Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessment
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Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessment — Quick Facts
- Property: Industrial units, workshops, light industrial premises, trade counter units
- Service: Compare up to 3 quotes
- Indicative price: Smaller units start from £300
- Key issues: Machinery, storage, electricals, waste, access for fire crews
- England & Wales: All non-domestic premises fall within the Fire Safety Order
- Scotland: Separate fire safety legislation applies
Do Industrial Units Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including industrial units, workshops, light industrial premises and trade counter units. The responsible person must ensure fire safety risks are properly assessed and managed.
Industrial units often contain machinery, flammable materials, storage of goods, and electrical equipment – all of which present specific fire risks that must be assessed and managed appropriately.
Who Is Responsible for Fire Safety in an Industrial Unit?
The responsible person is typically the owner, employer, tenant, or occupier who has control of the premises. This includes business owners and site managers.
Where multiple tenants share a multi-let industrial unit, responsibilities must be coordinated between the freeholder, managing agent and individual tenants.
What Does an Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessment Cover?
A fire risk assessment for an industrial unit examines the premises, activities, people at risk, and fire precautions.
- Means of escape: routes, exits, signage and accessibility
- Fire doors: condition and suitability
- Compartmentation: walls, floors and fire-resisting construction
- Detection and warning: fire alarm systems suitable for noisy environments
- Emergency lighting: where required for safe evacuation
- Firefighting equipment: extinguishers, hose reels and sprinkler systems where installed
- Machinery and equipment: heat-generating processes, grinding, welding and cutting
- Flammable substances: solvents, paints, oils, adhesives and gases – storage and handling
- Storage and stacking: heights, racking, segregation and fire loading
- Electrical risks: installations, portable appliances, distribution boards and charging points
- Heating: boilers, space heaters and heat-producing equipment
- Waste management: combustible waste accumulation and disposal
- Access for fire crews: vehicle access and water supplies
- People at risk: employees, contractors, visitors and members of the public
- Management: training, fire drills, maintenance schedules and emergency plans
Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessment Costs
Industrial unit fire risk assessment costs vary depending on the size, floor area, activities carried out, storage arrangements, location and complexity of the premises.
As a guide, smaller units may start from around £300. Larger or more complex units (e.g., with hazardous processes or multi-tenant occupancy) may cost more.
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How to Choose an Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessor
Experience with industrial and commercial premises is valuable when choosing an assessor.
Industrial Experience
Choose an assessor who understands industrial activities, machinery, and storage fire risks.
Qualifications
Look for relevant fire safety qualifications and professional registration (e.g., IFE, IFSM).
Insurance
Ensure appropriate professional indemnity and public liability insurance.
Compare Quotes
Look beyond the headline price — compare what each quotation includes.
Information to Give an Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessor
- Property address or postcode
- Number of storeys and total floor area
- Main activities carried out (e.g., manufacturing, storage, distribution, workshop)
- Number of employees and shift patterns
- Storage of flammable liquids, gases or hazardous materials
- Machinery and heat-producing equipment details
- Age and construction type where known
- Fire alarm and detection details
- Fire door and compartmentation information
- Previous fire risk assessment
- Enforcement notices or outstanding actions
- Recent alterations, extensions or changes of use
How an Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessment Works
1. Tell Us About Your Unit
Provide location, size, activities and relevant details.
2. Compare Up to 3 Quotes
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3. Choose Your Assessor
Consider competence, experience, scope and price.
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Industrial Unit Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
Do industrial units need a fire risk assessment?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including industrial units, workshops, light industrial premises and trade counter units. The responsible person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out.
Who is responsible for fire safety in an industrial unit?
The responsible person is typically the owner, employer, tenant or occupier who has control of the premises. They must ensure fire safety duties are met.
How much does an industrial unit fire risk assessment cost?
Costs vary depending on size, floor area, activities, storage and location. As a guide, smaller units may start from around £300. Larger or more complex units may cost more.
What does an industrial unit fire risk assessment include?
It covers means of escape, fire doors, detection and warning, firefighting equipment, machinery and equipment risks, storage of flammable materials, electrical and heating risks, waste management and staff training.
Can I compare more than one industrial unit fire risk assessment quote?
Yes. FireRiskQuote helps you submit your requirements and compare up to three quotes from assessors in the network, with no obligation.
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