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Fire Risk Assessments in Bolton
Ensuring the safety of your property and its occupants is a priority, and a fire risk assessment in Bolton is an essential step towards doing this. At Cheshire Building Consult, with more than 25 years experience in building compliance and fire safety, we provide professional, detailed fire risk assessments specifically suited to the specific requirements of businesses, landlords, and property owners in Bolton and the surrounding areas.
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of a building to identify fire hazards, evaluate the risks to individuals, and implement preventive and protective measures. It is also a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for the majority of commercial and domestic premises to ensure that fire risks are properly managed.
Our Fire Risk Assessment Service in Bolton
Our team at Cheshire Building Consult undertakes comprehensive fire risk assessments for all property types, such as residential, office, retail, industrial, warehouse, and school. We give you a comprehensive, easy-to-understand report that is UK fire safety legislation compliant. Key aspects of our service include:
- Fire Hazard Identification: We determine possible sources of ignition, combustible materials and sources of oxygen.
- Evaluating People at Risk: We evaluate all those who may be impacted, including employees, visitors, contractors, and individuals with disabilities.
- Evaluating Existing Fire Safety Measures: This includes fire detection systems, extinguishers, sprinkler systems, emergency lighting, escape routes, and evacuation plans.
- Providing a Comprehensive Report: The report details a prioritised action plan to reduce or eliminate fire risks, includes photographic evidence where required, and certifies compliance.
- Tailored Advice and Support: In addition to the assessment, we provide actionable advice for enhanced fire safety and can help with regular compliance, staff training, and planning for fire strategy.
Why Choose Cheshire Building Consult for Fire Risk Assessment in Bolton?
Here are some of the reasons to choose us:
- Professional Experts: Our diverse team includes chartered building engineers, structural engineers, acoustic testers, and fire safety specialists with extensive construction industry experience.
- Customised Solutions: We understand that every building and business is different. Our fire risk assessments are tailored to your specific environment and operational risks.
- In-House Expertise: Being a family-run business, we prioritise strong professional relationships, offering flexible services adapted to your needs—whether you manage a small office or a large industrial site.
- Comprehensive Compliance Support: In addition to fire risk assessments, we provide fire strategy plans and other fire safety services including PAT testing, ensuring building safety.
- Detailed Construction Specifications: For alterations or new constructions, we can prepare full construction and fire compliance specifications to make quotation and seamless project management.
Understanding Legal Obligations in Bolton
The employer, building owner or occupier is the responsible person. So they have a legal obligation to carry out and review regularly a fire risk assessment. Our surveys help you comply with the requirements by:
- Identifying and minimising fire hazards
- Planning emergency procedures
- Providing fire safety information and training staff
- Maintaining fire safety equipment
Monthly or quarterly reviews and updates are vital to address changes in building use, occupancy, or fire safety regulations. Cheshire Building Consult provides ongoing support to keep your surveys up to date and your premises secure.
Contact Cheshire Building Consult for Fire Risk Assessment Bolton
Protect your property, employees, customers, and visitors by ensuring your fire risk assessment complies with all legal requirements. Cheshire Building Consult has 25 years of experience in construction trade. Call us today to discuss about your requirements, ask for a fire risk assessment, or get guidance of all building compliance and fire safety management aspects.
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Frequently asked questions
What’s included in a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment involves the identification of fire risks like ignition causes and combustible materials, identifying people at risk, reviewing fire prevention methods such as alarm systems and escape routes, documenting findings and planning safety measures, and reviewing and revising the assessment regularly to promote effective fire safety management.
How often do I need a fire risk assessment?
You must review your fire risk assessment at least once a year, or more often if there are important changes to the building, its use, or occupancy. A fresh full assessment is usually advised every 3 to 5 years based on risk factors. High-risk premises should be reassessed annually.
Who holds legal responsibility for fire safety?
You must review your fire risk assessment at least once a year, or more often if there are important changes to the building, its use, or occupancy. A fresh full assessment is usually advised every 3 to 5 years based on risk factors. High-risk premises should be reassessed annually.
Are Bolton's older industrial buildings harder to assess?
Older industrial buildings in Bolton are more difficult to evaluate for fire hazards because of their own unique challenges and circumstances. These include outdated materials, complex layouts, possible deterioration, absence of contemporary fire protection systems, and uncertain maintenance history, all which require close examination and professional analysis to verify compliance and safety.