Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Risk Assessments in Letterkenny

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 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal and nearby towns including Buncrana, Raphoe, Ballybofey and Derry border towns.

Fire risk assessments in Letterkenny

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 Letterkenny

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 Letterkenny

• Hospitals, nursing homes and healthcare settings
• Hotels and hospitality
• Retail units and shopping centres
• Schools, colleges and childcare
• Offices and commercial units

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 Letterkenny and Co. Donegal?

Yes. We work across Ireland, including Letterkenny 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.

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

Letterkenny is the largest town in Donegal and the largest in the Ulster part of the State, with 22,549 people in the 2022 Census. As the main commercial and services centre for the north west, it has a large hospital, a university campus, retail parks, hotels and a wide range of care and office premises. Places that serve large numbers of staff, patients, students or shoppers each day need alarm systems and emergency lighting that are tested and recorded, not just installed.

Our guides to emergency lighting: what to check and record and fire alarm testing and records show what good records look like. Your local fire authority is Donegal County Council’s fire service. Contact us for a free written quote.