We Provide
Fire Risk Assessments in Blackpool
At Cheshire Building Consult, we understand that proper fire risk assessments are critical to safety, compliance, and business continuity in Blackpool's wide variety of buildings. With more than 25 years of sector experience, our experts provide detailed, professional fire risk assessments and fire safety strategy plans for every settings, such as residential homes, offices, shops, retail, and warehouses, customising our service to your requirements.
Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter
A fire risk assessment is not just best practice, but it’s a legal requirement for employers, building owners, landlords, or anyone responsible for non-domestic premises. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a “responsible person” to ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is completed and regularly reviewed. The objectives are clear:
- Identify potential fire hazards and risks
- Evaluate the likelihood of fire and its potential consequences
- Recommend practicable steps to reduce or remove those hazards
- Ensure safe evacuation and effective fire prevention strategies are in place
Failure to comply can invalidate insurance and place lives, as well as property, in danger. Many businesses never recover after a serious fire.
What Does a Fire Risk Assessment Involve?
We serve all property types, from HMOs and flats to offices, retail, industrial, and warehouses.
Most important steps are:
- Site Evaluation: Thorough inspection of all areas, identifying storage risks, electrical issues, and communal vulnerabilities.
- Fire Hazard Identification: Identifying potential ignition sources (faulty wiring, heaters), fuel sources, and sources of oxygen.
- Risk Analysis: Determining possible fire scenarios and assessing the control measures already in place, addressing any inadequacies.
- Preventive Strategies: Suggesting enhancements such as fire alarms, extinguishers, escape routes, fire doors, emergency lighting, and staff training.
- Documentation & Review: Providing a comprehensive written report, ongoing advice, and scheduled reviews to maintain compliance.
How the Assessment Benefits You
- Legal Peace of Mind: Full compliance with the latest fire safety laws and regulations.
- Reduced Risk: Proactive identification and rectification of fire hazards, lowering the chance of costly incidents.
- Tailored Emergency Planning: Robust evacuation procedures and accessible fire-fighting equipment for your premises.
- Improved Insurance: Many insurers require up-to-date assessments for property coverage.
Contact our Blackpool fire risk assessment specialists to protect your people and property. We will discuss your requirements, provide transparent quotes, and help you stay safe.
Why Choose Cheshire Building Consult?
Here are some reasons why you should choose us:
- In-Depth Technical Knowledge: Our professionals have years of experience working in fire safety, building control, and construction. This guarantees the thoroughness of assessments as per the most recent regulations and best practices.
- Flexibility Across Property Types: We carry out fire risk assessments for all property types, including residential, offices, shops, industrial sites, warehouses, or HMOs. We can tailor solutions for even challenging sites depending on our expertise.
- Fully Qualified Multi-Disciplinary Team: Our in-house team includes fire safety assessors but also structural engineers and acoustic testers. This integrated skill set ensures problems related to fire safety are addressed from all appropriate perspectives.
- Compliance Focus: Cheshire Building Consult ensures that every assessment supports full compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and other relevant UK fire safety laws. Our assessments help clients avoid legal penalties, reduce risk to life and property, and maintain insurance validity.
- Actionable Recommendations : After a detailed site evaluation, we provide clear, practical recommendations to improve fire safety. We also remain available for ongoing support, helping clients maintain effective, up-to-date safety measures.
- Customer-Centric Approach: As a family-run business, we prioritise strong professional relationships, flexibility, and individualised service. Our experts collaborate closely with clients to tailor fire risk assessments to specific business or property needs, ensuring satisfaction and repeat compliance.
- Additional Compliance Services: In addition to fire risk assessments, we provide PAT testing, fire strategy plans, and building alteration assistance that provides you with all your compliance needs.
Choosing Cheshire Building Consult means working with a knowledgeable, approachable, and experienced team dedicated to safeguarding people, property, and businesses, while making fire safety compliance efficient.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s checked during a fire risk assessment?
During a fire risk assessment, inspectors check for ignition sources, combustible materials, and adequate ventilation. They assess people at risk, escape routes, and emergency lighting, test fire alarms and extinguishers, review housekeeping and storage of flammable items, and ensure staff training and regular maintenance procedures are in place.
How frequently should I review my fire risk assessment?
You should review your fire risk assessment at least annually or sooner if there are significant changes to the building, its use, or occupancy. Regular reviews ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation and that risks are properly managed as circumstances change.
Who must arrange fire risk assessments in a business?
The employer, owner, landlord, occupier, or anyone with control of the premises such as a facilities or building manager is legally responsible for arranging fire risk assessments in a business. These “responsible persons” must ensure assessments are scheduled and maintained to comply with fire safety regulations.
Can assessments be scheduled during off-hours?
Yes, fire risk assessments can be arranged during off- hours in order to cause the least possible disruption to your business activities. Most professional assessors can plan your visit at your most convenient time, even on weekends or evenings, without disrupting your day-to-day operations.