Fire Risk Assessment by Property Type
Find fire risk assessment information for different types of commercial, residential, public-facing and specialist premises, then request quotations through FireRiskQuote.
Fire Risk Assessments for Different Property Types
The scope of a fire risk assessment depends on the building, its use, occupancy, layout, fire precautions and the people who may be affected.
Offices
Fire risk assessment information for offices, workplace premises and business units.
View office informationShops
Information for retail units, shops and customer-facing commercial premises.
View shop informationHMOs
Fire safety information for houses in multiple occupation and shared accommodation.
View HMO informationHotels
Fire risk assessment considerations for hotels and sleeping accommodation.
View hotel informationCare Homes
Fire safety assessment information for residential care premises.
View care home informationWarehouses
Fire risk assessment information for storage, distribution and warehouse buildings.
View warehouse informationFactories
Fire safety considerations for manufacturing and production premises.
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Information for workshops, trade units and industrial premises.
View industrial unit informationResidential Flats
Fire risk assessment information for blocks and multi-occupied residential buildings.
View residential flats informationBlock of Flats
Information relating to fire safety in communal and multi-occupied residential buildings.
View block of flats informationSchools
Fire risk assessment information for schools and educational premises.
View school informationLandlords
Fire safety information for landlords responsible for relevant rental premises.
View landlord informationAirbnb
Fire risk assessment information for Airbnb and short-term accommodation.
View Airbnb informationHoliday Homes
Information for holiday lets and self-catering accommodation.
View holiday home informationGuest Houses
Fire safety information for guest houses and visitor accommodation.
View guest house informationBed and Breakfasts
Information for bed and breakfast and small sleeping accommodation premises.
View B&B informationRestaurants
Fire safety information for restaurants and food-service premises.
View restaurant informationTakeaways
Fire risk assessment considerations for takeaway and food-service premises.
View takeaway informationVillage Halls
Fire safety information for village halls and community premises.
View village hall informationSports Centres
Information for sports centres and public recreational premises.
View sports centre informationUniversities
Fire safety information for university buildings and educational estates.
View university informationNurseries
Fire risk assessment information for nurseries and early-years premises.
View nursery informationDoctors Surgeries
Information for medical practices and doctors surgeries.
View doctors surgery informationChurch Halls
Information for church halls and associated community spaces.
View church hall informationOpen Air Events
Fire risk assessment information for outdoor events and venues.
View open-air event informationHistoric Houses
Fire safety information for historic houses and heritage premises.
View historic house informationConcert Halls
Information for concert halls and public assembly premises.
View concert hall informationWhy Property Type Matters
Government guidance recognises that fire risk assessment guidance varies according to the type and use of premises.
Different Uses Create Different Risks
An office, warehouse, hotel and care home may have very different ignition sources, occupancy patterns, escape arrangements and management requirements. The assessment needs to reflect the actual premises rather than simply its size.
People at Risk
Employees, customers, visitors, residents, contractors and other relevant people may be affected by a fire. Sleeping accommodation and premises used by people who may need assistance can require particular attention.
Existing Fire Precautions
The assessment can consider fire detection and warning systems, escape routes, fire doors, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, management arrangements and other measures already in place.
Complex or Shared Premises
Where several organisations or Responsible Persons have duties within a building, fire safety arrangements may need to be coordinated. Multi-occupied residential buildings can also involve additional considerations relating to structure, external walls and flat entrance doors.
What Can Affect a Fire Risk Assessment Quote?
There is no single price that applies to every property type.
Building Size and Layout
Floor area, number of storeys, layout, access and building complexity can influence the inspection and reporting required.
Use and Occupancy
The activities taking place, number of people using the premises and whether people sleep there can affect the scope of the assessment.
Fire Precautions
Existing alarms, detection, emergency lighting, fire doors, escape arrangements and firefighting equipment may need to be reviewed.
Specialist Factors
Vulnerable occupants, dangerous substances, unusual processes, heritage construction, large public gatherings or significant alterations may require additional consideration.
How to Request Fire Risk Assessment Quotes
Providing accurate property information helps assessors understand the likely scope of the work.
Choose Your Property Type
Use the property directory to identify the type of premises that most closely matches your building and its use.
Submit Premises Details
Provide the property type, approximate size, number of floors, occupancy, use and any other relevant information.
Compare Quotations
Review quotations and assessor information available through FireRiskQuote before deciding whether to proceed.
Fire Risk Assessment Responsibilities
For premises covered by the Fire Safety Order in England, the Responsible Person has duties relating to fire safety.
GOV.UK states that the Responsible Person must carry out a fire risk assessment, review it regularly, put appropriate fire safety measures in place and maintain them. The assessment should identify hazards, people at risk and measures needed to reduce or control the risks.
The assessment should also consider emergency routes and exits, fire detection and warning systems, firefighting equipment, emergency procedures, information and training, and the needs of vulnerable people.
For multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that the structure, external walls and individual flat entrance doors fall within the scope of the Fire Safety Order and must be considered where relevant.
Fire Risk Assessment by Property Type FAQs
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Important: Information on this page is provided as general guidance only. It does not constitute fire safety, legal or professional advice. FireRiskQuote does not carry out fire risk assessments. Customers should make their own checks and seek appropriate professional advice where required.