Safer Solutions carries out fire risk assessments, Legionella risk assessments, Legionella water sampling and water tank cleaning for businesses and landlords in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, and nearby towns including Mountmellick, Portarlington, Abbeyleix and Stradbally.
Fire risk assessments in Portlaoise
Under section 18(2) of the Fire Services Acts 1981 and 2003, the person having control of most premises must take reasonable measures to guard against fire and to protect people if one occurs. A fire risk assessment looks at how a fire could start, who is at risk, escape routes, detection and alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors and extinguishers, and gives you a written report with a prioritised action list. Read what happens during a fire risk assessment visit and how often to review one, or see our fire risk assessments page.
Legionella risk assessments and sampling in Portlaoise
Legionella bacteria can grow in building water systems that are warm, stagnant or poorly maintained. A Legionella risk assessment looks at tanks, hot and cold water systems, showers and little-used outlets, and recommends practical controls such as temperature checks, flushing and cleaning. We also arrange water sampling and tank cleaning and disinfection. See our Legionella risk assessments page, Legionella testing and how to flush little-used outlets.
Portlaoise at a glance
Portlaoise is the county town of Laois and had 23,494 people in the 2022 Census, the largest town in the Midlands. It sits on the M7 between Dublin and Limerick, which makes it a busy stop for commuters, retail and hospitality. That means many premises with long opening hours, visitors who do not know the building and staff who change often, which is exactly where clear escape routes, working alarms and recorded fire drills matter most.
Your local fire authority is Laois County Council’s fire service.
Premises we assess in Portlaoise
- Shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs
- Hotels, guesthouses and holiday lets
- Offices, clinics and business-park units
- Nursing homes, schools and clubs
- Apartment blocks and rented homes (see our landlord guide)
Because Portlaoise is a commuter and retail hub, retail parks and hotels often have several tenants or operators in one building. If that is your situation, agree in writing who is responsible for alarms, emergency lighting and escape routes in the shared areas. Our guides on fire alarm testing and the fire safety register show what to record.
Get a free written quote
Every premises is different, so we assess first and then give you a clear written quote. Contact Safer Solutions to get started. We also cover Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway and towns across Ireland.
This page is general guidance and is not legal advice. Your duties depend on the use and layout of your premises.