Fire Testing Services (FTS) provides professional fire risk assessment services to businesses and organizations across the UK. Based in the West Midlands and North West, our team offers nationwide coverage – ensuring that no matter where you are, you can achieve full fire safety compliance. Our qualified fire risk assessors will help you meet all legal requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, keeping your premises and people safe.

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Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every UK business or non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. This legal duty falls to the designated “responsible person” and applies to workplaces, commercial buildings, and communal areas of residential properties.

At FTS, we make compliance straightforward. Our comprehensive fire safety audits identify hazards, assess risks, and provide clear, actionable steps to improve safety. We stay up to date with evolving guidance – including the Building Safety Act – so your assessment is always current, compliant, and aligned with best practices.

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Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?

If you are responsible for any non-domestic premises or a communal area in a residential building, UK fire law requires you to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. This applies to:

• Business owners

• Landlords and property managers

• Facilities and H&S teams

• Contractors responsible for construction site safety

Common premises include offices, retail units, warehouses, shared housing, schools, care homes, and industrial buildings. Failing to carry out a compliant assessment can lead to enforcement action or prosecution by the fire and rescue authority.

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Why You Need an Up-to-Date Fire Risk Assessment

A valid fire risk assessment isn’t a one-off task — it must be reviewed regularly and an update is essential if:

• The building layout, use, or occupancy changes

• There has been a fire or near-miss

• Safety systems or staffing levels have changed

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Keeping your FRA up to date helps prevent fire incidents, reduces insurance risks, and ensures compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. It also demonstrates your duty of care to employees, tenants, and the public.

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What FTS Will Do for You

At FTS, we provide clear, practical fire risk assessments tailored to your premises. Our process includes:

• A site visit by a qualified fire risk assessor (minimum Level 3)

• Detailed examination of fire hazards, ignition sources, and vulnerable persons

• Review your fire detection, escape routes, signage, and emergency plans

• A clear, prioritised action plan for improving fire safety

• Ongoing support with annual reviews or after any major changes

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We work in line with PAS 79 methodology and industry best practices, and our assessments are suitable for insurance, audits, and enforcement inspections.

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What’s Covered in Our Fire Risk Assessments

Our assessments are comprehensive, practical, and focused on improving both compliance and real-world safety. Areas covered include:

• ✅ Building layout, construction materials & occupancy risks

• ✅ Use of the building and any recent modifications

• ✅ Sources of ignition (e.g. electrics, smoking, heating equipment)

• ✅ Fire loading (e.g. flammable storage, waste build-up)

• ✅ Means of escape (routes, travel distances, door function)

• ✅ Emergency lighting and signage

• ✅ Fire detection and alarm systems

• ✅ Fire extinguishers, suppression systems, sprinklers

• ✅ Fire doors, compartmentation, and passive fire protection

• ✅ Lightning protection and arson prevention measures

• ✅ Housekeeping and contractor management

• ✅ Disabled access, PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans)

• ✅ Fire safety management, maintenance records, and training

All findings are presented in a clearly structured report with actionable recommendations