Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Risk Assessments in Carlow

Safer Solutions provides fire risk assessments, Legionella risk assessments, Legionella water sampling, water tank cleaning and disinfection, and fire extinguisher sales and maintenance for businesses in Carlow, Co. Carlow and nearby towns including Tullow, Bagenalstown, Athy and Kilkenny.

Fire risk assessments in Carlow

Under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003 (section 18(2)), the person in control of a premises must take reasonable measures to guard against fire and to protect people if one occurs. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 also requires employers to manage risks to employees. A fire risk assessment looks at fire hazards, escape routes, detection and alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, housekeeping and procedures, and gives you a written report with practical actions. Read more about our fire risk assessments.

Legionella risk assessments and sampling in Carlow

Legionella bacteria can grow in water systems that are warm, stagnant or poorly maintained. A Legionella risk assessment reviews your water systems and recommends control measures in line with the HPSC National Guidelines for the Control of Legionellosis in Ireland (2009). Sampling tests the water, with samples analysed by an independent accredited laboratory. See our Legionella risk assessments and sampling and the guide to sampling versus risk assessment.

Water tank cleaning and disinfection

Cold water storage tanks that are dirty or poorly covered can contribute to Legionella risk. We clean and disinfect tanks where needed. Find out why tank cleaning and disinfection matters.

Fire extinguishers

We supply and maintain fire extinguishers, including annual servicing. See fire extinguisher sales and maintenance.

Premises we help in Carlow

• Nursing homes and care settings
• Food and agri-food businesses
• Schools, colleges and childcare
• Hotels, pubs and restaurants
• Retail and commercial premises

Every premises is different, so we tailor the assessment to how your building is used and who is in it. Browse our guides for practical advice.

Frequently asked questions

Do you cover Carlow and Co. Carlow?

Yes. We work across Ireland, including Carlow and the surrounding area.

What is the difference between a Legionella risk assessment and sampling?

A risk assessment reviews your water system and identifies risks and control measures. Sampling tests the water for Legionella bacteria. Many premises need both.

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

It should be reviewed regularly and whenever the premises, occupancy or layout changes significantly. We can advise on what suits your building.

Carlow at a glance: fire and water safety for local premises

Carlow is the county town of Carlow and had 27,351 people in the 2022 Census, making it one of the largest towns in the South East. The town centre mixes older streets of shops, pubs and restaurants with larger employers, a campus of South East Technological University and a steady supply of rented homes and apartments. We assess all of these.

For landlords and managing agents in Carlow, the key question is usually which fire safety standards apply to rented property and what records to keep. Our guide to landlord fire safety and the rented housing regulations explains the basics. For businesses, the most common findings are fire doors wedged open, alarms that are not being tested and records that are out of date, so it helps to keep a fire safety register and a Legionella logbook up to date.

Your local fire authority is Carlow County Council’s fire service. If you would like to know what a visit involves, read what happens during a fire risk assessment visit and then contact us for a free written quote.