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Fire Risk Assessment
Fire risk assessments for businesses, care providers and landlords
A fire risk assessment looks at how a fire could start in your premises, who could be harmed and whether people can get out safely. The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 requires employers to carry out risk assessments, and fire is one of the hazards that has to be covered. Under section 18(2) of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, a person having control over premises must take reasonable measures to guard against outbreak of fire and to protect people’s safety if one occurs.
The Health and Safety Authority describes a risk assessment as identifying the hazards, analysing the risks and deciding on the right control measures. A fire risk assessment applies that approach to fire: sources of ignition, things that can burn, escape routes, detection and alarm, and the people in your building.
Based in Dublin? See our fire risk assessment Dublin page for local information on offices, shops, pubs, clinics, nursing homes and apartment blocks.
What does a fire risk assessment cost?
Every building is different, so we assess how much work your premises needs and give you a clear written quote before any work starts. Quotes are free and without obligation. See what affects the cost of a fire risk assessment in Ireland.
Fire risk assessments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway
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We are based in Co. Tipperary and carry out fire risk assessments for nursing homes, hotels, schools, offices, shops, landlords and other businesses across Ireland. Need water safety too? See our Legionella risk assessments and ask about a combined visit.
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Fire Risk Assessment Details.
Whether you are the owner, employer, occupier, landlord, or someone with control of a building such as a facility manager or managing agent, you may hold responsibility for fire safety. A fire risk assessment gives you a written record of the hazards found, the people at risk and the actions needed, so you can show how you are managing fire safety.
We carry out fire risk assessments for nursing homes, hotels and guesthouses, food processing sites, schools, offices and landlords. See our local pages for Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Drogheda.
- Analyze the potential fire hazards
- Determine which individuals are at risk
- Identify, eliminate, or reduce these risks
- Take note of your findings,
- Regularly reevaluate and update the fire risk assessment
What does a fire risk assessment look like?
A fire risk assessment is a written report. It sets out the fire hazards found in your premises, who could be at risk, what controls are already in place and what needs to improve, with clear actions you can work through. It typically covers escape routes, fire doors, detection and alarm, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, storage, electrical hazards and housekeeping. Read our fire risk assessment checklist.
What kind of people should do fire risk assessments?
A fire risk assessment should be carried out by a competent person who understands fire safety and the type of building being assessed. Ask what experience they have in your sector, how the assessment will be carried out and what the report will look like. Our guide on how to choose a fire or legionella risk assessor lists the questions to ask.
Who needs a fire risk assessment?
Every employer in Ireland must assess the risks to their employees under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, and a person in control of premises has duties under the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. In practice that includes most businesses, landlords and managing agents, care providers, schools, and anyone responsible for premises that people work in, visit or sleep in.
Why is it beneficial to conduct a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment helps you:
- Identify hazards before they cause harm
- Protect staff, residents, guests and visitors
- Show how you are meeting your fire safety duties
- Prioritise actions so you know what to fix first
- Keep a clear record for your fire safety register
What's the best time to update the Fire Risk Assessment?
Review your fire risk assessment regularly and whenever something significant changes, such as a refurbishment, a new use for part of the building, a change in layout, a major change in the number or type of occupants, or after a fire or near miss. There is no single review date that suits every building, so your assessment should set one. See our guide on how often a fire risk assessment should be reviewed.
- Modifications to work activities, processes, buildings, or equipment.
- The work is under the direction of a Fire Safety Inspector.
How do Fire Safety Audits and Fire Risk Assessments differ?
A fire safety audit usually checks your premises against a checklist or a set of standards. A fire risk assessment goes further: it looks at the hazards, the people at risk and the way your building is actually used, then recommends what to do and in what order. If you would like to understand the difference for your premises, call us on 086 275 9728.
Our team can assist you in conducting a fire risk assessment
Our team carries out fire risk assessments for businesses, care providers and landlords across Ireland, and gives you a written report with practical actions. Call 086 275 9728, email info@safersolutions.ie or request a quote.
- Address of your business premises
- The size of the premises
- A description of the premises, including any hazards that may exist.
- The number of employees
- Reasons for conducting a fire risk assessment
Where we carry out fire risk assessments
We carry out fire risk assessments across Ireland. See our local pages for fire risk assessment Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Drogheda, or find your town: Carlow, Ennis, Athlone, Waterford, Kilkenny, Sligo, Tralee, Wexford, Dundalk, Navan, Letterkenny, Clonmel, Nenagh, Thurles. Our guide to fire risk assessments in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway explains what to expect in each city.
Common problems a fire risk assessment finds
Blocked or cluttered escape routes, fire doors wedged open or not closing, missing alarm or emergency lighting test records, storage close to heaters or electrics, obstructed or unsuitable extinguishers, staff who are unsure what to do when the alarm sounds, and building changes that were never reflected in the fire safety paperwork. Our guides on fire doors, fire exits, emergency lighting and fire alarm testing show what to check.
What affects the cost of a fire risk assessment?
The size and number of floors, the use of the building, how many people use it, whether people sleep on site or need help to evacuate, shared or separately managed areas, the complexity of escape routes, whether plans and maintenance records are available, and the number of premises. Tell us about your building and we will give you a clear quote. See what affects fire risk assessment cost.
Official fire safety guidance
Government of Ireland: Fire Safety Guide for Building Owners and Operators. Read our guides on the fire safety register, who is the person in control and fire extinguisher sales and maintenance.
FAQs
We visit your premises, look at the hazards, the people at risk, escape routes, fire doors, detection and alarm, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, storage and housekeeping, then give you a written report with practical actions.
Employers must assess workplace risks, including fire, under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005. A person having control over premises also has duties under section 18(2) of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003. We can talk you through what applies to your building.
It depends on the size, layout and use of the premises. We tell you what to expect when we quote.
Review it regularly and whenever something significant changes, such as a refurbishment, a change of use or layout, or a major change in occupants. Your assessment should set a review date that suits your building.
Call 086 275 9728, email info@safersolutions.ie or use our contact page to request a quote, and we will arrange a visit.
We work with clients across Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway and Drogheda.
The cost depends on the size, use and complexity of your premises. Contact us with a few details about your building and we will give you a quote.