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Fire Risk Assessment – The Complete UK Guide
Fire Risk Assessment – The Complete UK Guide
It is a legal requirement Applies to many building types Law has changed → old FRAs are no longer enough
A Fire Risk Assessment is one of the most important responsibilities for anyone who manages, owns or oversees a building in the UK. Whether you operate a business, manage a block of flats, run an HMO, oversee a warehouse, supervise a care facility or simply let out a small commercial space, the law requires you to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment — and to keep it updated. It is not an optional document. It is a legal requirement designed to protect people, property and your own legal and financial position. Modern Fire Risk Assessments have evolved rapidly following major updates to UK fire legislation, meaning the old “basic FRA” is no longer enough. Today’s assessments must be thorough, structured, practical and aligned with read more ...
A Fire Risk Assessment is one of the most important responsibilities for anyone who manages, owns or oversees a building in the UK. Whether you operate a business, manage a block of flats, run an HMO, oversee a warehouse, supervise a care facility or simply let out a small commercial space, the law requires you to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment — and to keep it updated. It is not an optional document. It is a legal requirement designed to protect people, property and your own legal and financial position. Modern Fire Risk Assessments have evolved rapidly following major updates to UK fire legislation, meaning the old “basic FRA” is no longer enough. Today’s assessments must be thorough, structured, practical and aligned with read more ...
A Fire Risk Assessment is one of the most important responsibilities for anyone who manages, owns or oversees a building in the UK. Whether you operate a business, manage a block of flats, run an HMO, oversee a warehouse, supervise a care facility or simply let out a small commercial space, the law requires you to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment — and to keep it updated. It is not an optional document. It is a legal requirement designed to protect people, property and your own legal and financial position. Modern Fire Risk Assessments have evolved rapidly following major updates to UK fire legislation, meaning the old “basic FRA” is no longer enough. Today’s assessments must be thorough, structured, practical and aligned with read more ...
WHAT’S INCLUDED (PAT “What’s Included”)
WHAT’S INCLUDED (PAT “What’s Included”)
WHAT’S INCLUDED (PAT “What’s Included”)
Fire hazards
Fire hazards
Persons at risk
Persons at risk
Ignition sources
Ignition sources
Building fire behaviour
Building fire behaviour
Travel distances
Travel distances
Escape route protection
Escape route protection
Compartmentation
Compartmentation
Fire detection and alarm system adequacy
Fire detection and alarm system adequacy
Fire doors
Fire doors
Emergency lighting
Emergency lighting
Signage
Signage
Firefighting equipment
Firefighting equipment
Smoke control systems
Smoke control systems
Balconies
Balconies
External wall systems (cladding, insulation, attachments)
External wall systems (cladding, insulation, attachments)
Plant rooms and risers
Plant rooms and risers
Fire strategy
Fire strategy
Electrical systems
Electrical systems
Evacuation arrangements
Evacuation arrangements
Management procedures
Management procedures
Maintenance and testing records
Maintenance and testing records
How Certie Conducts a Professional Fire Risk Assessment
Pre-Assessment Preparation
It is a legal requirement Applies to many building types Law has changed → old FRAs are no longer enough
Pre-Assessment Preparation
It is a legal requirement Applies to many building types Law has changed → old FRAs are no longer enough
Pre-Assessment Preparation
It is a legal requirement Applies to many building types Law has changed → old FRAs are no longer enough
External Inspection
We assess external wall systems, balconies, cladding and insulation, bin storage, arson risk points, fire service access and lighting around exits.
External Inspection
We assess external wall systems, balconies, cladding and insulation, bin storage, arson risk points, fire service access and lighting around exits.
External Inspection
We assess external wall systems, balconies, cladding and insulation, bin storage, arson risk points, fire service access and lighting around exits.
Internal Walkthrough
We inspect all relevant internal areas including staircases, lobbies, corridors, risers, electrical cupboards, plant rooms, kitchens, bedrooms (where required), offices, storage areas and roof access points.
Internal Walkthrough
We inspect all relevant internal areas including staircases, lobbies, corridors, risers, electrical cupboards, plant rooms, kitchens, bedrooms (where required), offices, storage areas and roof access points.
Internal Walkthrough
We inspect all relevant internal areas including staircases, lobbies, corridors, risers, electrical cupboards, plant rooms, kitchens, bedrooms (where required), offices, storage areas and roof access points.
Fire Door Inspection
We inspect fire doors for gaps, seals, closers, frames, hinges, glazing, certification, operation and damage.
Fire Door Inspection
We inspect fire doors for gaps, seals, closers, frames, hinges, glazing, certification, operation and damage.
Fire Door Inspection
We inspect fire doors for gaps, seals, closers, frames, hinges, glazing, certification, operation and damage.
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Review
We confirm correct system grade, detector coverage, panel condition, audibility, test records, emergency lighting output and battery performance.
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Review
We confirm correct system grade, detector coverage, panel condition, audibility, test records, emergency lighting output and battery performance.
Fire Alarm & Emergency Lighting Review
We confirm correct system grade, detector coverage, panel condition, audibility, test records, emergency lighting output and battery performance.
Compartmentation Evaluation
We assess riser integrity, service penetrations, loft spaces, cavity barriers, fire-stopping products and smoke tightness.
Compartmentation Evaluation
We assess riser integrity, service penetrations, loft spaces, cavity barriers, fire-stopping products and smoke tightness.
Compartmentation Evaluation
We assess riser integrity, service penetrations, loft spaces, cavity barriers, fire-stopping products and smoke tightness.
Risk Scoring & Recommendations
Actions are categorised as critical, high, medium or low, with remedial explanations, photographic evidence and realistic completion timescales.
Risk Scoring & Recommendations
Actions are categorised as critical, high, medium or low, with remedial explanations, photographic evidence and realistic completion timescales.
Risk Scoring & Recommendations
Actions are categorised as critical, high, medium or low, with remedial explanations, photographic evidence and realistic completion timescales.
Final Report & Compliance Plan
Assign, monitor, and complete remedial tasks within Certie to stay on top of compliance.
Final Report & Compliance Plan
Assign, monitor, and complete remedial tasks within Certie to stay on top of compliance.
Final Report & Compliance Plan
Assign, monitor, and complete remedial tasks within Certie to stay on top of compliance.
Your Legal Responsibilities
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to almost every building in England and Wales except single private homes.
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every workplace
Every HMO
Every block of flats with communal areas
Every converted house
Every school, clinic, shop, care home, factory, warehouse, restaurant and office
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every workplace
Every HMO
Every block of flats with communal areas
Every converted house
Every school, clinic, shop, care home, factory, warehouse, restaurant and office
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every workplace
Every HMO
Every block of flats with communal areas
Every converted house
Every school, clinic, shop, care home, factory, warehouse, restaurant and office
Who Is the Responsible Person?
Landlords
Freeholders
Freeholders
Managing agents
Business owners
Facilities managers
Building operators
Duty holders
Who Is the Responsible Person?
Landlords
Freeholders
Freeholders
Managing agents
Business owners
Facilities managers
Building operators
Duty holders
Who Is the Responsible Person?
Landlords
Freeholders
Freeholders
Managing agents
Business owners
Facilities managers
Building operators
Duty holders
If you have control over a building, you likely have legal fire safety duties.
If you have control over a building, you likely have legal fire safety duties.
Your Legal Responsibilities
Your Legal Responsibilities
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to almost every building in England and Wales except single private homes.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to almost every building in England and Wales except single private homes.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to almost every building in England and Wales except single private homes.
Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter More Than Ever
A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured review of your building that identifies fire hazards, evaluates risk and outlines all necessary actions to keep people safe. But beyond the technical definition, it is your primary defence against fire-related incidents.
Protect the people in your building
Prevent fire hazards from going unnoticed
Highlight issues before they become legal liabilities
Keep your building compliant
Protect your insurance position
Provide clarity on what needs to be done
Create a digital record of your building’s fire safety
A poor FRA — or no FRA at all — exposes you to fines, enforcement notices, invalidated insurance and even prosecution. Don’t wait for an inspection, complaint or near-miss.
Which Buildings Require a Fire Risk Assessment
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Main Points
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Every commercial premises
Which Buildings Require a Fire Risk Assessment
Residential Buildings
Purpose-built blocks of flats
Converted houses
Maisonettes
Student accommodation
Sheltered and supported housing
High-rise residential buildings
Residential Buildings
Purpose-built blocks of flats
Converted houses
Maisonettes
Student accommodation
Sheltered and supported housing
High-rise residential buildings
Residential Buildings
Purpose-built blocks of flats
Converted houses
Maisonettes
Student accommodation
Sheltered and supported housing
High-rise residential buildings
Commercial Buildings
Offices
Restaurants
Shops
Bars and nightclubs
Hotels
Gyms
Factories
Warehouses
Workshops
Medical clinics
Dental practices
Commercial Buildings
Offices
Restaurants
Shops
Bars and nightclubs
Hotels
Gyms
Factories
Warehouses
Workshops
Medical clinics
Dental practices
Commercial Buildings
Offices
Restaurants
Shops
Bars and nightclubs
Hotels
Gyms
Factories
Warehouses
Workshops
Medical clinics
Dental practices
Specialist Buildings
Care homes
Schools
Healthcare sites
Industrial plants
Heritage buildings
Laboratories
Religious buildings
High-rise towers
Specialist Buildings
Care homes
Schools
Healthcare sites
Industrial plants
Heritage buildings
Laboratories
Religious buildings
High-rise towers
Specialist Buildings
Care homes
Schools
Healthcare sites
Industrial plants
Heritage buildings
Laboratories
Religious buildings
High-rise towers
Why Fire Doors Matter
Fire doors prevent the rapid spread of fire and smoke and are a critical layer of a building’s fire safety strategy. If fire doors are damaged, missing gaps seals or have faulty closers, fire can spread unchecked.
Why Fire Doors Matter
Fire doors prevent the rapid spread of fire and smoke and are a critical layer of a building’s fire safety strategy. If fire doors are damaged, missing gaps seals or have faulty closers, fire can spread unchecked.
Why Fire Doors Matter
Fire doors prevent the rapid spread of fire and smoke and are a critical layer of a building’s fire safety strategy. If fire doors are damaged, missing gaps seals or have faulty closers, fire can spread unchecked.
Why Compartmentation Matters
Compartmentation keeps fire contained within sections of a building, ensuring evacuation routes remain protected. Without effective compartmentation, fire and smoke spread uncontrollably.
Why Compartmentation Matters
Compartmentation keeps fire contained within sections of a building, ensuring evacuation routes remain protected. Without effective compartmentation, fire and smoke spread uncontrollably.
Why Compartmentation Matters
Compartmentation keeps fire contained within sections of a building, ensuring evacuation routes remain protected. Without effective compartmentation, fire and smoke spread uncontrollably.
Benefits List
Why Choose Certie
Why Choose Certie
Why Choose Certie
National compliance leadership
National compliance leadership
National compliance leadership
Nationwide assessor coverage
Nationwide assessor coverage
Nationwide assessor coverage
Digital compliance dashboard
Digital compliance dashboard
Digital compliance dashboard
Automated reminders
Automated reminders
Automated reminders
Photo-based reporting
Photo-based reporting
Photo-based reporting
Action tracking
Action tracking
Action tracking
Portfolio visibility
Portfolio visibility
Portfolio visibility
Audit-ready records
Audit-ready records
Audit-ready records
Standards
How FRAs Differ by Building Type
How FRAs Differ by Building Type
HMOs
Shared living spaces increase fire risk.
High chance of poor compartmentation and blocked escape routes.
Fire doors often wedged open.
HMOs
Shared living spaces increase fire risk.
High chance of poor compartmentation and blocked escape routes.
Fire doors often wedged open.
HMOs
Shared living spaces increase fire risk.
High chance of poor compartmentation and blocked escape routes.
Fire doors often wedged open.
Blocks of Flats
Must rely strongly on compartmentation and flat entrance doors.
Evacuation strategies like stay-put depend on correct installation.
Blocks of Flats
Must rely strongly on compartmentation and flat entrance doors.
Evacuation strategies like stay-put depend on correct installation.
Blocks of Flats
Must rely strongly on compartmentation and flat entrance doors.
Evacuation strategies like stay-put depend on correct installation.
Converted Buildings
Complicated layouts create fire spread paths.
Often inconsistent fire resisting structures.
Converted Buildings
Complicated layouts create fire spread paths.
Often inconsistent fire resisting structures.
Converted Buildings
Complicated layouts create fire spread paths.
Often inconsistent fire resisting structures.
High-Rise
Evacuation strategy and external wall construction become critical.
Fire service access is essential.
High-Rise
Evacuation strategy and external wall construction become critical.
Fire service access is essential.
High-Rise
Evacuation strategy and external wall construction become critical.
Fire service access is essential.
Care Homes
Many occupants may need assistance.
Evacuation planning is complex.
Care Homes
Many occupants may need assistance.
Evacuation planning is complex.
Care Homes
Many occupants may need assistance.
Evacuation planning is complex.
Industrial Buildings
Many occupants may need assistance.
Long escape distances increase risk.
Machinery and electrics add ignition sources.
Industrial Buildings
Many occupants may need assistance.
Long escape distances increase risk.
Machinery and electrics add ignition sources.
Industrial Buildings
Many occupants may need assistance.
Long escape distances increase risk.
Machinery and electrics add ignition sources.
Testimonials
Don’t Take it from Us,take it from my clients
We are working hard to make property compliance easy for building owners and property managers across the UK
4.5
“The best part about Certie is that it’s built for people like us — not giant corporations. It's simple, smart, and actually helps. We’ve never been more confident in our compliance.”
Hannah
Sales Manager, Taylor Wimpey
4.5
"Certie keeps our small office on top of every safety check without the paperwork hassle. The reminders land, we click ‘done,’ and audits take minutes."
John Banson
Director, Claim Fix
5.0
“With two clinics to run—one in London and another in Norwich—keeping track of weekly safety checks used to be a juggling act. Certie pulls it all into one dashboard, sends automated reminders, and stores our certificates in the cloud."
Jim
Regen Clinic
4.5
“Certie has completely transformed the way we manage compliance. What used to be a maze of spreadsheets and paper trails is now a single dashboard that tells us—at a glance—where every site stands. We’ve cut admin time by at least 60 %, and audits are finally stress-free.”
Jain Paul
Director, Ground Up Training
4.5
“Certie’s platform streamlines our entire workflow—from booking to certificate upload—in one place. It means less admin for our engineers and faster turnaround for clients.”
Luke Kyprianou
Operations Director, ESP Fire Alarms
5.0
"We manage a portfolio of sales and marketing suites across the UK. This takes the stress out of dealing with property health and safety across a large number of locations. Its one less thing to worry about."
Mohsin Chughtai
Sales and Marketing Director, L&Q
4.5
“Certie has completely transformed the way we manage compliance. What used to be a maze of spreadsheets and paper trails is now a single dashboard that tells us—at a glance—where every site stands. We’ve cut admin time by at least 60 %, and audits are finally stress-free.”
Jain Paul
Director, Ground Up Training
4.5
“Certie’s platform streamlines our entire workflow—from booking to certificate upload—in one place. It means less admin for our engineers and faster turnaround for clients.”
Luke Kyprianou
Operations Director, ESP Fire Alarms
5.0
"We manage a portfolio of sales and marketing suites across the UK. This takes the stress out of dealing with property health and safety across a large number of locations. Its one less thing to worry about."
Mohsin Chughtai
Sales and Marketing Director, L&Q
4.5
“Certie takes the stress out of compliance so I can focus on my students, not paperwork. Weekly checks are a two-click job now, and I always know we’re audit-ready.”
Lisa Mendez
Studio Owner, YOga
4.5
“Certie gives our school sites the same professional compliance oversight that big multi-academy trusts rely on. It's useful to see our compliance score at a glance and to get reminders about required maintenance and assessments.”
Steve Baptiste
The Community School Trust
5.0
“So easy to use, Certie’s logbooks became part of our weekly routine overnight.”
Emily Tran
Ops, Visionary Designs
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Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
We are working hard to make property compliance easy for building owners and property managers across the UK
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured review of your building that identifies fire hazards, evaluates risk and outlines all necessary actions to keep people safe.
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured review of your building that identifies fire hazards, evaluates risk and outlines all necessary actions to keep people safe.
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured review of your building that identifies fire hazards, evaluates risk and outlines all necessary actions to keep people safe.
Is a Fire Risk Assessment legally required?
Is a Fire Risk Assessment legally required?
Is a Fire Risk Assessment legally required?
Do you provide FRA templates or example reports?
Do you provide FRA templates or example reports?
Do you provide FRA templates or example reports?
What happens if non-compliances are found?
What happens if non-compliances are found?
What happens if non-compliances are found?
Your report includes a prioritised action plan and you can assign remedial tasks within Certie.
Your report includes a prioritised action plan and you can assign remedial tasks within Certie.
Your report includes a prioritised action plan and you can assign remedial tasks within Certie.
The smarter way to manage
property compliance
Stay on top of fire safety, electrical, gas, and health regulations with an intuitive platform that streamlines compliance, automates reminders, and keeps all your property records in one place.
It's simple, smart, and actually helps. We’ve never been more confident in our compliance.
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The smarter way to manage
property compliance
Stay on top of fire safety, electrical, gas, and health regulations with an intuitive platform that streamlines compliance, automates reminders, and keeps all your property records in one place.
It's simple, smart, and actually helps. We’ve never been more confident in our compliance.
620+ Reviews
Client Stories
Certie.co
© 2025 Certie.co
Terms of Service
The smarter way
to manage property compliance
Stay on top of fire safety, electrical, gas, and health regulations with an intuitive platform that streamlines compliance, automates reminders, and keeps all your property records in one place.
It's simple, smart, and actually helps. We’ve never been more confident in our compliance.
620+ Reviews
Client Stories
Certie.co
© 2025 Certie.co
Terms of Service