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Fire risk assessment guides
Straight answers to the questions owners and landlords actually ask — written by a practising fire risk assessor, not a marketing team. No jargon for its own sake, no sales pitch. Start with the complete guide, or jump to the question you came for.
The guides
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement?
What the law requires, who carries the duty, how often to review it, what it costs and how to choose an assessor.
Read the guideHow much does a fire risk assessment cost?
Fixed prices, what actually drives the cost, and why there's no upfront payment.
Read the guideDoes an HMO need a fire risk assessment?
The duty for landlords, what "common parts" means, and how it ties into HMO licensing.
Read the guideWhich type of fire risk assessment do I need?
What the four types mean for blocks of flats and HMOs, and which one your building needs.
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