Fire risk assessment for blocks of flats
Fire risk assessment guidance and quote support for purpose-built and converted blocks of flats in London and Surrey, including doors, external walls and common parts.
Read the property guideGuidance by premises
Fire risk assessments by property type
Find the legal context, hazards, evacuation considerations and records most relevant to your building. Each guide includes a dedicated enquiry form for assessment support in London and Surrey.
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The building changes the questions an assessor must ask
A fire risk assessment must be suitable and sufficient for the actual premises. A small office, a purpose-built block of flats and a care home may share basic hazards, but the people at risk, evacuation strategy, fire protection and management arrangements can be very different.
Choose the closest guide below. For mixed-use or unusual buildings, use every relevant guide as preparation and make sure the assessor’s scope covers the interfaces between uses.
Sixteen detailed guides
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Each guide covers responsibility, assessment scope, significant hazards, people at risk, emergency planning, records, review triggers, cost factors and assessor competence.
Fire risk assessment for HMOs and rental properties
Fire risk assessment guidance and quote support for HMOs, shared houses and rental properties across London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for offices
Office fire risk assessment guidance and quote support for single offices, shared workplaces and multi-storey office buildings in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for shops and retail premises
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for shops, retail units, stockrooms and mixed-use retail premises in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for restaurants and cafés
Fire risk assessment guidance and quote support for restaurants, cafés, takeaways, commercial kitchens and licensed food premises in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for care homes
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for residential care and nursing homes in London and Surrey, including progressive evacuation and vulnerable residents.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for schools and nurseries
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for schools, nurseries, early-years settings and educational premises in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for hotels and guest accommodation
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for hotels, B&Bs, hostels and paying guest accommodation in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for warehouses and storage units
Warehouse fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for distribution centres, storage units and logistics premises across London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for factories and workshops
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for factories, workshops and industrial units in London and Surrey, including machinery, processes and dangerous substances.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for pubs, bars and nightclubs
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for pubs, bars, clubs and late-night venues across London and Surrey, including capacity, alarms and pyrotechnics.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for construction and refurbishment sites
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for construction, fit-out and refurbishment sites in London and Surrey, including hot work and temporary precautions.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for medical and dental premises
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for GP surgeries, dental practices, clinics and medical centres in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for gyms and leisure centres
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for gyms, leisure centres, studios, swimming pools and sports facilities across London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for churches and places of worship
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship in London and Surrey.
Read the property guideFire risk assessment for community halls and event venues
Fire risk assessment guidance and quotes for community centres, village halls and event venues across London and Surrey.
Read the property guideA consistent method
What every suitable assessment should do
Whatever the premises, the assessment should be based on a site inspection, identify fire hazards and people at risk, evaluate precautions, record significant findings and set out a prioritised action plan.
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Define the scope
Confirm buildings, areas, uses, occupancies and responsible persons before inspection.
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Inspect and evaluate
Examine hazards, escape, detection, warning, fire protection and management in context.
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Record and act
Document findings in full and allocate proportionate actions, priorities and owners.
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Keep it current
Review when change, an incident or new information could make the assessment invalid.
Choosing an assessor
Competence should match the exact premises
Verify relevant experience with your building type and risk profile. Check what the quote includes, whether there will be a site visit, the report and action-plan format, insurance, limitations and support after delivery.
BAFE SP205 is company-level third-party certification for life-safety fire risk assessment organisations. NFRAR records individually assessed fire risk assessors and their competency level. Consider both, alongside direct experience and the complexity of the assignment.
Frequently asked questions
Property-type assessment FAQs
Does every property need the same type of fire risk assessment?
No. The five-step risk assessment method is consistent, but the scope, required competence, evacuation strategy and fire precautions must reflect the premises, its use, construction and occupants.
Can one assessment cover a mixed-use building?
It may be possible to coordinate one assessment, but the assessor must define every area in scope and consider how the different uses interact. More than one responsible person may need to cooperate and share relevant information.
Do domestic homes need a fire risk assessment?
The Fire Safety Order does not normally apply inside a private single-family home. It can apply to common parts of blocks, shared areas of HMOs, workplaces within residential buildings and parts used for paying guests.
How do I choose a competent fire risk assessor?
Match competence to the building’s complexity and risks. Check relevant experience, insurance, report scope and references, and verify both company-level evidence such as BAFE SP205 and individual registration such as NFRAR where applicable.
London and Surrey enquiries
Not sure which property guide fits?
Describe the premises and we can use its size, use, occupancy and risks to understand the likely assessment scope.