Professional Hospital Fire Risk Assessments
Need a Comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments For Your Hospital?
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we provide professional fire risk assessments for hospitals and healthcare facilities across Yorkshire, including Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, and Halifax.
Hospitals and healthcare premises require a particularly thorough approach to fire safety.
Patients may have limited mobility or require assistance during an evacuation, while complex layouts, specialist medical equipment, medical gases, combustible materials and 24-hour occupancy can create additional fire safety considerations.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person has a legal duty to ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
For hospitals and healthcare premises, assessments should take account of the specific risks associated with the building, its occupants, activities and fire safety arrangements.
Whether you operate a hospital, private healthcare facility, medical centre, clinic or other healthcare premises, our experienced fire risk assessors can provide a comprehensive assessment, identify potential risks and provide a clear, detailed written report with practical recommendations.
Request your free, no-obligation quotation by calling 0113 418 2911, or complete our contact form.
We also provide in-person fire safety training for healthcare organisations and their staff.
Why Do Hospitals Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Fire safety is paramount within hospitals and healthcare facilities due to the fact that many occupants may be unable to evacuate independently in the event of a fire.
Patients within hospitals may be seriously ill, injured, elderly, or have limited mobility, while some may require medical equipment or personal assistance from dedicated staff members to move to a place of safety.
A comprehensive fire risk assessment carried out by Absolute Health Fire Safety considers all these factors alongside the design, complexity and layout of your hospital.
A fire risk assessment will help to identify potential fire hazards and evaluate whether existing fire safety measures are suitable for the building and the people who use it.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we provide detailed assessments designed to give hospital and healthcare operators a clear understanding of identified risks and the practical measures that may be required to address them.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, hospitals have a legal responsibility to ensure that suitable fire safety measures are in place and that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
What Does a Hospital Fire Risk Assessment Include?
A comprehensive fire risk assessment involves a thorough professional assessment of the entire premises to identify potential fire hazards, determine who may be at risk, evaluate existing fire safety measures, and provide clear, practical recommendations to remove, reduce or control identified risks.
1. Identifying Fire Hazards: A fire risk assessment starts with identifying potential sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen that could contribute to a fire. This may include electrical equipment, medical equipment, cooking facilities, and heating systems.
2. Identifying People at Risk: We consider everyone who may be affected by fire, including patients, clinical and non-clinical staff, visitors, contractors and other occupants. Particular consideration is given to patients who may have limited mobility, require assistance or be unable to evacuate independently.
3. Evaluating Existing Fire Safety Measures: We assess the fire safety measures already in place and consider whether they are appropriate for the risks identified. This can include the consideration of fire detection systems, fire doors, and emergency lighting.
4. Evacuation & Emergency Arrangements: Evacuation can be particularly complex within healthcare environments. We consider the suitability of existing emergency arrangements and provide practical recommendations and improvements.
5. Findings & Recommendations: Following the assessment, we provide a comprehensive written report detailing our findings. Where risks or deficiencies are identified, we provide clear recommendations to help the RP understand what action may be required.
Why Choose Absolute Health Fire Safety?
Choosing a competent, experienced and professional fire risk assessor is essential when it comes to protecting patients, staff, visitors and healthcare premises.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we have experience carrying out fire risk assessments for hospitals and healthcare facilities across Yorkshire, backed by a strong reputation for professionalism, attention to detail and customer service.
We have also received 50+ five-star Google reviews from satisfied clients.
Further reasons to choose us:
• Qualified fire safety professionals
• Yorkshire-based service
• Experience across complex premises
• Comprehensive written reports
• Practical recommendations
• Professional and approachable service
Find out more about our qualifications and professional accreditations on our About Us page.
Arrange your hospital fire risk assessment today!
Hospital Fire Risk Assessments - FAQs
Request a free, no-obligation quotation for a fire risk assessment in Yorkshire by calling us on 0113 418 2911, or using our online contact form.
At Absolute Health Fire Safety, we are based in Wakefield, but can travel across West Yorkshire, providing professional and comprehensive fire risk assessments for hospitals in Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Castleford, Rotherham, and Halifax.
Yes. Hospitals and other relevant non-domestic premises have fire safety responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Responsible Person must ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
Healthcare environments can present a wide range of fire safety challenges.
Some of the areas we consider during a hospital fire risk assessment include:
- Medical gases and oxygen
- Electrical equipment
- Fire compartmentation
- Fire doors
- Combustible materials and waste
- 24-hour occupancy
- Means of escape
The Responsible Person is legally responsible for ensuring a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date. In a hospital or healthcare setting, this may be the employer, owner, landlord, managing agent or another person with control of the premises.
Yes. Absolute Health Fire Safety provides in-person fire safety training for businesses and organisations. Training can help staff understand their fire safety responsibilities and appropriate actions in the event of a fire.
The time required to complete a hospital fire risk assessment depends on the size, complexity and use of the healthcare premises. A larger hospital or complex healthcare facility may require considerably more time than a small medical practice.
There is no blanket legal requirement for every hospital fire risk assessment to be reviewed annually. However, it should be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes to the building, its use, occupancy, layout, equipment or fire safety arrangements.
A fire risk assessment review should also be carried out if there is reason to believe the existing assessment is no longer valid.