Restaurant or licensed venue
Identify public capacity, cooking, furniture layouts, late opening, staff cover and event variations. A licence plan may show exits, but the assessor must check how the building is actually used.
Local assessment guidance · West Sussex
Fire risk assessments in Horsham
A Horsham restaurant, event venue or shared rental needs an assessment matched to the people using it and the way it is managed—not a generic town-centre checklist.
Horsham building context
Licenced events and shared housing have separate fire questions
Horsham District Council’s premises-licence guidance asks applicants to show escape routes and fire equipment on plans. Its HMO standards discuss proportionate precautions and assessment. Licensing plans are helpful evidence, but they do not replace an operational FRA.
HMO in Horsham District
The council says HMO precautions should reflect property type and use. Shared bedsits with individual cooking differ from a single shared kitchen; give the assessor the occupancy and room arrangement.
Office or retail unit
Confirm tenant and landlord responsibilities for shared alarms, stairs and emergency lighting, especially after a fit-out or change of occupier.
A practical local question
A Horsham premises licence has an escape plan—do you still need an FRA?
The licensing drawing shows a proposed arrangement. An FRA assesses hazards, people and precautions in the occupied building and needs to remain current.
Check assessor competence- Give the assessor the approved plan and describe any changed furniture, exits or capacity.
- State whether alcohol, entertainment, overnight stays or temporary structures alter the use.
- Provide training, alarm, lighting and fire-door records.
- Agree what the site visit covers and how the action plan will be followed up.
Match the assessment to the building
Horsham assessment starting points
These guides explain the different questions an assessor may ask. For another use, browse the full property-type directory.
Restaurant or café
Address cooking, extraction, customers and staff.
Restaurant guideWedding or event venue
Consider varying occupancy and temporary arrangements.
Event venue guideShared rental
Clarify council HMO standards and management duties.
HMO guideIndicative cost
Why the starting price is not a fixed quote
A small daytime shop and a venue hosting evening events need different time on site and reporting. The displayed band is preliminary; confirm use, access, scope and travel with the assessor.
Our starting bands are based on the London and Surrey planning model; the actual Horsham quotation will depend on the site-specific inspection, reporting and travel arrangements.
Use the full FRA cost calculatorCompare quotations on scope
- Named assessor and relevant building experience
- Areas to be inspected and site access
- Written report, significant findings and action plan
- Limitations, timescale, VAT and travel
Choose a suitable person
Check the assessor, not just the company name
Ask about recent work on comparable premises, insurance and who will inspect and sign the report. BAFE SP205 is organisation-level certification; NFRAR relates to an individual assessor’s registration. Check current status and competence for the exact job.
How to check competenceNo-obligation enquiry
Find assessment support for your Horsham premises
Send the essentials now. We can discuss the building, access, records and likely scope by telephone before a suitable assessor and quotation are confirmed.
Submitting this form does not book an assessment or commit you to a price.
Town-specific answers
Questions about Horsham fire risk assessments
The answer for a particular premises depends on its use, layout, occupants and current records.
Does a Horsham premises licence cover fire risk assessment?
No. The council’s licensing process and the responsible person’s operational fire-safety assessment are separate.
Does every Horsham HMO need the same fire precautions?
No. The council says precautions depend on the property and way it is used, and distinguishes bedsits with cooking from shared houses.
Can I ask about a venue outside Horsham town?
Yes. Provide the full postcode so travel and availability can be reviewed before a quote is confirmed.
Sources and context
Check the primary guidance
Council licensing and planning information may change. Check current official guidance for your address; the examples on this page are scoping prompts, not findings about a particular building.
More local guidance
Explore other locations
Start with West Sussex assessment guidance or another town guide. Each enquiry is reviewed for the actual premises.