Transport Facilities Fire Risk Assessment
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If you manage a transport facility, you have a legal duty to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Transport hubs present unique and complex fire safety challenges due to high occupancy, diverse user groups, complex layouts, and the integration of multiple activities including retail, hospitality, and operational zones.
FireRiskQuote helps transport facility managers, infrastructure operators, and responsible persons connect with experienced fire risk assessors who specialise in transport premises and infrastructure. Instead of contacting multiple companies individually, you can submit one request and receive quotes from professionals who understand the specific requirements for transport facilities.
Our service is free to use and there is no obligation to proceed. Simply compare quotes and choose the assessor that best suits your facility and requirements.
Why Transport Facilities Require Specialist Fire Risk Assessments
Transport premises present specific fire safety challenges that general assessors may not fully address. Specialist fire risk assessors will consider:
- High and fluctuating occupancy: Assessing means of escape for large numbers of passengers during peak times, with occupancy levels that vary significantly throughout the day.
- Diverse user groups: Planning for passengers who may be unfamiliar with the layout, including visitors, international travellers, disabled persons, children, and non-English speakers.
- Complex evacuation strategies: Developing appropriate plans for sub-surface stations, multi-level terminals, and platforms, which may require progressive horizontal evacuation to designated safe areas.
- Integration with transport operations: Coordinating fire safety with train, bus, or aircraft movements, including consideration of how vehicle movement affects smoke behaviour in sub-surface stations.
- Mixed-use premises: Assessing fire risks from retail units, food outlets, hospitality venues, and operational zones within the same facility.
- Multiple occupiers: Ensuring coordination between different companies operating within the transport hub, each with their own fire safety responsibilities.
- Sub-surface and underground areas: Addressing elevated risks in underground stations including limited ventilation, smoke accumulation potential, constricted spaces, and extended escape routes.
- Fire detection and alarm systems: Selecting appropriate systems that account for large open spaces, background noise, and the need for voice alarm systems.
- Emergency lighting: Ensuring escape routes are adequately illuminated, particularly in underground areas and during power failures.
- Passive fire protection: Verifying compartmentation, fire-resisting walls, floors, and ceilings, particularly in below-ground and multi-level stations.
- Structural fire protection: Assessing intumescent coatings and fire protection of structural steel elements.
- Lithium-ion battery risks: Evaluating fire risks from passengers' devices (laptops, phones, mobility scooters) and from electric vehicles and buses in associated depots.
- Flammable materials: Assessing storage and use of flammable liquids in maintenance zones and combustible furnishings in passenger areas.
- Arson prevention: Considering site security measures to combat deliberate fire setting.
- Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs): Developing standard PEEPs for disabled passengers who may require assistance, which can be provided on request.
- Staff training: Ensuring all staff are trained in fire procedures and assisting passengers during evacuation.
- Fire service access: Maintaining access routes and fire mains for responding fire crews.
- Business continuity: Considering the critical importance of transport infrastructure and the need to minimise disruption from fire incidents.
Regulatory Framework for Transport Facilities
Transport facilities are subject to multiple regulatory regimes. Key requirements include:
- Fire risk assessment: A valid, up-to-date fire risk assessment is required, carried out by a competent person.
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: The cornerstone of fire safety law in England and Wales for all non-domestic premises.
- Building Regulations Approved Document B: Guidance on means of escape, fire spread prevention, structural fire protection, and access for firefighting.
- Equality Act 2010 and BS 8300: Requirements for safe evacuation of disabled persons.
- Sector-specific guidance: Rail terminals must follow Office of Rail and Road (ORR) and Network Rail standards; airports must follow Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) publications including CAP 168 and CAP 748.
- Fire safety guidance for transport premises: Government guidance document "Fire safety risk assessment: transport premises and facilities" provides detailed sector-specific advice.
- Sub-surface railway stations: In Scotland, subject to additional requirements under the Fire Precautions (Sub-surface Railway Stations) Regulations 1989.
- Coordination between occupiers: Where premises are shared, each responsible person must co-operate and co-ordinate to inform each other of risks and comply with fire safety law.
- Record keeping: Significant findings must be recorded, including fire safety measures, emergency plans, and staff training.
- Enforcement: Local fire and rescue authorities enforce compliance, with powers to issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices, and alterations notices.
Properties We Cover
Our network of assessors covers all types of transport facilities including:
- Railway stations and terminals: Surface, sub-surface, and underground stations, light rail and tram stops
- Airports and air terminals: Passenger terminals, freight facilities, and associated infrastructure
- Bus and coach stations: Terminals, interchanges, and waiting areas
- Transport interchanges: Multi-modal hubs combining rail, bus, and other transport modes
- Ferry ports and terminals: Passenger ferry ports, shipping ports, and terminals
- Transport tunnels: Rail and road tunnels
- Taxi stands and facilities
- Transport infrastructure with retail, hospitality, and operational zones
Note: This guidance applies to transport premises and facilities, not to the actual modes of transport (cars, buses, trains, aircraft) or to offices and shops within transport premises which may have separate requirements.
Why Use FireRiskQuote for Your Transport Facility?
- Free quote comparison: No cost to you, no obligation to proceed.
- Specialist transport facility assessors: Connect with assessors who understand the complexity of transport hubs and their unique fire safety challenges.
- Regulatory expertise: Assessors familiar with the Regulatory Reform Order, Building Regulations, and sector-specific requirements from ORR, CAA, and other bodies.
- Complex environment experience: Assessors experienced with sub-surface stations, multi-level terminals, and mixed-use transport developments.
- Evacuation planning expertise: Understanding of progressive horizontal evacuation strategies and PEEPs for disabled passengers.
- Compliance focus: Get an assessment that meets fire authority, transport regulator, and insurer requirements.
- Fast responses: Receive quotes quickly from professionals in your area.
- Nationwide coverage: Assessors available across the whole UK.
How Our Service Works
- Submit your transport facility details using our online quote form.
- We send your request to fire risk assessors specialising in transport premises.
- Receive quotes from qualified professionals.
- Compare options and choose the assessor that suits your needs.
Request a Transport Facilities Fire Risk Assessment Quote
If you require a fire risk assessment for your transport facility including train stations, airports, bus stations, or terminals, you can request quotes quickly using our online form. Our service is free, confidential and designed to help you connect with experienced fire risk assessors.
Request Free Transport Facilities Fire Risk Assessment QuotesTransport Facilities Fire Risk Assessment ‐ Frequently Asked Questions
Is a fire risk assessment required for my transport facility?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all non-domestic premises including transport facilities must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
How much does a transport facility fire risk assessment cost?
Costs depend on the size and complexity of the facility. Smaller bus or coach stations may cost from around £500-£800, while major airports, large railway stations, or complex transport interchanges will cost significantly more. Quotes are always free and no-obligation.
Who is the Responsible Person for a transport facility?
The Responsible Person is typically the employer, manager, occupier, or owner of the transport premises or facility. Where multiple organisations operate within the same facility, each must co-operate and co-ordinate their fire safety arrangements.
How often should a transport facility fire risk assessment be reviewed?
Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and updated whenever significant changes occur, such as major refurbishment, changes to layout, new retail areas, or following a fire incident. Annual review is recommended as good practice.
What are the specific challenges for sub-surface railway stations?
Sub-surface stations present elevated risks including limited natural ventilation, potential for smoke accumulation, constricted spaces, extended escape routes to ground level, and the influence of train movement on smoke behaviour.
How do we manage evacuation of disabled passengers?
Transport facilities must develop Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) for disabled persons who frequently use the premises. For members of the public, a range of standard PEEPs should be developed which can be provided on request.
What about fire risks from lithium-ion batteries?
Transport hubs face increasing risks from lithium-ion batteries in passengers' devices and from electric vehicles in associated depots. Thermal runaway in EV batteries can take days to fully extinguish and requires specific mitigation strategies.
Do we need to coordinate with multiple occupiers?
Yes. Transport facilities often contain retail units, food outlets, and hospitality venues. The Responsible Person must ensure coordination between all occupiers and that their fire risk assessments are integrated.
What fire detection systems are appropriate?
Transport hubs typically require sophisticated fire alarm systems including manual call points, automatic smoke detectors, and voice alarm systems. BS 5839-1 (revised April 2025) provides updated guidance, including requirements for detection at the top of lift shafts and in low-risk lobbies.
Can I do the fire risk assessment myself?
While the Responsible Person may carry out the assessment, transport facilities are highly complex premises with multiple hazards and regulatory requirements. Using a qualified specialist ensures all risks are properly identified and helps demonstrate due diligence to fire authorities and transport regulators.