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Fire Risk Assessment for Offices — Generated Instantly for £29
Describe your office — occupancy, floors, escape routes, fire safety equipment. We generate a fully written, UK-compliant fire risk assessment covering all requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in minutes.
Used by office managers, landlords, facilities teams and small business owners across the UK
🔥 Open-plan offices require specific consideration for fire detection, compartmentation and means of escape. Mention your layout, desk density and occupancy type — we will tailor the assessment to your office environment.
Legal requirements for office fire safety
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRFSO) applies to all non-domestic premises in England and Wales, including offices. Article 9 requires the responsible person — typically the employer, building owner or managing agent — to conduct a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. This assessment must identify fire hazards, people at risk, and the measures required to reduce risk to an acceptable level.
For offices, this includes assessing means of escape (Article 14), fire detection and warning systems (Article 13), firefighting equipment (Article 13), and emergency lighting (Article 14). The assessment must also consider people who may be particularly at risk, including disabled staff, pregnant employees, and visitors unfamiliar with the building layout.
In Scotland, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 impose equivalent duties. The principles are identical — identify fire hazards, assess risk, implement controls and maintain a written record. Under Regulation 6, the fire risk assessment must be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur.
Failure to comply with the RRFSO is a criminal offence. Local fire and rescue authorities enforce the Order and can issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices or prosecute. In 2022–23, fire authorities in England served over 6,000 enforcement notices, the majority relating to inadequate fire risk assessments or failure to implement identified control measures. Fines for serious breaches regularly exceed £50,000 and custodial sentences are imposed in cases of gross negligence.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Office
Tell us about your office — number of floors, occupancy, layout (open-plan, cellular, mixed), escape routes, fire doors, detection systems, and any specific risks like server rooms, kitchens or storerooms. If you have disabled staff or visitors, mention it and we will include PEEP considerations.
2. We Generate Your Assessment
Anyrisks produces a fully written, UK-compliant office fire risk assessment referencing the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and specific Articles relevant to your premises. Every hazard is assessed, every control measure documented.
3. Instant Download and Use
Download as PDF and editable Word document. Share with your insurer, managing agent, or fire and rescue authority. Display fire action notices, implement the identified controls, and schedule your next review. £29, no subscription.
What It Covers
Every office fire risk assessment is written in full — covering all fire hazards, people at risk, and control measures specific to your premises.
Fire hazards — electrical equipment, kitchen appliances, heating, storage
Means of escape — escape routes, travel distances, final exits
Fire doors — self-closers, signage, maintenance, wedging prevention
Fire detection and alarm systems — coverage, testing, maintenance
Emergency lighting — coverage, duration, testing schedules
Firefighting equipment — extinguisher types, locations, training
Fire safety signage — escape route signs, fire action notices
Occupancy type and density — staff, visitors, contractors
Vulnerable persons — disabled employees, visitors, PEEP requirements
Compartmentation — walls, floors, service penetrations, fire stopping
Housekeeping and storage — clutter, combustibles, waste management
Electrical safety — PAT testing, outlet loading, portable heaters
RRFSO Article 9 compliance — suitable and sufficient assessment
Review schedule and record-keeping requirements
Works For
From single-floor small offices to multi-storey corporate headquarters — Anyrisks covers every type of office premises.
What Customers Say
"We lease three floors in a mixed-use building. Anyrisks covered our demised area, shared escape routes and PEEP requirements. Our managing agent and insurer accepted it without question."
Rachel M.
Office manager, Manchester
"I run a co-working space with transient occupancy. Anyrisks tailored the assessment to hot-desking, shared kitchens and visitors unfamiliar with the layout. Saved me hundreds on a consultant."
James T.
Co-working space owner, Bristol
"We employ five staff in a converted house. I did not know I needed a fire risk assessment until our insurer asked for one. Anyrisks delivered it in two minutes — professional, specific, and completely compliant."
Sophie L.
Small business owner, Edinburgh
Anyrisks vs Fire Safety Consultants
| Anyrisks | Consultant Site Visit | |
|---|---|---|
| Written in full — not a blank form or checklist | ✓ | ✓ |
| RRFSO Article 9 compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| Covers means of escape, detection and firefighting equipment | ✓ | ✓ |
| PEEP considerations for disabled persons | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ready in under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cost | £29 | £300–£800+ |
| Instant PDF and Word download | ✓ | ✗ |
| Editable — update when layout changes | ✓ | Usually not |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the responsible person for fire safety in an office?
Under Article 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person is usually the employer, building owner or managing agent. For multi-tenanted offices, each tenant is responsible for their own demised area. The responsible person must conduct or commission a fire risk assessment and implement the identified control measures.
Do I need a fire risk assessment if I work from home?
If you employ staff who work in your home — even part-time — you need a fire risk assessment for the areas they use. If you are a sole trader with no employees and no public access, you do not need one. However, if clients or contractors visit regularly, a fire risk assessment is advisable.
How often should an office fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The RRFSO does not mandate a fixed review period. The HSE recommends annual reviews or sooner if there are significant changes — new tenant fit-out, change of occupancy, building alterations, or after a fire or near-miss. For high-occupancy offices, six-monthly reviews are common practice.
What happens if I do not have a fire risk assessment?
Failure to conduct a fire risk assessment is an offence under the RRFSO. Local fire and rescue authorities can issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices or prosecute. In 2022, the average fine for fire safety breaches was £17,000 and custodial sentences are possible for serious breaches.
Does this assessment meet insurer requirements?
Yes — insurers require evidence of compliance with the RRFSO. Anyrisks produces a written, regulation-referenced fire risk assessment in the format expected by insurers, managing agents and fire safety consultants. It is accepted by major UK insurers and commercial landlords.
Can I use this assessment for a co-working space or serviced office?
Yes — describe the occupancy type, desk density, shared kitchen facilities, and whether you have responsibility for common areas or only demised space. The assessment will be tailored accordingly. Co-working and serviced offices have specific fire safety considerations including transient occupancy and mixed-use areas.
Do I need separate assessments for each floor?
Not necessarily — if the floors are similar in layout, use and occupancy, a single assessment covering all floors is acceptable. However, if there are material differences (e.g. ground floor retail, upper floors offices), separate assessments or a phased assessment addressing each area is more appropriate.
Does it cover electrical equipment and portable heaters?
Yes — mention the type and quantity of electrical equipment, especially high-load items like server rooms, kitchen appliances or portable heaters. We will include controls for electrical fire risk, including PAT testing schedules, outlet loading and heater restrictions.
Also see: Fire Risk Assessment for Commercial Property · Fire Risk Assessment for HMOs · Fire Risk Assessment for Landlords · Fire Risk Assessment for Small Businesses
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