Fire Risk Assessments For Flats Yorkshire
Absolute Health Fire Safety provides fire risk assessments for flats and apartments throughout Yorkshire. To receive your no-obligation quotation, please call us directly on 0113 418 2911 or use our online contact form.
In line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, fire risk assessments must be carried out in all areas of flats and apartments, and it is the duty of the responsible person (RP) to arrange the fire safety risk assessment and continually update the documents in line with any changes.
Fire risk assessments are an integral part of fire safety for flats and apartments. All landlords and building management companies must comply with the latest fire safety regulations to ensure the safety of all occupants at all levels of building(s) including communal areas.
Absolute Health Fire Safety provide assessments for small buildings and low-rise buildings. We provide fire risk assessments for flats across Yorkshire covering Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, York, Barnsley, Doncaster, Halifax, and many more areas!
Types Of Fire Risk Assessments For Flats Yorkshire
When it comes to fire risk assessments for apartments and flats, there are generally four different types of fire risk assessments that can be carried out depending on the type of building, size, and other factors. Absolute Health Fire Safety are able to carry out all four types of risk assessments throughout Yorkshire including Leeds, Bradford, Halifax, Halifax, and nearby areas. If you are unsure on the most suitable type of fire risk assessment, don’t worry, we are here to assist.
The four types of fire risk assessments for flats include;-
Type 1: Communal parts only, non-destructive
Type 2: Communal parts only, destructive
Type 3: Communal parts and flats, non-destructive
Type 4: Communal parts and flats, destructive
Fire Risk Assessments Are A Legal Requirement
Fire risk assessments for flats and apartments are a legal requirement in line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Fire risk assessments must be carried out in all areas of the landlord’s property to ensure that occupants are protected from fire risks.
Firstly, we will identify potential fire risks in all different areas of the building, room by room, before further identifying the people that are at most risk. We will then proceed to the evaluation stage and implement the necessary changes to either eradicate or significantly reduce fire risk to occupants and visitors.
Why Choose Absolute Health Fire Safety?
Absolute Health Fire Safety are your local and dedicated fire risk assessment company that provide fire risk assessments for flats and apartments throughout Yorkshire. We cover the entirety of Yorkshire including Bradford, Leeds, Halifax, Rotherham, Doncaster, and multiple areas. It’s our mission to to ensure your building(s) is fully compliant with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to help you protect your occupants and building by significantly reducing fire risk. Absolute Heath Fire Safety are proud to be a 5-star Google rated fire risk assessment company.
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In line with the latest fire safety regulation, you have a responsibility as the landlord to continually update your fire risk assessment with any changes acted on within various areas of your building. In terms of how long a fire risk assessments lasts, there are no clear guidelines and this depends on the type of building and individual circumstances. However, you are required to have a professional fire risk assessment reviewed every 5 years.
This is a great question and one we are asked frequently. Essentially, it’s the duty of the landlord to arrange the assessment with a local and trusted fire risk assessment company just like Absolute Health Fire Safety. It may also be the responsibility of the owner (freeholder) or residents’ management company. Failure to undertake an assessment will lead to hefty prosecutions.
A fire risk assessment for flats and apartments should start by assessing the common areas and the main doors to check they are suitable and fit-for-purpose. It’s important to ensure that the main areas and entrances are compliant before conducting a more thorough examination of the remainder of the building, flats, and communal areas. We’ll check that the essentials are incorporated for maximum fire safety including emergency lighting, fire alarms, and fire exit signs. If not applicable, we’ll act quickly to ensure everything is in place for maximum fire safety.
Of course, the first stage is to contact a trusted fire risk assessment company. Fire risk assessors, just like Absolute Health Fire Safety, are able to identify all possible risks and/or hazards, and implement the necessary changes to improve fire safety and remove/reduce current hazards. As a landlord or building property management company, it’s important to have a fire safety plan in place, in case a fire does break out, so that you can take the necessary steps in protecting your building and occupants.
The length of a time that a fire risk assessment takes will vary depending on the size of building, access restrictions, construction, and complexity of the building(s). However, you’ll be pleased to know that fire risk assessments are normally completed within a same-day visit with reports written and send directly to you normally within 10 days.