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
The complete guide to fire risk assessments
What the law requires, what an assessment involves, who needs one, and what it costs. The full picture in one place.
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 guideType 1, 2, 3 and 4 fire risk assessments explained
What the four types mean for blocks of flats, and which one your building needs.
Read the guideCan I write my own fire risk assessment?
When DIY is legal and sensible, what "competent" means, and who's liable if it's wrong.
Read the guideHow often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
Why there's no fixed legal interval, the annual benchmark, and what triggers a review.
Read the guideDo holiday lets and Airbnbs need a fire risk assessment?
Yes — and since October 2023 it must be written. The law for holiday lets, Airbnbs and B&Bs, and how it differs from an HMO.
Read the guideWhat does a fire risk assessment include?
The five steps, what gets checked on the day, the PAS 79-1 standard, what the report contains — and what isn't included.
Read the guideHow to choose a competent fire risk assessor
What the law actually requires, what "competent" means, and the signals that matter — experience, standing, independence and insurance.
Read the guideGot the gist and ready to go?
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