A legally required, structured assessment of fire hazards and the people at risk in your premises.
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is a legal requirement for almost every non-domestic building in the UK. It identifies fire hazards, evaluates the people at risk, and sets out the control measures and management arrangements needed to reduce that risk to an acceptable level.
Governing regulation: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Standard / guidance: PAS 79 methodology, aligned with local Fire & Rescue Authority guidance
This service is carried out on our behalf by our fully vetted subcontractors, so you can be confident of the same high standard of work and compliance you'd expect from AP Compliance Solutions.
| Application | Frequency |
|---|---|
| Standard commercial premises | Annually, or on change of use |
| Higher-risk / sleeping accommodation | Annually, reviewed after incidents |
| Multi-occupancy residential (communal areas) | Every 1–3 years by risk category |
| After significant building alterations | Immediate review required |
Frequencies above are general guidance based on published standards and typical risk levels — your risk assessment or landlord obligations may require a different interval.
As the Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order, you are legally obliged to carry out and regularly review a fire risk assessment. Failure to do so can result in unlimited fines, prosecution, and — most importantly — puts lives at risk.
Assessing ignition sources, fuel loads and means of escape throughout the premises.
Identifying people especially at risk, including vulnerable or unfamiliar occupants.
A prioritised, actionable report rating each finding by risk level.
Target dates and practical next steps to close out findings, with follow-up support available.
The "Responsible Person" — typically the employer, building owner or managing agent — under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Most single-site assessments take half a day to a full day depending on size and complexity; you'll receive the written report within a few working days.