are important, but effective fire safety is really about containing risk, not just spotting a fire once it starts. Compartmentation is one of the most critical - and most overlooked - fire protection measures in buildings. When it works properly, it protects lives, limits damage, and helps...

Posted on 20 January 2026

Fire Evacuation Plans designed for clarity and confidence

Fire safety compliance can feel complex, particularly for those responsible for managing buildings, people, and risk. Yet when an emergency occurs, there is no room for confusion. Clear, accurate Fire Evacuation Plans are essential - not only to meet legal obligations, but to ensure everyone knows exactly what to do when it matters most. At Pyro Fire Services, we specialise in producing Fire Evacuation Plans that are designed for clarity,...

Posted on 8 April 2025

Can I do a Fire Risk Assessment myself?

Can you complete your own Fire Risk Assessment? Technically, yes – you could perform your own fire risk assessment. However, the law (The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005) states the assessment must be ‘suitable and sufficient’. This means it must be carried out by a fire risk assessor – a competent person with sufficient training, qualifications, experience, and attitude, also known as 'SKEB' (Skills, Knowledge, Experience & Behaviour). We...

Posted on 14 August 2024

Fire Risk Assessments – what are they and why are they needed for fire safety?

‘Fire Risk Assessments are at the very heart of what we do here at Pyro Fire. They’re required under the Fire Safety Order. They save property. And most importantly, they save lives. In this post, we share some straightforward but expert insights into FRA’s. We ask what they are, why you need them, how they improve your company culture, and how to find out more.’ Richard Franks, Technical Manager, Pyro...

Posted on 8 March 2024

Who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment?

Do you know who is responsible for completing the fire risk assessment for your building, and can you do your own? In short - If you are the owner, occupier, or have significant control of a building, or part of a building, you are responsible for fire safety. The legislation for fire safety in the UK is called The Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order (known as the RRO), this came...

Posted on 24 April 2023

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

Fire Risk Assessors are responsible for assessing buildings and structures to determine the likelihood of a fire occurring, as well as assessing any potential damages that may occur in the event of a fire. Additionally, they make recommendations on how to mitigate fire risks and improve overall fire safety. Before 2006, it was accepted that people were able to carry out their own fire risk assessments, however, since then the...

Posted on 5 April 2023

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a crucial and cautious look at your premises and the people who use them from a fire prevention perspective. They are a legal requirement under The Regulatory Reform Order 2005. It should be carried out by organisations of all types and sizes to ensure the maximum safety of employees and visitors. The assessment identifies and examines potential fire hazards and their associated risks. This enables...

Posted on 20 January 2022

What are the 5 steps to a Fire Risk Assessment?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 states that the Responsible Person should complete or facilitate a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (FRA) for their premises. Generally, there are 5 main steps to carrying out a fire risk assessment. A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment can be identified as having the following characteristics: A thorough assessment, or series of assessments, covering the entire premises Fire hazards have been...

Posted on 20 January 2022

What is a Fire Risk Assessment and why is it needed for fire safety?

What is a Fire Risk Assessment, Why is it Needed and the Importance of Fire Safety A suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment should be at the forefront of the fire safety operations within your building. Unfortunately, this crucial aspect is often overlooked and underestimated, despite it being a driver for the implementation of potentially life-critical improvements and management systems. What is a Fire Risk Assessment? A Fire Risk Assessment...

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What is a Fire Risk Assessment? Legal requirements & what’s involved

What is compartmentation and why is it crucial for fire safety?

Fire Evacuation Plans designed for clarity and confidence

Can I do a Fire Risk Assessment myself?

Fire Risk Assessments – what are they and why are they needed for fire safety?

Who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment?

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

What are the 5 main components of a Fire Risk Assessment?

What are the 5 steps to a Fire Risk Assessment?

What is a Fire Risk Assessment and why is it needed for fire safety?

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