Fire Risk Assessments for Flats and Blocks of Flats: What's Required and Who's Responsible
What fire risk assessment a block of flats needs, who's responsible, and how building height changes your duties at 11m and 18m under UK fire safety law.
Guides
Practical guides and resources for UK fire risk assessors.
Do Landlords Need a Fire Risk Assessment? A UK Guide for Responsible Persons
Do UK landlords legally need a fire risk assessment? What the law requires, where your duties start and stop, and whether you can do it yourself or hire.
Fire Risk Assessment in Scotland: An Assessor's Guide to the Scottish Framework
Scottish fire risk assessments operate under different legislation from England and Wales. Here is what assessors need to know about the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: What Fire Risk Assessors Need to Know
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 added new duties on responsible persons for high-rise residential buildings. Here is what each regulation requires, and how it changes your fire risk assessment scope.
PAS 9980: External Wall Fire Risk Assessment Guide
PAS 9980 provides the methodology for assessing external wall fire risk. What assessors need to know about scope, competence, and how it relates to PAS 79.
Fire Risk Assessment App: What Assessors Need on Mobile
What to look for in a fire risk assessment app for on-site use. Covers offline mode, photo capture, PAS 79 structure, and action plan tracking.
How to Start a Fire Risk Assessment Business in the UK
Practical steps to start a fire risk assessment business in the UK. Qualifications, insurance, pricing, finding clients, and building a sustainable practice.
Fire Door Inspection: Complete Guide for UK Assessors
How to inspect fire doors during a fire risk assessment. Covers BS 8214 requirements, common defects, gap tolerances, and reporting findings.
Fire Risk Assessment Template for Scotland
Fire risk assessment requirements in Scotland differ from England and Wales. Here is what Scottish assessors need to know and a template adapted for Scottish legislation.
PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment Software for UK Assessors (2026 Buyer's Checklist)
Solo UK assessor's buyer's checklist for fire risk assessment software structured per PAS 79:2020. The features that matter, what to test before subscribing, and the red flags.
Fire Risk Assessment Checklist: 30 Items Every Assessor Should Cover
A practical 30-point fire risk assessment checklist for UK assessors. Covers all PAS 79:2020 areas from hazard identification to action planning.
Fire Risk Assessment for Care Homes: UK Assessor Guide
Care home fire risk assessments have unique requirements. Higher detection standards, vulnerable occupants, and 6-monthly reviews. Guide for UK assessors.
Fire Risk Assessment Guidelines: What UK Assessors Need to Know
Key guidelines governing fire risk assessments in England and Wales. Legislation, standards, and competence requirements for UK assessors.
How Much Does a Fire Risk Assessment Cost? UK Pricing Guide 2026
What fire risk assessments cost in the UK in 2026. Fee ranges by building type, what affects pricing, and how assessors calculate their rates.
Fire Safety Act 2021: What Changed for UK Fire Risk Assessors
The Fire Safety Act 2021 expanded scope for fire risk assessments in England and Wales. Here is what changed and how it affects assessors' reports.
Fire Risk Assessment Action Plans: How to Track Findings to Completion
How to create and track fire risk assessment action plans that actually get completed. Priority frameworks, tracking methods, and common pitfalls for UK assessors.
Fire Risk Assessment for HMO: UK Assessor Guide
HMO fire risk assessments have specific requirements under UK housing law. Here's what assessors should cover and what landlords should expect.
Free Fire Risk Assessment Template (PAS 79-Structured, 2026)
Free fire risk assessment template structured per PAS 79:2020. Includes all 10 sections, risk matrix, and action plan format. Download or use online.
What to Look for in Fire Risk Assessment Software (UK, 2026)
A practical checklist for choosing fire risk assessment software in the UK. What features matter, what to avoid, and how to evaluate tools before committing.
How to Write a Fire Risk Assessment Report Faster
How to write a fire risk assessment report faster. Six practical tips for UK assessors to cut report writing time — from pre-populated templates to dedicated software.
PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessment Guide for UK Assessors
A practical breakdown of the core areas of a PAS 79:2020 fire risk assessment for assessors. What to include, common mistakes, and how to structure reports efficiently.
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