Fire Risk Assessors in Greater Manchester
FPM Associates
ADL Health & Safety
TM Fire Doors & Joinery
At least annually for higher-risk or complex premises.
Following structural alterations
After changes in occupancy or use
Following a fire or near-miss incident
Regular review helps ensure continued compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supports effective ongoing building safety management.
- Small offices
- Retail units
- Restaurants and cafés
- Industrial premises
- Shared or mixed-use buildings
- HMOs and multi-occupancy buildings
Regular review helps ensure continued compliance and supports effective ongoing building safety management.
- Small single-storey offices or retail units: a few hours
- Medium-sized commercial buildings or HMOs: half to a full day
- Large residential blocks or complex sites: one or more days
The written report and action plan are typically provided shortly after the site visit.
Recognised fire safety qualifications
Demonstrable experience with similar property types
Membership of recognised professional bodies
Appropriate professional indemnity insurance
Competence is essential. The responsible person must ensure the assessor is suitably qualified, experienced and competent for the type of premises being assessed.
A clear, structured report helps responsible persons demonstrate compliance and manage ongoing fire safety effectively.
A typical fire risk assessment report will include:
Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur, such as structural alterations, changes in occupancy or use, or following a fire or near-miss incident. As a general guide, higher-risk or more complex premises should be reviewed at least annually to ensure ongoing compliance and effective risk management.
Yes. Most non-domestic premises in England, regardless of size, are legally required to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
This applies to offices, retail units, restaurants, industrial premises, shared buildings, and many HMOs.
A suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment will usually require a site visit. While documents can be reviewed remotely and initial discussions held online, a physical inspection is typically necessary to properly assess fire hazards, escape routes, and building features.
The time required depends on the size, layout, and complexity of the premises.
Small offices or retail units may take a few hours, while larger residential blocks or complex commercial sites may require a full day or multiple days. A written report is typically provided shortly after the inspection.
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