What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of your workplace to identify fire hazards, assess the risk they pose to people, and determine what measures are needed to reduce or eliminate those risks. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every non-domestic premises in Manchester must have one.
Who Is the Responsible Person?
If you are the employer, building owner, landlord, or occupier of business premises in Manchester, you are the “responsible person” under fire safety law. You are personally liable for ensuring a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Involve?
A competent fire risk assessor will visit your Manchester premises and:
- Identify fire hazards — sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen
- Identify people at risk — employees, visitors, contractors, vulnerable persons
- Evaluate, remove, or reduce the risks
- Record findings, prepare an action plan, and provide a fire emergency plan
- Review and update regularly
How Often Should It Be Reviewed?
Fire risk assessments should be reviewed annually or whenever there is a significant change to your premises, layout, processes, or staffing. Many Manchester businesses schedule an annual review alongside their fire warden refresher training.
Manchester Fire Risk Assessment Service
Based in Manchester, our qualified fire risk assessors carry out assessments for all types of commercial premises across Greater Manchester and the wider UK. We provide a clear, actionable report with prioritised recommendations.