SERVICES
Fire Risk Assessment
Whether you run a shop, school or manage a commercial space in London/Southeast, our team has the know-how to protect your business, your employees, and your valuable assets.
We understand that every business is different, and that’s why we take the time to get to know you and your specific challenges. Our approach is all about creating a safety plan that works for you, ensuring that you can focus on what you do best without worrying about unexpected threats.
With EMS Fire and security, you’re not just getting a service; you’re gaining a partner committed to your safety and success. Let’s work together to create a secure environment where your business can thrive!
CLEAR FIRE RISK GUIDANCE
Effortlessly fulfil and optimise your workplace fire safety requirements
Our approach to Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) prioritises the identification of vulnerabilities in order to deliver actionable solutions that reduce risk and protect your people, assets and operations.
- Independent expertise: gain truly objective insight from engineers who bring fresh eyes to your site. Our Fire Risk Assessments are always free from internal bias and routine familiarity.
- Risk led: go beyond tick-box compliance with assessments grounded in proven risk-based approaches. Each tailored to the realities of your operations.
- Cross-industry experience: every sector faces distinct challenges. Our assessors only apply relevant industry knowledge and experience to ensure that your risk profile reflects your environment, operations, and evolving regulatory demands.
EMS will provide, validate and/or reviewing your FRA documentation, giving you total peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Fire Risk Assessment evaluates the likelihood of a fire occurring and the potential impact on people, property, and operations. It identifies fire hazards, assesses the adequacy of existing fire precautions, and provides clear guidance on necessary improvements. At EMS, we apply industry-recognised frameworks to ensure our assessments are evidence-based, comprehensive, and aligned with UK Fire Safety legislation.
Yes. If you are an employer, building owner, landlord, or otherwise in control of premises, you are legally required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to carry out a Fire Risk Assessment. This applies to offices, warehouses, factories, retail spaces, educational institutions, and more. EMS provides tailored, legally compliant assessments to help protect your people and assets.
Your FRA should be reviewed regularly-at least annually-or whenever there are significant changes to the building, operations, or fire safety arrangements. This includes renovations, changes in occupancy, or the introduction of new fire hazards. EMS offers periodic reviews and ongoing compliance support to help you stay ahead of risk and regulation.
Our Fire Risk Assessments include:
Identification of fire hazards
Assessment of people at risk
Evaluation of existing fire safety measures
Recommendations for improvement
Fire safety management review
Action plan and prioritisation
We deliver clear, actionable reports aligned with both legal requirements and best-practice fire safety principles.
While the law allows any ‘competent person’ to undertake a fire risk assessment, this person must have sufficient knowledge, training, and experience in fire safety. For high-risk or complex environments, relying on a generalist can result in non-compliance or increased liability.
EMS fire safety consultants are qualified professionals with sector-specific expertise to ensure thorough and defensible assessments.
n FRA primarily focuses on fire safety in the built environment, while DSEAR addresses the explosion risks from dangerous substances, and COSHH covers health risks from hazardous substances. However, there can be overlap, especially in high-risk industries. Sigma-HSE offers integrated safety solutions and will ensure consistency and clarity across all your risk assessments.
Failure to comply with fire safety regulations can result in:
- Enforcement notices
- Fines and prosecution
- Increased insurance premiums or invalidated policies
- Reputational damage
EMS helps you remain fully compliant while protecting your workforce and operations with a pragmatic, expert-led approach to fire safety.
FRA is mandatory for all non-domestic premises, including:
Offices and commercial buildings
Warehouses and manufacturing plants
Educational and healthcare facilities
Retail units and hospitality venues
Multi-occupancy residential buildings (HMOs, flats)
EMS tailors assessments to suit your industry-specific risks and building layout, ensuring practical, relevant outcomes.
Absolutely. We don’t just assess-we advise. Our experts can help you interpret the findings, prioritise actions, and implement effective controls, including:
Fire detection and alarm systems
Compartmentation and escape routes
Signage and emergency lighting
Staff training and fire drills
We provide ongoing support to help maintain compliance and embed a culture of fire safety within your organisation.
Under article 9 of the The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 that Fire Risk Assessments should be reviewed if:
- There is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid
- There has been significant change
- Change of use
- Change in occupiers
You should review your fire risk assessment annually, or sooner if there are changes to the building layout, occupancy, or purpose. Most London businesses and landlords arrange a full reassessment every 3–5 years, depending on risk level and property type.
We make managing fire safety in the workplace easier
Managing fire safety at work is a major responsibility.
You need to protect anyone who steps inside your workplace… which can feel daunting if you’re not a fire safety expert.
So when you sign up for Health & Safety support, you lower your risk by passing your responsibilities to EMS. A qualified fire safety consultant will identify fire hazards within your business – and set out your next steps to reduce risk, for example ensuring you have the correct escape routes if there’s a fire starting.
Then, you have unlimited support from EMS Fire and Security expert fire risk assessors. So if you’re ever unsure about a fire hazard or want to check you’re meeting HSE rules, you enjoy 24/7 reassurance and advice.
Fire risk assessments done for you
If you need hands-on support, we can even come to your site and do your fire risk assessment for you. Here’s how it works:
Identify the hazards
We help to pinpoint the fire hazards specific to your business.
Spot those most at risk
Our experts identify the people in your business most at risk from fire.
Remove the risks
Finally, we offer practical and cost-effective advice on how to reduce your risk, protect your staff, and meet UK health & safety laws.