Fire Risk Assessments and Legionella Risk Assessments in Waterford

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 Waterford, Co. Waterford and nearby towns including Dungarvan, Tramore, Kilkenny and Carrick-on-Suir.

Fire risk assessments in Waterford

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 Waterford

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 Waterford

• Hospitals, nursing homes and healthcare settings
• Manufacturing and industrial units
• Hotels, pubs and restaurants
• Schools, colleges and childcare
• Offices and apartment blocks

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 Waterford and Co. Waterford?

Yes. We work across Ireland, including Waterford 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.

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

Waterford is one of the oldest cities in Ireland and the largest urban area in the South East, with 60,079 people in the city and suburbs at the 2022 Census. A working port, a university campus, a busy city centre of older buildings and a strong visitor trade give it a wide mix of premises: hotels and guesthouses, restaurants and pubs, offices, apartments and student housing, nursing homes and industrial units.

Rented homes and student lets are a large part of the picture, and fire safety standards apply to them just as they do to commercial buildings. Our guide to landlord fire safety and the rented housing regulations explains the basics, and Legionella in part-time premises covers accommodation that sits empty between lets. Your local fire authority is Waterford City and County Council’s fire service. Contact us for a free written quote.