Fire Risk Assessments to Help Keep Properties Safe and Compliant

Fire Risk Assessments

What is a Fire Risk Assessment?

A Fire Risk Assessment is a structured review of a property to identify potential fire hazards, assess the level of risk and recommend suitable control measures to help protect people, property and business operations.

In the UK, fire safety duties are supported by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This places responsibility on the appropriate duty holder to ensure suitable fire precautions are in place and that fire risks are properly assessed and managed.

Corevia Group supports landlords, housing providers, managing agents, commercial clients and main contractors with clear fire risk assessments and practical recommendations.
Our assessments can help identify issues such as poor fire detection coverage, damaged fire doors, blocked escape routes, insufficient emergency lighting, electrical hazards, poor housekeeping, missing signage, inadequate compartmentation concerns and general fire safety management issues.

Following the assessment, we provide clear findings and practical recommendations to help clients understand what action is required. Where remedial works are needed, Corevia Group can also support with fire alarm upgrades, emergency lighting works, Aico alarm installations, electrical remedials, signage and other fire safety improvements where applicable.
Our approach is focused on clear reporting, practical advice and helping clients maintain safer, more compliant properties.

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The Legal Framework for Fire Risk Assessments

In England and Wales, fire safety duties are mainly set out under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Fire Safety Order places duties on the Responsible Person to ensure that fire risks are properly assessed and that suitable fire precautions are in place.

A fire risk assessment should identify fire hazards, consider who may be at risk, review existing fire safety measures and recommend actions to remove or reduce risk where required. The assessment should also be reviewed regularly and updated when there are significant changes to the premises, occupancy, layout, use of the building or fire safety arrangements.

For multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that the Fire Safety Order applies to the building structure, external walls and flat entrance doors between domestic premises and common parts. These areas may need to be considered as part of the fire risk assessment where applicable.

Responsible Persons must also keep a written record of their fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements. This helps demonstrate that risks have been considered, actions have been identified and fire safety management is being properly maintained.

Corevia Group supports landlords, housing providers, managing agents, commercial clients and main contractors with clear fire risk assessments, practical recommendations and compliance-focused reporting.

Why Choose Corevia Group for Your Fire Risk Assessment?

Corevia Group provides practical fire risk assessment support for residential, commercial and managed properties.

Our approach is focused on clear communication, reliable attendance and straightforward reporting. We help clients identify fire hazards, review existing precautions and understand what actions may be required to improve fire safety.

Our assessments can consider areas such as means of escape, fire detection, emergency lighting, fire doors, signage, electrical hazards, housekeeping, communal areas, management procedures and any relevant property-specific risks.

Where remedial works are required, Corevia Group can also support with related services including fire alarm upgrades, Aico alarm installations, emergency lighting works, electrical remedials, signage and other fire safety improvements where applicable.

Our Fire Risk Assessment Process

Corevia Group follows a clear and practical process when carrying out fire risk assessment support.

The process starts with understanding the property type, occupancy, client requirements and any existing fire safety information available. This may include previous fire risk assessments, fire alarm records, emergency lighting records, electrical reports, servicing documents and known defect lists.

A site inspection is then carried out to review fire hazards, people at risk, means of escape, fire detection, warning systems, emergency lighting, fire doors, signage, compartmentation concerns, electrical hazards, housekeeping and general fire safety management arrangements.

Following the inspection, Corevia Group provides a clear report setting out the findings and practical recommendations. Where required, recommendations can be prioritised to help clients understand which actions should be addressed first.

Our aim is to provide a straightforward, compliance-focused service that helps clients manage fire safety responsibilities and maintain safer properties.