Fire Risk Assessment Sussex
Compare fire risk assessment quotations for businesses, landlords, HMOs, shops, offices, hospitality and commercial premises across Sussex.
Fire Risk Assessments Across Sussex
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Fire Risk Assessment Requirements Across Sussex
Fire and rescue services in East and West Sussex provide guidance to Responsible Persons on carrying out and recording suitable fire risk assessments.
East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service states that those responsible for fire safety have a legal responsibility to carry out and record a fire risk assessment. It explains that the assessment should identify fire risks and the measures needed to keep people safe.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service states that a Responsible Person must ensure a fire risk assessment is carried out and regularly reviewed. Its guidance also confirms that the full assessment and fire safety arrangements must be recorded, regardless of the size or purpose of the business or premises.
The Responsible Person can vary according to the premises. Depending on the circumstances, responsibility may rest with an employer, owner, landlord, occupier, building manager or another person with control. Where responsibilities are shared, cooperation and exchange of fire safety information are important.
Different Premises Across Sussex Have Different Risks
A Sussex-wide page covers a wide range of buildings, so a fire risk assessment should reflect the actual premises, use, occupancy and management arrangements.
Shops and Offices
Retail and workplace premises can have changing layouts, customer and staff occupancy, storage areas and shared escape routes. East Sussex guidance specifically highlights the need to consider other users where premises are in multi-occupied buildings.
Hotels and Guest Accommodation
Sleeping accommodation requires careful consideration of detection and warning, protected escape routes, emergency procedures and the needs of guests who may be unfamiliar with the building.
HMOs and Residential Common Parts
Fire safety duties can apply to common parts of buildings containing multiple domestic premises. The assessment should consider shared corridors, stairs, escape routes, fire doors, alarms and the management arrangements for the building.
Licensed and Hospitality Premises
West Sussex guidance for hospitality venues highlights fire detection and warning, firefighting equipment, emergency lighting, evacuation procedures, staff training and maintenance of safety systems.
Fire Risk Assessment Services for Sussex Property Types
Customers can submit enquiries for a broad range of premises.
Offices
Workplace fire risk assessment information for offices and business premises.
Office informationWarehouses
Fire risk assessment information for storage and warehouse buildings.
Warehouse informationResidential Flats
Information for blocks of flats and multi-occupied residential buildings.
Residential flats informationWhat Can Influence a Sussex Fire Risk Assessment Quote?
There is no single price that applies to every premises.
Size and Layout
Floor area, number of storeys, layout and the complexity of the premises can affect the amount of inspection and reporting required.
Use and Occupancy
The activities taking place, numbers of people using the premises and whether people sleep there can influence the scope of an assessment.
Existing Fire Precautions
Detection and warning, escape routes, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, fire doors and management arrangements may all need to be considered.
Special Circumstances
Complex buildings, mixed uses, unusual hazards, vulnerable occupants or significant changes may require additional consideration.
How to Request Fire Risk Assessment Quotes in Sussex
Providing clear premises information helps assessors understand the likely scope of the work.
Enter Premises Details
Tell us the property type, approximate size, number of floors, use, occupancy and other relevant information.
Receive Quotations
Assessors available through FireRiskQuote can review the enquiry and provide quotations based on the information supplied.
Compare and Decide
Review the quotations and assessor information before deciding whether you want to proceed.
Local Fire Risk Assessment Pages
Verified FireRiskQuote location pages are available for Sussex and surrounding areas.
Chichester
Fire risk assessment information for Chichester businesses and property owners.
View ChichesterRecording, Reviewing and Managing Fire Safety
Fire safety management continues after the assessment has been completed.
West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service states that the full fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements must be recorded, including all findings. East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service likewise states that the Responsible Person must keep a record of the fire risk assessment.
Fire safety arrangements should explain how measures identified by the assessment are put into practice, including evacuation procedures, maintenance, staff information and training. East Sussex guidance also highlights the importance of written arrangements that are appropriate to the size, use and level of risk at the premises.
Where a premises is altered, its use changes, occupancy changes or new risks arise, the fire risk assessment should be reviewed to determine whether additional precautions or management arrangements are required.
Sussex Fire Risk Assessment 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.