Fire Risk Assessments
Comprehensive fire risk assessments conducted in accordance with UK legislation, ensuring your premises meet all regulatory requirements and protect occupants.
Norfolk Fire Group carries out commercial and residential fire risk assessments across all property types — and is a proud Member of the Institution of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
Building types we cover
Serving Norwich · Dereham · Kings Lynn · Swaffham · Great Yarmouth · Thetford · Wymondham · North Walsham · Downham Market · Attleborough · Fakenham · Sheringham · Cromer · Holt · Aylsham · Diss · Loddon · Bungay · All of Norfolk
What's Included in Our Commercial PAS 79-1:2020 Fire Risk Assessments
The Premises
Occupancy
Fire Loss Experience
Other Relevant Information
Relevant Fire Safety Legislation
Fire Hazards and Ignition Sources
Means of Escape & Compartmentation
Fire Alarm System
Emergency Lighting
Signs and Notices
Fixed Installations and Firefighting Equipment
Management of Fire Safety and Training Arrangements
Access and Firefighter Safety
Fire Risk Rating Summary
Recommended Action Summary
Audit Photographs
UK Fire Safety Legislation
All businesses and landlords have a legal duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to conduct regular fire risk assessments.
Regulatory Reform Order 2005
Primary legislation requiring fire risk assessments
Fire Safety Act 2021
Extended requirements for multi-occupied buildings
Building Safety Act 2022
Enhanced regulations for high-rise residential buildings
PAS 79-1:2020
Commercial Premises Standard
Comprehensive fire risk assessment methodology for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, hotels, and all commercial buildings.
- Offices & business premises
- Retail & hospitality venues
- Industrial & warehouse facilities
- Educational establishments
- Healthcare facilities
BS 9792:2025
Residential Premises Standard
Specialised fire risk assessment guidance for HMOs, apartment buildings, care homes, and multi-occupancy residential properties.
- Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)
- Apartment buildings & flats
- Care homes & supported living
- Holiday rentals
- Sheltered housing
Sections Covered in Our BS 9792:2025 Assessment
Every residential fire risk assessment we carry out follows the full BS 9792:2025 framework. Below are the sections we systematically review to ensure your premises are fully compliant and occupants are protected.
Premises Information Recorded
- Responsible Person Having Control of the Premises
- Date of Previous Fire Risk Assessment
- Suggested Date for Review
- Purpose and Scope of the Assessment
- Relevant Guidance Used in This Assessment
- Type and Use of the Premises
- Floor Sizes
- Number of Dwellings
- Number of Floors at Ground Level and Above
- Number of Floors Entirely Below Ground Level
- Floors on Which Car Parking Is Provided
- Height of Building (in metres)
- Approximate Floor Area (m²)
- Approximate Gross Area (m²)
- Number of Lifts Serving Upper or Basement Floors
- Internal Layout of the Premises and Their Escape Routes
- Other Matters That Could Have an Impact on Fire Risk
Occupants & Context
- Occupants
- Occupants at Special Risk from Fire
- Fire Loss Experience
- Other Relevant Information
- Relevant Fire Safety Legislation
Elimination & Control of Fire Hazards
- Malicious Ignition
- Electrical Sources of Ignition
- High Density Electrical Storage
- Smoking
- Cooking
- Portable Heaters and Heating Installations
- Lightning
- Housekeeping
- Waste Management
- Battery Powered Mobility Scooters / E-Scooters and E-Bikes
- Electronic Motor Vehicles
- UPS Systems and Energy Storage Systems
- Furniture and Furnishings
- Hazards Introduced by Outside Contractors and Building Works
- Other Significant Fire Hazards
Fire Protection Measures
- Means of Giving Warning in Case of Fire
- Means of Escape
- Fire Safety Signs and Notices
- Emergency Escape Lighting
- Manual Fire Extinguishing Appliances in Common Parts
- Fire Extinguishers
- Sprinkler Systems
- Measures to Limit Fire Spread and Development
- Relevant Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Loadbearing Elements of Structure
- Smoke Control
- Fire Spread Over External Walls
- Facilities for Firefighters
- Other Relevant Fixed Systems and Equipment
Fire Safety Management
- Assessment of Fire Safety Management
- Procedures and Arrangements
- Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments
- Arrangements for Summoning the Fire and Rescue Service
- Staff Who Respond
- Liaison with Fire and Rescue Service
- Routine Inspections of the Premises
- Monitoring and Review of Preventive and Protective Measures
- Cooperation and Coordination
Training, Records & Maintenance
- Training of Staff
- Drills
- Engagement with Residents
- Information to Third Parties
- Records
- Maintenance of the Premises
- False Alarms
- Documents or Records Referred to Elsewhere
Assessment Summary
- Fire Risk Rating Summary
- Corrective Actions