Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Risk Assessments in Ennis

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 Ennis, Co. Clare and nearby towns including Shannon, Kilrush, Gort and Limerick.

Fire risk assessments in Ennis

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 Ennis

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 Ennis

• Hotels, guesthouses and holiday accommodation
• Nursing homes and healthcare settings
• Schools and childcare
• Pubs, restaurants and retail
• Offices and business parks

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 Ennis and Co. Clare?

Yes. We work across Ireland, including Ennis 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.

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

Ennis is the county town of Clare and, with 27,923 people in the 2022 Census, the largest town in Munster. That mix of busy town-centre streets, visitor accommodation and growing business parks shapes the premises we are asked to assess here: shops and restaurants in older multi-storey buildings, pubs and hotels, guesthouses and holiday lets, nursing homes and clinics, schools and clubs.

Two things come up again and again in Ennis. First, older town-centre buildings often have upper floors, shared escape routes and rear exits that were never designed together, so a fire risk assessment checks how people on every floor would get out and whether fire doors and alarms still work as a system. Second, premises that are quiet for part of the year, such as seasonal guesthouses, holiday lets and clubs, need a Legionella plan that covers little-used taps and showers. See our guides on Legionella in part-time premises and flushing little-used outlets.

Your local fire authority is Clare County Council’s fire service. Not sure what a visit involves? Read what happens during a fire risk assessment visit, then contact us for a free written quote.