Fire Risk Assessments Bromley

What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a process which involves reviewing a property and assessing the activities, the building itself and the people who use it to evaluate the potential that a fire could occur.

Here are some of the things that an assessor will at look at during a fire risk assessment;

• Any potential fire risks and hazards
• Identify the people who could be at risk
• Make recommendations for how the risks identified can be reduced or removed
• Record findings and use them to put together a plan
• Determine any fire safety measures, equipment, management policies or strategies that need to be implemented

At T2 Fire, we specialise in providing comprehensive, affordable fire risk assessments in Bromley for all types of properties, from industrial and commercial to residential. Our professional risk assessment services can help to ensure that your premises are safe and compliant and that your existing fire safety measures are sufficient.

Why are Fire Risk Assessments Important?

Fire can often be something that people don’t properly consider, dismiss as being unlikely to happen or fail to properly prepare for. When this happens, the consequences can be devastating for everyone involved and lead to the destruction of property, equipment, stock, valuables or even worse, harm or loss of life, which is why fire risk assessment are so important.

Some of the many ways that a fire risk assessment can help include;

• It creates an awareness of potential hazards and risks within the property
• Identifies those who are vulnerable and most at risk so that suitable measures can be put in place to help protect them
• Determines whether existing fire safety measures are adequate and what can be done to improve them
• Helps to greatly reduce and prevents injuries, accidents and fatalities
• How to prioritise hazards and control measures
• Works to ensure that the property is compliant and meets legal requirements
• That those responsible avoid potential fines and prosecution which can occur if found to breach regulations
• Produces quality fire safety policies for your premises

Who Should Have a Fire Risk Assessment?

Fire risk assessments are a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for all businesses and relevant premises. This applies to;

• Residential buildings that aren’t a single private dwelling such as HMOs, flats and apartments
• Commercial properties
• Business premises
• Industrial buildings
• Public premises such as libraries
• Medical facilities such as hospitals, clinics and care homes
• Hotels, Airbnb’s and paid accommodation
• Voluntary organisations, charities and places of worship
• Educational establishments, schools, colleges, universities, nurseries and day care settings
• Construction sites or outdoor events