15+ years' Industry experience
Supporting businesses across Norfolk & the East
PAS 79-1 aligned reporting
Supported 500+ businesses
Whether you manage an office, warehouse, retail premises or hospitality venue, you need to understand the fire risks in your workplace and what needs to be done to manage them.
Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited provides practical Fire Risk Assessment Services to help businesses understand their fire safety responsibilities, identify hazards and take appropriate action.
With more than 15 years of experience in health and safety and support provided to over 500 businesses in that time, you can expect clear advice, professional reporting and recommendations relevant to your premises.
You get a written report with prioritised actions, so you can understand what needs attention and what to do next.
What are Fire Risk Assessment Services?
A fire risk assessment is a structured review of a premises to identify potential fire hazards, assess who may be at risk and determine what measures are needed to reduce those risks.
Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited provides PAS 79-1 aligned fire risk assessment reporting, covering the significant findings and practical actions relevant to your business. The assessment considers your premises, activities, people and existing fire safety arrangements rather than relying on a generic checklist.
The aim is to give you a clearer picture of your current position, the issues that need attention and the steps required to improve fire safety management.
Your assessment will cover areas such as
Fire hazards
Potential ignition sources, combustible materials and other conditions that could contribute to a fire.
Fire detection and warning
The suitability of fire alarm arrangements for your premises.
Fire doors and extinguishers
The suitability of fire alarm arrangements for your premises.
Emergency lighting and escape routes
Whether escape arrangements, lighting and signage require attention.
People at risk
Consideration of employees, visitors and others who may need additional assistance in an emergency.
Management arrangements
The procedures and responsibilities in place to manage fire safety, and a written record of significant findings and practical recommendations.
Does your business need a fire risk assessment?
If you are responsible for business premises in England, understanding your fire safety duties is essential.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 provides the principal fire safety framework for most non-domestic premises in England and Wales.
The person responsible for fire safety is generally the employer, building owner, landlord or another person with control of the premises, depending on the circumstances.
If you are unsure what applies to your situation, professional advice can help you establish the relevant responsibilities.
A fire risk assessment is particularly important if you:
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Run an office, shop, warehouse, factory or workshop.
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Manage a hotel, restaurant, pub or other hospitality premises.
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Operate a dental or veterinary practice.
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Own or manage other premises where people may need assistance to evacuate.
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Have changed the layout, use or activities within your building.
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Have introduced new equipment, materials or working processes.
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Need to review existing fire safety arrangements or address outstanding actions.
Fire safety requirements depend on the premises, the people using them and the risks identified. An assessment should reflect those circumstances, rather than simply producing paperwork for a file.
If you are uncertain whether your existing assessment remains suitable, it is worth reviewing it, particularly following significant changes or where there are concerns about current arrangements.
From first conversation to clear next steps.
You should finish an assessment with a clear understanding of the findings and what needs to happen next. Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited follows a practical process designed to make the assessment understandable and useful to the people managing your business.
1. Tell us about your premises
Start by sharing your business type, location, the service you need and any particular concerns. If you are not sure what information is required, a short explanation of your situation is enough to get the conversation started.
2. Review the risks in your workplace
The assessment considers your actual premises, activities, people and existing arrangements. Relevant documents and site conditions are reviewed to build a picture of the fire risks and the measures already in place.
3. Receive your written report
You receive a fire risk assessment report aligned with PAS 79-1, setting out significant findings and recommended actions. The report is written in plain English, helping you understand the issues without having to interpret unnecessarily complicated technical language.
4. Understand what to do next
The findings are presented with practical priorities to help you plan the necessary work. Follow-up support can help you understand recommendations, address outstanding actions and keep your fire safety arrangements moving forward.
A useful fire risk assessment should help you make informed decisions, not leave you wondering what the report means.
Why choose Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited
Competent advice that stays practical
Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited supports businesses with independent advice, clear reporting and proportionate recommendations. The focus is on helping you understand what matters and what action is appropriate for your premises and risk profile.
More than 15 years of experience
Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited provides practical Fire Risk Assessment Services to help businesses understand their fire safety responsibilities, identify hazards and take appropriate action. Drawing on over 15 years of industry experience and a career supporting more than 500 businesses, you can expect clear advice, professional reporting and recommendations relevant to your premises.
Professional memberships
You benefit from advice provided by a consultant who is a member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) and the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM). These individual professional memberships reflect involvement in the occupational health and safety and fire safety professions.
Clear, practical reporting
You should be able to understand the findings without needing to translate technical jargon. Reports explain significant issues and set out practical actions to help you decide what needs to happen next.
The same consultant throughout
You will always see the same consultant, giving you continuity from your initial discussions through the assessment and any subsequent support. You do not have to keep explaining your business and its circumstances to a different person at every stage.
Advice suited to your business
Every workplace has its own activities, people and risks. The assessment considers these factors so the resulting advice is relevant to your setting and proportionate to the issues identified.
Your fire safety advice should be clear, relevant and practical enough to put into action.
Different workplaces present different fire safety considerations.
Whether you manage a single workplace or have more complex premises, the starting point is understanding the risks associated with your particular setting.
Fire safety arrangements should reflect how your building is used and the people who work in or visit it.
A warehouse may need particular attention to storage and combustible materials, while a care setting may require careful consideration of people who could need assistance during an evacuation.
Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited works with businesses across a broad range of sectors, providing fire safety advice that takes account of the premises and how they are used.
Offices and commercial buildings.
Warehouses, factories and workshops
Shops and retail premises
Hotels and hospitality businesses.
Vehicle repair garages.
Agricultural businesses.
Dental and veterinary practices.
Fire risk assessments across Norfolk and the East
Finding a fire safety consultant who understands your local business environment can make arranging an assessment more straightforward.
Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited is Norfolk-based and provides support across Norfolk and the East.
Areas served include Norwich, Great Yarmouth, King's Lynn, Thetford, Dereham, Wymondham, Cromer, Diss, Fakenham and Swaffham.
If your premises are outside these locations, contact the team to discuss your requirements and establish whether support is available for your site.
Understand the problem.
Plan the response.
An assessment may identify areas where existing fire safety arrangements need attention. These findings are intended to help you understand the risks and determine the appropriate actions, rather than leave you uncertain about how to proceed.
Your report sets out significant findings and practical recommendations, helping you establish priorities and plan the next steps. Depending on the findings, actions may relate to fire doors, escape routes, alarm arrangements, emergency lighting, signage, combustible materials or management procedures.
The work required will depend on the circumstances of your premises and the risks identified. Where you need clarification, follow-up support can help you understand the recommendations and work through outstanding actions.
A report is an important part of managing fire safety, but the recommendations must also be acted upon and the arrangements reviewed when circumstances require it.
The value of an assessment lies in understanding the risks and taking appropriate action to address them.
As a matter of best practice, a fire risk assessment should be reviewed at least every 12 months, or sooner if significant changes occur that could affect fire safety. These may include changes to the building layout, how the premises are used, the people who occupy it or the fire safety measures in place.
You should also review your assessment if there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid or if a fire or near miss highlights potential shortcomings. The appropriate review frequency will depend on the premises, the risks identified and any changes to your circumstances.
Take the next step towards safer premises
With more than 15 years of experience in health and safety, professional memberships and a practical approach to reporting, Norfolk Fire and Safety Limited helps businesses understand their fire risks and take appropriate action.
info@norfolkfireandsafety.co.uk
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Responsive, reliable support
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Competent, professional advice
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Tailored to your business
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Practical, jargon-free advice
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Supporting businesses across Norfolk and the East