FIRE RISK ASSESSMENTS

BUSINESS AND BUILDING OWNERS MUST HAVE A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT ( Carried out by a Fire Risk Assessor ) IN PLACE TO ENABLE THE PUBLIC TO VISIT THERE PREMISES ( Every 4 Years , reviewed every 2 years ) THIS AFFECTS ALL BUSINESS PREMISES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES THEY HAVE .

THIS CAME IN TO EFFECT IN 2022 UNDER NEW LEGISLATION OF THE BUILDING SAFETY ACT 2022 .

YOU CAN BE PROSECUTED FOR NOT HAVING A FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT AS IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENCE TO TRADE WITH OUT ONE , THE PENALTY CAN BE UNLIMITED FINES OR UP TO 2 YEARS IN PRISON . 

THE FIRE BRIGADE HAS BEEN IN THE FIRST FEW MONTHS OF 2025 BEEN SENDING OUT TEAMS OF TECHNICIANS TO IDENTIFY FAULTS IN BUSINESS PREMISES WITH FIRE INSPECTORS TO CATCH PEOPLE OUT AND CARRY OUT WHAT WE HAVE EXPLAINED ABOVE . 

CALL 0844 802 5191 or https://fireinspector.co.uk