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Our fire risk assessment report identifies fire hazards to minimise risk at your commercial premises.
Fire risk assessment in Brighton
As stated in The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every fire risk assessment that is conducted must include documentation of findings from your report, and must be kept if you have 5 or more employees in your business. As fire risk assessment providers, we ensure your property is in full compliance with current UK fire safety legislation with our fire risk assessment services. Compliance is also an ongoing responsibility, so our guide to fire risk assessment review frequency explains when an assessment should be reviewed and the circumstances that may mean an earlier reassessment is needed.
Our fire safety risk assessment services are conducted to try and reduce, and hopefully eliminate, the risk of a fire, helping to protect lives, property, and assets. As an experienced fire risk assessment company, many of our assessors have a background in regional fire and rescue services. This means we’ll be on hand to meticulously assess your commercial premises, along with other fire safety services, including fire safety and training and fire warden training.
No matter what industry you work in, fire risk assessments are required to:
- Identify persons at risk
- Recognise hazards and potential fire risks
- Determine fire safety equipment and assets
- Include and document information regarding further action
- Have a definitive date for a subsequent fire risk assessment
Identifying hazards is a key part of the process. Our guide to fire risks in the workplace looks at some of the issues businesses should be aware of, while our article on the most common cause of fire in the workplace explores frequent ignition sources and how they can be addressed.
We’re backed by the LS Fire Group, giving us access to a network of trusted fire safety experts operating across the UK. Our regional coverage includes businesses requiring a fire risk assessment in Crawley, a fire risk assessment in Eastbourne or fire risk assessments in Worthing, alongside customers in Brighton and many other locations. So, wherever you’re based across the areas we serve, we can help protect your business and support ongoing compliance. Here’s some of the main sectors we cover for fire risk assessment services:
Using a handheld tablet, our Brighton fire risk assessment providers a custom mobile application in order to produce a fire risk assessment report in accordance with the PAS 79 format. As one of the leading fire risk assessment companies, we also provide corresponding photos of hazards and risks identified during fire risk assessments. This combined with our expert guidance, we can advise on the preventive measures which should be taken, along with any action required to rectify or correct any issues which could cause a fire to break out or spread. Beyond identifying hazards, businesses also need to take practical steps to reduce them. Our guide explains how to minimise the risk of fire, while those responsible for office environments can find more specific advice on fire prevention in the office.
With a team of highly-experienced and fully-qualified specialists keeping our customers at the heart of everything we do, you’ll always be able to rely on us to carry out your commercial fire risk assessment to exceptionally high standards every single time.
If you operate local to us in Brighton, Eastbourne, Crawley, or anywhere else in the UK, don’t hesitate get in touch with a member of our team today who are on hand to answer any questions you may have.
Fire safety is a responsibility that never rests and we’re here to implement complete fire protection for your business. Get in touch with our industry-leading experts to learn how we prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure compliance for you.
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FAQ’s
- What exactly is a fire risk assessment and why do hotels, restaurants, and hospitality venues need one?
- A fire risk assessment is a structured evaluation of a building’s fire hazards. It identifies potential ignition sources, people at risk (staff, guests, visitors), escape routes, detection systems, and fire safety measures to help minimise risk, protect life, and ensure compliance. For hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality venues – which often combine sleeping accommodation, commercial kitchens, public access, and mixed occupancy – a comprehensive fire risk assessment is essential. It helps you manage complex risks, meet your legal duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and ensure safe evacuation for guests, staff, and vulnerable visitors.
- Who can carry out a fire risk assessment and why hire professional fire risk assessment providers?
- If you have a larger or high‑risk site such as a hotel, restaurant, or a managed property, these are best assessed by experienced third‑party professionals. Using accredited fire risk assessment companies ensures the assessor is “competent” under current fire‑safety legislation, knows the regulations, understands sector‑specific risks (e.g. kitchens, guest accommodation, public areas), and provides a fully compliant report. Entrusting a specialist helps ensure nothing is overlooked and gives you legal protection.
- What does a typical commercial fire risk assessment from Pyrotec include?
- Our commercial fire risk assessment services involve a full survey of your premises – from communal and public spaces to kitchens, guest rooms, staff areas, and fire‑sensitive zones. The assessment includes hazard identification (electrical systems, cooking equipment, fire sources), analysis of people at risk (staff, guests, vulnerable individuals), evaluation of fire safety infrastructure (alarms, extinguishers, fire doors, exits, lighting), and inspection of escape routes and evacuation plans. We document all findings, highlight deficiencies, give clear recommendations, and assign priorities, providing you with a comprehensive report you can use for compliance, insurance, and ongoing safety planning.
- How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed or updated and when do we need a new one?
- A fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly to remain valid, especially if there are changes to your premises, how it’s used, or its occupancy. Best practice is to review or update after major renovations, layout changes, increased occupancy (e.g. more rooms or shifts), or after incidents. For hospitality or facilities‑managed settings, many responsible persons choose annual reviews, or more frequently for high‑risk environments, to ensure ongoing compliance, safety and risk control.
- How do I get a fire risk assessment quote and what should I check when choosing a provider (e.g. for Brighton or other areas)?
- If you’re looking for a fire risk assessment quote – whether in Brighton, London or elsewhere – you should ask providers for a detailed scope outlining what the assessment covers (hazard inspection, full report, recommendations, follow‑up). Reputable fire risk assessment providers will check the size, occupancy type, building layout (hotel, restaurant, public space), and agreed deliverables before quoting. For a fire risk assessment in Brighton, you should ensure the assessor knows regional building types, fire‑safety regulations, and hospitality‑sector risks. It’s also wise to verify their accreditation, experience with similar premises, and ability to provide formal, document‑ready reports for compliance or insurance purposes.
