Many business owners understand the importance of a Fire Risk Assessment, but are unsure what happens next once it has been completed. This is one of the most common questions we receive: what happens after a fire risk assessment?
It’s a valid and important question.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment in place, which must be kept up to date and regularly reviewed.
In this guide, we explain exactly what happens after a Fire Risk Assessment and what steps you need to take next.
Specifically, we’ll cover:
- What you receive after a fire risk assessment
- Understanding your fire risk assessment report
- Your legal responsibilities
- Common required actions
- Why regular reviews are essential
- How Absolute Health Fire Safety can help
Let’s start by looking at what you actually receive once a Fire Risk Assessment has been completed.
What You Receive After a Fire Risk Assessment
Upon completion of a fire risk assessment, you will receive a detailed written fire risk assessment report.
This will outline identified fire hazards, associated risk levels, and clear recommendations and required actions to help ensure full compliance and improve fire safety for everyone in your premises, including staff, tenants, and visitors.
This report serves as your key compliance document, demonstrating that fire safety risks have been assessed and appropriate control measures have been considered.
If required, it can also be used as evidence for enforcement authorities to show compliance with fire safety legislation.
Understanding Your Fire Risk Assessment Report
Once you receive your fire risk assessment report, our expert fire risk assessors will take the time to explain the findings in clear, straightforward language, ensuring you fully understand the report and recommended actions.
The report will typically include the following sections:
• Hazard identification: A detailed overview of any fire hazards identified within your premises
• Who is at risk: Identification of individuals who may be affected, including staff, visitors, and vulnerable persons
• Existing control measures: A review of the fire safety measures already in place
• Priority actions: A clear breakdown of recommended actions, categorised as immediate, medium, or long-term
Your Legal Responsibilities Following the Report
It is the responsibility of the “Responsible Person” (RP) for the premises to ensure that the recommendations outlined in the fire risk assessment report are appropriately actioned. Failure to do so may result in non-compliance with UK fire safety legislation and could lead to enforcement action by the relevant fire authority.
Absolute Health Fire Safety can also support you during the implementation stage to help ensure all required improvements are clearly understood and effectively addressed.
You are generally expected to:
- Implement the recommended actions outlined in the report
- Prioritise and address higher-risk hazards first
- Improve or update fire safety measures where required
- Ensure staff receive appropriate fire safety training
- Keep fire safety documentation accurate and up to date
Common Actions Required After a Fire Risk Assessment
Following a comprehensive fire risk assessment, there are several common actions that may be recommended to improve fire safety and ensure compliance. These can include upgrading fire alarm or detection systems within your premises, as well as improving emergency lighting and safety signage where required.
You may also be advised to reduce or remove identified fire hazards, update evacuation procedures, and ensure that appropriate fire safety training is provided for staff. In addition, reviewing and updating internal fire safety policies is often recommended to ensure they remain current, effective, and aligned with your risk assessment findings.
The Importance of Regular Fire Risk Assessment Reviews
Even after a fire risk assessment has been completed, it should be reviewed regularly, typically every 12–18 months, and whenever significant changes occur within your premises or organisation, such as alterations to the building, staffing, or usage.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we provide fire risk assessment reviews across Yorkshire, identifying gaps, outdated information, and changes in risk that may not have been previously considered.
This helps ensure your fire safety arrangements remain accurate, effective, and compliant at all times. Failure to keep your fire risk assessment up to date may result in non-compliance, which can increase risk to occupants and potentially lead to enforcement action by the relevant fire authority.
How Absolute Health Fire Safety Can Help
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we help you clearly interpret your fire risk assessment report and recommendations, ensuring you fully understand the required actions to improve safety within your premises. We also provide clear, practical action plans and carry out regular fire risk assessment reviews across a wide range of sectors throughout Yorkshire.
Our key services include:
- Fire Risk Assessments
- Fire Risk Assessment Reviews
- Fire Safety Awareness Training
- Fire Warden Training
With over 50 five-star Google reviews from satisfied clients, we are well positioned to support your compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
All fire risk assessments are undertaken by our director, Lee Brown, ensuring a consistent and expert-led service.
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