Fire Risk Assessment

Fire risk assessment service in Liverpool.

Comprehensive fire risk assessments for all premises types across Liverpool and Merseyside. Commercial to PAS 79-1:2020, residential to BS 9792:2025. Certified assessors, written reports in 1-3 working days.

BAFE SP205 certified
PAS 79-1:2020 commercial
BS 9792:2025 residential

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The fundamentals

What is a fire risk assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a structured, systematic examination of your premises to identify fire hazards, evaluate the risk to the people who occupy the building and determine whether existing fire precautions are adequate.

It is the foundation of every fire safety management system and the starting point for legal compliance. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, virtually all non-domestic premises in England and Wales must have a suitable and sufficient assessment carried out by a competent person. For multi-occupied residential buildings, the Fire Safety Act 2021 extended these requirements to structure, external walls and flat entrance doors.

Our assessments follow PAS 79-1:2020 for commercial and non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for residential buildings, the industry-recognised benchmarks for quality and consistency. Every report is comprehensive, photographic and built around a clear prioritised action plan you can use immediately.

Sectors we serve

Commercial offices and business parks
Retail premises and shopping centres
Residential blocks and HMOs
Healthcare facilities and care homes
Educational establishments
Industrial units and warehouses
Hotels and hospitality venues
Places of worship
Licensed premises
Construction sites

Third-party certified

BAFE SP205 certified fire risk assessments

AL23 Safety is a BAFE Registered Organisation, independently third-party certificated by SSAIB to the BAFE SP205 Life Safety Fire Risk Assessment Scheme. Every assessment completed under our certification is issued with a Certificate of Compliance to BAFE SP205, providing independently verified assurance of our competence and quality management systems.

Learn about our BAFE SP205 certification

Why it matters

A fire risk assessment is not a box-ticking exercise. It is the mechanism through which a building's Responsible Person identifies real risks, implements appropriate precautions and demonstrates due diligence. Without a current, compliant assessment, a business owner or landlord faces serious legal exposure in the event of a fire.

Fire and Rescue Authorities carry out routine audits and can request to see assessments at any time. Non-compliance is a criminal offence that can result in unlimited fines, prohibition notices preventing the use of a building and in serious cases prosecution and imprisonment. Beyond compliance, a thorough assessment gives owners the information to make premises genuinely safer and satisfies the due diligence requirements of insurers and lenders.

Your legal duty

Carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment
Record the assessment in full, whatever the size of your organisation
Identify a Responsible Person and ensure they are competent
Implement and maintain appropriate fire safety measures
Review the assessment whenever significant changes occur
Provide staff with fire safety information and training

Scope

What our assessment covers

A comprehensive evaluation of every element that determines your building's fire safety.

Fire hazard identification: ignition, fuel and oxygen sources

People at risk: all occupants including vulnerable individuals

Means of escape: routes, widths, distances and protection

Fire detection and alarm systems: type, coverage and maintenance

Fire-fighting equipment: extinguishers, suitability and placement

Emergency lighting: coverage, testing and compliance

Fire safety signage: escape routes and equipment identification

Compartmentation: walls, floors, fire doors and penetrations

Fire safety management: training, procedures and documentation

How we work

Our assessment process

A clear, five-step approach from first enquiry through to ongoing support.

01
Enquiry and scoping
We discuss your premises, its use and any specific concerns, provide a fixed-price quotation and agree a convenient date for the site visit.
02
Site visit and inspection
Our qualified assessor attends site and carries out a thorough inspection, examining all areas including plant rooms, roof voids and service risers where accessible.
03
Report preparation
We prepare a written report in accordance with PAS 79-1:2020 (commercial) or BS 9792:2025 (residential), including photographic evidence, risk rating and a prioritised action plan, delivered within 1-3 working days.
04
Report review and briefing
We walk you through the findings, explain any areas of concern and ensure you understand the recommended actions and their urgency.
05
Ongoing support
We remain available after delivery and can arrange follow-up services including training, door surveys or reassessment visits.

Sectors

Who needs a fire risk assessment?

If you are responsible for a building used by anyone other than a single private household, you almost certainly do.

Commercial

All offices, shops and business premises must have a current fire risk assessment as a legal requirement.

Residential

HMO landlords, blocks of flats and purpose-built residential buildings are subject to specific FRA requirements.

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics and care homes require specialist assessments reflecting the vulnerability of occupants.

Industrial

Factories, warehouses and industrial sites present unique fire risks requiring specialist assessment experience.

Education

Schools, colleges and universities must maintain current assessments covering all areas used by staff and students.

Hospitality

Hotels, restaurants and licensed premises serving the public must meet strict fire safety obligations.

Why Liverpool Fire Risk Assessment

Competence you can prove

Verified competence

All assessors are qualified, professionally accredited and their work is quality assured. Our reports stand up to scrutiny from fire authorities, insurers and courts.

24-48 hour scheduling

We prioritise rapid response. In most cases we can attend site within 24-48 hours and deliver your written report within three working days.

Clear, usable reports

Our reports follow PAS 79-1:2020 (commercial) or BS 9792:2025 (residential), written in plain English with prioritised action plans. You will know exactly what needs to be done and by when.

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