Fire Risk Assessment in Bristol

The Importance of Fire Risk Assessments

If you own, manage or let a building in Bristol, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement in almost every case. It applies to workplaces and most properties, with only a few exceptions. We help landlords, letting agents, venue operators and business owners meet that duty with a clear, written assessment they can act on straight away.

Our advice is based on what your building needs, never on what we could sell you. Our assessors have carried out fire risk assessments since the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 came into force, and our team brings over 20 years of experience to every Bristol property we visit.

Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment in Bristol?

The legal duty sits with the responsible person for the building. We carry out fire risk assessments in Bristol for a wide range of premises, including:

• converted houses and HMOs
• offices and shops
• nightclubs, live music venues and event spaces
• mixed-use buildings
• churches, town halls and community buildings

Every assessment follows PAS 79, the recognised standard for life safety. We don't compete on price. We focus on getting it right first time, with a report that's free of jargon and easy to follow.

Fire Risk Assessments for Bristol HMOs and Shared Houses

Houses in multiple occupation carry a higher level of fire risk than a typical home. Our HMO fire risk assessments look closely at the extra risks they bring:

• several households sharing one building
• communal kitchens and shared services
• more ignition sources
• shared or complicated escape routes

Best practice is to review your HMO fire risk assessment every 12 months. You should also review it straight away after structural alterations or a change in occupancy. Keeping it up to date protects your tenants and helps you avoid enforcement notices, fines and prosecution.

Converted Houses and Flats

We also assess the communal areas of converted houses split into flats, including the hallways, stairs and shared entrances your tenants rely on to get out safely.

Fire Safety for Bristol Bars, Clubs and Event Spaces

Busy venues bring their own challenges. Large crowds, low lighting, electrical equipment and alcohol all raise the level of risk. Our fire risk assessments for entertainment venues review ignition sources such as lighting rigs, sound systems and bar equipment, check that escape routes work for crowd evacuation, and finish with a prioritised action plan.

Fire Marshal and Fire Warden Training in Bristol

Your fire safety plan relies on people as well as paperwork. Our fire warden training is designed for fire wardens, fire marshals, supervisors and office managers. It usually lasts between half a day and a full day, and covers:

• fire safety law and your responsibilities
• alarm response, sweeps and evacuation
• managing the assembly point
• fire extinguisher awareness

We run in-house courses at your premises for up to twelve people, and every delegate receives an attendance certificate. Smaller businesses can book onto an open course instead. For the rest of your staff, we also offer fire safety awareness training.

Looking for wider workplace support? Take a look at our health and safety assessment in Bristol page.

Need a Fire Risk Assessment Near You in Bristol?

If you've been searching for a fire risk assessment near me, we're here to help. We're members of the Fire Protection Association, and our assessors belong to the Institution of Fire Engineers. Call us on 0800 246 1802 or get in touch for a no-obligation quote.