Fire Risk Assessment Bedfordshire
A fire risk assessment in Bedfordshire is a legal requirement for businesses and properties that are not a ‘single private dwelling’. This includes schools, offices, factories, hotels, bars, restaurants, and HMOs, all of which must arrange regular fire risk assessments to ensure compliance with the law.
These assessments are designed to ensure public safety by identifying fire risks and hazards, implementing measures to reduce them and outlining the actions residents or occupiers should take if a fire occurs, helping to protect both property and lives.
About Fire Risk Assessments
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to those responsible for non-domestic, industrial, commercial and residential premises. Central to these regulations is the fire risk assessment.
A fire risk assessment is a thorough evaluation of your workplace. It identifies potential fire hazards, determines who may be at risk if a fire occurs and assesses whether the existing fire precautions are sufficient.
Once the fire risk assessment is complete, you’ll receive recommendations on how to reduce fire risks and protect those using your building. These recommendations must be implemented.
Additionally, if there are any changes to your business, a new fire risk assessment may be required. These changes can be categorised into the 3 Ps: people, processes and property. For example, if you hire new staff, modify your building layout, or introduce a new process that increases risk, your fire risk assessment should be updated accordingly.
Why Choose Hawkesworth?
- We are fully accredited and experienced
- We offer out-of-hours appointments to work around your business needs
- All of our engineers are City & Guilds certified and DBS-checked
- We can arrange multi-site offers if you need a fire risk assessment in Bedfordshire for more than one property
- We’ll send you handy reminders to let you know when your next assessment is due
To arrange a fire risk assessment in Bedfordshire, use our contact page to get in touch.
FAQs
Who is responsible for a fire risk assessment?
The responsibility for ensuring fire risk assessments are carried out and for compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety), Order 2005 falls on the owner, employer, or occupier of non-domestic premises.
What are the key steps of the assessment?
A fire risk assessment is carried out in five main steps:
- Identify potential fire hazards (such as sources of ignition)
- Identify individuals at risk
- Develop a strategy to eliminate or reduce the identified risks
- Document findings, create an emergency plan, and ensure proper training is provided
- Regularly review and update the assessment as needed
Will I be compliant following the assessment?
No, completing the fire risk assessment alone does not guarantee compliance. It is just one part of your responsibilities as the ‘responsible person’ for a building. However, the assessment is an important starting point, as it highlights areas that need improvement.
Local fire authorities have the right to inspect your property and review your fire risk assessment at any time. If you have not acted on the recommendations, you could face serious legal consequences.
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