What is an FRA?

Our reports explicitly address the latest regulations. For example, under the Fire Safety Act 2021 all multi-occupancy residential buildings must include in their Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) the building’s structure, external walls (cladding, balconies, windows) and doors between flats and common areas. We ensure these elements are checked during our inspection. An FRA includes:

• Determine the maximum occupancy and who is at risk (staff, tenants, visitors).
• Identify all potential fire hazards (ignition sources, fuel, oxygen) and risk factors on your premises.
• Assess the building’s compartmentation, escape routes and existing fire protection (alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, signage).
• Review evacuation procedures, staff training, and fire safety management in place.
• Produce a prioritised action plan: we use a simple traffic-light coding to highlight urgent issues versus lower-priority items. This user-friendly format, complete with annotated photos, makes it clear what safety measures need improvement.

Every Fire Risk Assessment includes a site visit and walk-through of the premises, followed by a written report. David Black is accredited by the Institute of Fire Safety Managers’ Register of Competent Fire Risk Assessors and brings decades of field experience to each assessment. As a result, clients gain confidence that our FRA is not only compliant but also practical and clear.

• Expert, independent advice with no conflicts of interest (we don’t sell fire equipment).
• Clear report in plain English, highlighting all hazards and exactly what to fix. We mark recommendations by priority so you can plan improvements.
• Support for special sectors: e.g. detailed checks for HMO fire doors, school evacuation plans, or care home refuge areas, aligned with local authority expectations.
• Complimentary follow-up: we notify you when it’s time to review the assessment (at least annually, or after major changes) as required by law.

Contact us to arrange your free initial consultation. Our clients typically find that meeting fire safety obligations reduces insurance costs and legal risk – a smart investment compared to potential fines (which can reach unlimited levels and even risk prosecution for serious breaches).