Fire Risk Assessment Staffordshire

For premises covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person may be an employer, owner, landlord or occupier, depending on the circumstances and the degree of control over the premises. The Responsible Person must take reasonable steps to reduce the risk from fire and help ensure people can escape safely.

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service identifies a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, an emergency plan, testing and maintenance of fire protection equipment, and appropriate fire safety training as important parts of fire safety management.

The Service also explains that fire risk assessments should be reviewed to keep them relevant, including after significant changes to the building, people using it or activities taking place.

A review may be appropriate following changes to the building or layout, changes in the people permitted to use the premises, or changes to activities such as the introduction of machinery or dangerous substances.

Good fire safety management also involves maintaining fire protection equipment and keeping suitable records. During a fire safety audit, Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service says officers may request documents including the fire risk assessment, action plans, emergency plans, staff training and fire safety maintenance records.

For certain multi-occupied residential buildings, new Residential Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan requirements have applied in England since 6 April 2026. These place additional duties on relevant building owners, landlords and managing agents concerning residents who may need assistance to evacuate.