fire risk assessment

Can I do a Fire Risk Assessment myself?

| 8 April 2025

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 […]

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 […]

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

| 14 August 2024

‘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 […]

‘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 […]

Who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment?

| 8 March 2024

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 […]

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 […]

What are the Regulations and Rules for Fire Safety Signage?

| 6 September 2023

Knowing what fire safety signs to install in your building isn’t quite as straightforward as you think. So how do you get it right? There are various fire safety signage regulations, which vary from building to building, and it depends on the layout, means of escape and the type of fire precautions and policies you […]

Knowing what fire safety signs to install in your building isn’t quite as straightforward as you think. So how do you get it right? There are various fire safety signage regulations, which vary from building to building, and it depends on the layout, means of escape and the type of fire precautions and policies you […]

How do you become a Fire Risk Assessor?

| 24 April 2023

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 […]

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 […]

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

| 5 April 2023

The five main components of a fire risk assessment are identifying fire hazards, identifying people at risk, evaluating and reducing risk, recording findings and implementing actions, and regularly reviewing the assessment. Together, these stages help responsible persons identify fire safety risks, protect building occupants and maintain compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. […]

The five main components of a fire risk assessment are identifying fire hazards, identifying people at risk, evaluating and reducing risk, recording findings and implementing actions, and regularly reviewing the assessment. Together, these stages help responsible persons identify fire safety risks, protect building occupants and maintain compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. […]

What are the 5 steps to a Fire Risk Assessment?

| 20 January 2022

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: […]

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: […]

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

| 20 January 2022

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 […]

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 […]

Can you do your own fire risk assessment?

| 5 January 2022

Yes, you can carry out your own fire risk assessment, but it must be suitable and sufficient under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In practice, this means the assessment must be completed by someone competent, with the right level of fire safety knowledge, training, experience and understanding of the building being assessed. For […]

Yes, you can carry out your own fire risk assessment, but it must be suitable and sufficient under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. In practice, this means the assessment must be completed by someone competent, with the right level of fire safety knowledge, training, experience and understanding of the building being assessed. For […]