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Fire Risk Assessment for Workplace — Generated Instantly for £29
Every workplace in the UK requires a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Describe your workplace — office, warehouse, factory, retail premises — and we generate a fully written, UK-compliant fire risk assessment in minutes.
Used by employers, landlords, property managers and sole traders across the UK
🔥 Multi-storey building with sleeping accommodation or vulnerable persons? Mention it — we'll include compartmentation requirements, protected stairways, emergency lighting and overnight fire safety procedures in line with UK fire safety guidance.
Legal requirement for workplace fire risk assessments
Under Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO), the 'responsible person' — typically the employer, building owner or managing agent — must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment for all workplaces and commercial premises in England and Wales. Equivalent legislation applies in Scotland (Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006) and Northern Ireland (Fire and Rescue Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006).
The fire risk assessment must identify fire hazards, people at risk, evaluate the risk level, and record control measures including fire detection, alarm systems, emergency lighting, evacuation procedures and staff training. Where five or more people are employed, or the premises are licensed or subject to an alterations notice, the assessment must be recorded in writing.
The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that the RRO applies to external walls and building structure, including cladding and balconies. Building owners and managing agents must now assess fire spread risks on the building exterior, particularly for high-rise residential and mixed-use buildings.
Fire and rescue authorities enforce the RRO through inspections and can issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices or prosecute where fire safety standards are not met. Over 3,000 enforcement notices were issued in England in 2022/23. A suitable fire risk assessment is your primary defence against enforcement action and prosecution.
How It Works
1. Describe Your Workplace
Tell us about your workplace type (office, warehouse, factory, retail, care home), building layout, number of occupants, fire detection systems, and any specific risks such as flammable materials, hot work, or vulnerable persons. Mention if you have sleeping accommodation or lone workers on site.
2. Instant Generation
Anyrisks produces a fully written workplace fire risk assessment complying with Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, tailored to your specific premises and fire risks.
3. Download and Use
Download as PDF and Word. Display it on site, file it for fire authority inspections, include it in your health and safety documentation, or send it to your insurance provider. £29, no subscription.
What Your Fire Risk Assessment Covers
Every workplace fire risk assessment is written in full — addressing all fire hazards and control measures required under the RRO 2005.
Fire hazards identification — ignition sources, flammable materials, electrical equipment
People at risk — employees, visitors, vulnerable persons, sleeping occupants
Means of escape — emergency exits, travel distances, signage
Fire detection and alarm systems — suitability and coverage
Emergency lighting — compliance with BS 5266
Fire fighting equipment — extinguisher types and positioning
Evacuation procedures — assembly points, fire drills, personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPs)
Compartmentation and fire doors — integrity and self-closing mechanisms
Staff training and fire warden responsibilities
Record keeping and maintenance schedules
External wall fire safety (cladding, balconies) — Fire Safety Act 2021 compliance
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliance
Arson prevention measures — perimeter security, waste storage
Hot work controls — welding, grinding, soldering in the workplace
Works For Every Workplace Type
From single-room offices to multi-storey warehouses, Anyrisks produces a fire risk assessment tailored to your premises.
What Customers Say
"We manage 12 commercial properties across London and needed compliant fire risk assessments for all of them. Anyrisks saved us thousands compared to hiring consultants for each building."
David M.
Property manager, London
"Our office fire risk assessment covered everything — escape routes, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, staff training. The fire authority inspector reviewed it during a visit and had no concerns."
Rachel T.
Office manager, Manchester
"I run a small warehouse and couldn't afford a £500+ fire safety consultant. Anyrisks gave me a professional, RRO-compliant assessment for £29. Exactly what I needed."
Simon K.
Warehouse owner, Birmingham
Anyrisks vs Fire Safety Consultants
| Anyrisks | Fire Safety Consultant | |
|---|---|---|
| Fully written fire risk assessment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 compliant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Covers all fire hazards and control measures | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instant delivery — under 2 minutes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cost | £29 | £300—£800+ |
| Site visit required | ✗ | ✓ |
| PDF and editable Word document | ✓ | Usually PDF only |
| Suitable for fire authority inspections | ✓ | ✓ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a fire risk assessment legally required for my workplace?
Yes. Under Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every employer, building owner or person with control of premises must carry out a fire risk assessment. This applies to all workplaces, commercial premises and shared buildings in England and Wales. Equivalent legislation applies in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Does this meet Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requirements?
Yes — every fire risk assessment is written to comply with Article 9 of the RRO 2005 and includes identification of fire hazards, people at risk, evaluation of risk levels, and documented control measures including fire detection, means of escape and staff training.
Do I need a site visit to complete the fire risk assessment?
No — you describe your workplace layout, fire safety systems and hazards, and Anyrisks produces a compliant fire risk assessment based on your input. However, you remain responsible for ensuring the information you provide is accurate.
Can I use this for a multi-storey building or complex premises?
Yes — describe the building structure, number of floors, compartmentation, stairways and any sleeping accommodation or vulnerable persons. The fire risk assessment will reflect the complexity of your premises and include all relevant fire safety measures.
Will the fire authority accept this fire risk assessment?
Anyrisks produces a regulation-compliant, fully written fire risk assessment in the standard format expected by fire and rescue authorities. It addresses all areas assessed during fire safety inspections under the RRO 2005.
How often should I review my workplace fire risk assessment?
The RRO 2005 requires fire risk assessments to be kept under review and updated when there are significant changes to the premises, occupancy, fire safety systems or following a fire incident. Many organisations review annually as good practice.
Does it cover external wall fire safety and cladding?
Yes — mention if your building has cladding, external insulation or concerns about external wall construction. The assessment will address Fire Safety Act 2021 requirements for external fire spread, particularly relevant for high-rise and mixed-use buildings.
Can I edit the fire risk assessment after download?
Yes — you receive both a PDF and an editable Word document. You can update specific details, add site plans or annotate control measures as needed.
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