Bellspire
Fire Risk Assessments: It is Not Just a Recommendation
Ensure your property meets its legal obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. PAS 79 compliant fire risk assessments across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider UK. Written reports within 48 hours.
- PAS 79 compliant assessments
- Written report within 48 hours
- London and Home Counties coverage
No obligation • Fixed-fee assessments • Nationwide coverage
Understanding Your Legal Obligations
In the United Kingdom, fire safety is governed by strict legislation. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a mandatory document designed to identify potential hazards and provide a clear plan to safeguard lives and property.
If you are the "Responsible Person", you are legally required to ensure a "suitable and sufficient" assessment is carried out and kept up to date. All Bellspire fire risk assessments are carried out in accordance with PAS 79, the BSI code of practice for fire risk assessments in non-domestic premises.
What we check
- Ignition sources & fuel loads
- Compartmentation & escape routes
- Detection, warning & emergency lighting
- Signage, procedures & staff training
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
If people live, work, or visit your premises, you likely have a legal duty to carry out and document an FRA.
UK Businesses & Commercial
Applies to all entities from retail shops to warehouses. Since 2023, all businesses must have a written record of their FRA, regardless of employee count.
Houses in Multiple Occupation
Landlords must ensure fire detection, emergency lighting, and escape routes meet specific standards for unrelated tenants living under one roof.
Residential Blocks
Covers hallways, stairwells, and—following the Fire Safety Act 2021—the building structure, external walls, and flat entrance doors.
Schools & Public Buildings
Schools, academies and public buildings have heightened fire safety obligations. The HSE and local fire authorities actively inspect educational buildings. A current, PAS 79 compliant fire risk assessment is essential for headteachers, governors and academy trusts to demonstrate their duty of care to staff, pupils and visitors.
Landlords & Letting Agents
Portfolio landlords and letting agents managing multiple properties need reliable, consistent fire risk assessments across their entire portfolio. Bellspire offers priority scheduling, volume pricing and a single point of contact for landlords managing five or more properties across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire.
Our Fire Risk Assessment Process
Pre-Assessment Review
Before attending your property we review any existing fire risk documentation, building plans and previous assessment records where available. This ensures our assessor arrives prepared and the on-site inspection is as efficient as possible.
On-Site Inspection
Our qualified assessor conducts a systematic inspection of your premises in accordance with PAS 79. This covers all fire hazards, ignition sources, fuel loads, means of escape, fire detection and warning systems, emergency lighting, signage and compartmentation.
Risk Rating & Action Plan
Every hazard identified is risk-rated using a standardised scoring system. We produce a prioritised action plan clearly identifying which items require immediate attention, which are medium priority and which are lower risk — so you know exactly where to focus remedial spend.
Written Report — 48 Hours
You receive a full written PAS 79 compliant fire risk assessment report within 48 hours of the on-site inspection. The report is written to be understood by non-specialists — clear, actionable and suitable for use with your local fire authority if required.
Annual Fire Risk Assessment Reviews
A fire risk assessment is not a one-off document. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure the assessment remains suitable and sufficient. It must be reviewed whenever the premises, its use or its occupants change significantly — and as a minimum, annually for most commercial premises and HMOs. Bellspire offers annual review packages for landlords and facilities managers across all areas we cover.
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Don't Leave Your Compliance to Chance
Is your current assessment outdated or non-compliant? Contact our expert team today for a comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment tailored to your property. We aim to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours. Office hours Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. Emails and quote requests monitored 24/7.
Bellspire provides PAS 79 compliant fire risk assessments across London, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury and surrounding areas. Call 0300 373 5873 or email info@bellspire.co.uk.
Quick self-check
If your current FRA is older than 12 months, or your building layout has changed, you likely need an updated assessment.
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