We are here to help you complete your Fire Risk Assessment.

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At Fire Scotland Ltd., we provide a personal, friendly service at your premises. Whether you're the office manager, operations manager or the fire warden dealing with the fire risk assessment on behalf of your employer, you can be rest assured that you have hired an experienced, competent and qualified fire risk assessor that can deal with your workplace needs. 

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To start the ball rolling, simply contact us with some of your building details;

e.g. the approximate size of your building, how many floors you operate on and if possible, the square metres or square feet. We will get back to you asap with a price and date that we can provide the service on. 

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Our competent professionals known as Fire Risk Assessors have been in the industry for many years and work all over Scotland. They will, during the process, identify any fire hazards, identify any people at significant risk and evaluate the risks and where required develop appropriate safety measures. 

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See below is some information for your perusal......but please don't hesitate to ask your own questions.

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What is the Legal Requirement?:

• The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and The Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations mandate that fire risk assessments are required for workplaces and other non-domestic buildings. 

 

Competent Person:

• If a business owner or duty holder lacks the expertise to conduct a fire risk assessment, they should consult with a competent person, such as a professional fire risk assessor. 

 

Risk Assessment Process:

• The assessment involves identifying potential fire hazards, evaluating the likelihood and severity of harm, and developing a plan to mitigate those risks. 

 

Types Of Building Covered:

• Fire risk assessments are tailored to the specific building, its use, and the activities conducted within assessments cover various building types, including Office, Agricultural, Commercial, and Residential premises such as Houses of Multiple Occupants (HMO's) and holiday home Short Term Lets (STL's)

 

Third-Party Certification:

• Some fire safety organisations, offer certification schemes for fire risk assessors, providing assurance of their competence and quality of service. 

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Cost:

• The cost of a fire risk assessment can vary based on the size and complexity of the premises, ranging from a few hundred to over a thousand pounds. 

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Examples of Assessed Premises:

• These include, but are not limited to, offices, shops, factories, hotels, restaurants, pubs, clubs, churches, care homes, palaces and castles.

 

Importance of Compliance:

• Failing to comply with fire safety regulations can lead to legal penalties and, more importantly, endanger lives. 

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​Finding a Fire Risk Assessor:

• Our Fire Scotland fire risk assessors offer fire risk assessment services throughout Scotland.