Accredited fire risk assessments
As a responsible business owner, landlord, or property manager, you have a legal and moral duty to protect your staff, visitors, and premises from the risk of fire. One of the most important steps in fulfilling that responsibility is to carry out a professional fire risk assessment.
At City Fire, we’re one of the UK’s trusted fire risk assessment companies, delivering fully compliant fire risk assessment services across London, Birmingham, and throughout the UK. Our qualified assessors help businesses identify potential hazards, evaluate levels of risk, and put effective measures in place to prevent fire, reduce damage, and protect lives.
Backed by the strength of the LS Fire Group, our team of experienced assessors and partner brands offers nationwide coverage and a consistently high standard of service. Whether you need a commercial fire risk assessment for a single site or multiple properties, we’re here to make compliance simple, practical, and reliable.
What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a structured inspection designed to identify and evaluate fire hazards within your building and determine how to reduce or remove them.
During your fire safety risk assessment, our certified fire risk assessors examine all aspects of your premises, including layout, occupancy, activities carried out, and materials used, to determine how a fire could start and spread. The process also looks at evacuation procedures, fire detection systems, and firefighting equipment to ensure you have everything in place to protect your people and property.
Our fire risk assessment service follows the five-step process recommended by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, ensuring that your business remains legally compliant and operationally prepared.
What’s included in our fire risk assessment service?
At City Fire, our comprehensive risk assessment service is tailored to your building type and fire safety needs. We carry out a detailed on-site evaluation, reviewing the following key areas:
- Identification of fire hazards and ignition sources
- Assessment of people at risk (employees, visitors, contractors, and vulnerable persons)
- Evaluation of existing safety measures, including alarms, extinguishers, signage, and evacuation routes
- Review of fire safety management, maintenance records, and emergency planning
- Recommendations for improvements to ensure full compliance
Following your assessment, you’ll receive a detailed written report that highlights our findings and includes clear, practical actions to reduce fire risk and maintain compliance. Our assessors take pride in making the process clear and actionable, helping you understand exactly how to keep your premises safer.
Specialised commercial fire risk assessments
We specialise in commercial fire risk assessments for a wide range of sectors, including offices, retail, education, healthcare, manufacturing, and property management. We understand that every environment presents different challenges, from high footfall areas and complex layouts to multiple occupancy buildings.
Our fire risk assessment teams work closely with facilities managers, landlords, and business owners to ensure every requirement of the Fire Safety Order is met. Whether it’s a small office or a large industrial site, our assessors deliver the same thorough approach to compliance and safety.
With our professional support, you’ll have confidence that your fire risk assessments meet UK standards and are backed by clear documentation for insurers, auditors, and enforcement authorities.
Our fire risk assessors
Our accredited fire risk assessors are highly experienced and fully qualified to carry out assessments in all types of commercial and residential buildings. Working across the West Midlands, Greater London, and the wider UK, our assessors operate with professionalism, consistency, and attention to detail.
Each member of our team stays up to date with the latest fire risk assessment regulations and best practices, so you can be sure your property is assessed accurately and in full compliance with UK fire safety law.
If you’re looking for fire risk assessment companies in London and the UK, at City Fire, we combine local expertise with nationwide capability. We deliver practical advice and tailored recommendations that make compliance achievable and straightforward.
Why choose our fire risk assessment services?
At City Fire, we’re part of the LS Fire Group, which gives you access to a network of leading fire risk assessment providers and life safety specialists. This allows us to deliver consistent quality and coverage across the UK, whether you operate a single site or a large multi-property portfolio. Numerous businesses choose us because we provide:
- Fully qualified, accredited fire risk assessors
- Comprehensive reports and actionable recommendations
- Compliance with BS 9999 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Expertise in both commercial and residential fire safety
- Support for ongoing fire alarm maintenance, fire extinguisher servicing, and fire safety training
- With City Fire, you’re not just meeting your legal obligations, you’re partnering with experts who care about protecting your people and property.
Fire safety is a responsibility that never rests and we’re here to implement complete fire protection for your business. Get in touch with our industry-leading experts to learn how we prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure compliance for you.
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Fire Risk Assessments FAQs
- What is included in a fire risk assessment?
- A professional fire risk assessment reviews every aspect of fire safety in your building, including ignition sources, building layout, evacuation routes, existing fire protection systems and people at risk. Our assessors carry out a full inspection, identify hazards, evaluate risk levels and provide clear, practical recommendations to reduce fire risk. Our assessments follow the five-step model under the Fire Safety Order and meet national standards for UK fire risk assessments, giving you confidence that your premises are fully compliant.
- Who can carry out a fire safety risk assessment in London or the UK?
- A fire safety risk assessment must be completed by a “competent person” with the right training, qualifications, experience, and understanding of fire safety legislation. Many businesses choose a professional provider to ensure accuracy and compliance. As one of the trusted fire risk assessment companies in London that businesses rely on, we provide highly qualified assessors who have extensive experience across commercial, residential, and industrial environments.
- How often should fire risk assessments be reviewed?
- Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly, especially when anything changes within your building. It’s recommended that most organisations review their fire risk assessments annually. However, businesses should also reassess sooner after significant changes such as alterations to layout, new processes, changes in occupancy, or following a fire or near miss. At City Fire, we help clients maintain compliance by offering ongoing support and scheduled reviews across London, Birmingham, and the wider UK.
- Do I need a commercial fire risk assessment for my business?
- If you’re responsible for any non-domestic premises, you’re legally required to ensure a commercial fire risk assessment is carried out as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This applies to offices, shops, warehouses, schools, hospitality venues, healthcare facilities, and all commercial buildings. We provide complete fire risk assessment services tailored to your environment, helping you protect staff, visitors, and property while meeting your legal obligations.
- How long does a fire risk assessment take to complete?
- The length of a fire risk assessment varies depending on the size and complexity of the building. A small office may take around an hour, while larger sites or multi-floor buildings may take several hours. After the on-site assessment, our fire risk assessors produce a detailed written report outlining hazards, risk levels, and recommended actions. We ensure every assessment is thorough, compliant, and carried out with minimal disruption to your business.
- Why choose City Fire over other fire risk assessment companies?
- At City Fire, we’re a trusted fire risk assessment company that London businesses and nationwide organisations rely on. As part of the LS Fire Group, we offer nationwide coverage, accredited assessors, and a consistently high standard of service. We provide clear, actionable recommendations, not just generic checklists, and support you with implementation, follow-up reviews, and further fire safety services, including fire alarms, extinguishers, and maintenance. With teams operating across the UK, we deliver reliable, compliant, and professional fire risk assessments in London and beyond.
