Fire Risk Assessment Sheffield — FRA for Properties & Businesses
Written fire risk assessment reports for businesses, landlords, and property managers across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. Reports issued within 10 working days.
A fire risk assessment is a legal requirement for all non-domestic premises and the communal areas of residential buildings — including HMOs, blocks of flats, and any building containing two or more dwellings. Every Property Certificate Sheffield carries out fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords, and property managers across Sheffield and the surrounding area, with written reports issued within 10 working days.
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a structured examination of a premises to identify fire hazards, evaluate the risk they pose to occupants, and determine whether existing fire safety measures are adequate. It is a legal requirement under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Building Safety Act 2022.
The assessment covers potential sources of ignition (heating equipment, electrical faults, cooking), fuel (materials that could catch fire), and oxygen (ventilation and airflow). Our assessor also evaluates the adequacy of escape routes, emergency lighting, fire detection and alarm systems, fire-fighting equipment, and signage.
At the end of the assessment, we produce a written Fire Risk Assessment report covering all findings. Since October 2023, the Building Safety Act 2022 requires the responsible person to record all findings in full — not just significant ones. The report identifies any areas requiring improvement and sets out recommended actions in priority order.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to all non-domestic premises and to the communal parts of residential buildings.
- Businesses and employers — All non-domestic premises require a fire risk assessment: offices, retail units, restaurants and bars, hotels, warehouses, factories, schools, care homes, and any other premises to which people have access for work or services.
- HMO landlords — Houses in multiple occupation have shared communal areas — hallways, stairways, shared kitchens, bathrooms — that fall within the scope of the Order. The responsible person (typically the landlord or managing agent) must carry out and record a fire risk assessment for those common parts.
- Blocks of flats and multi-occupied residential buildings — The communal areas of any building containing two or more dwellings (corridors, stairways, entrance halls, bin stores, plant rooms) require a fire risk assessment. Flat owners and managing agents are typically the responsible person.
- Commercial landlords — Where a landlord lets premises to a business tenant, they retain responsibility for the fire safety of any common areas, plant rooms, and shared facilities.
Single private dwellings occupied by one household are exempt from the Order.
Our Fire Risk Assessment Service
Our qualified fire risk assessors carry out assessments for a wide range of premises across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, and surrounding areas — from small HMOs and commercial units to larger mixed-use buildings and multi-site portfolios.
During the assessment, we examine all fire hazards and risks, assess means of escape, check fire detection and alarm systems, evaluate firefighting equipment and emergency lighting, review signage, and assess the training and procedural arrangements in place. Where plans are unavailable, we work from the physical layout of the premises.
We produce a full written Fire Risk Assessment report covering all findings, as required under the Building Safety Act 2022. The report grades actions by priority so that the most critical improvements are clearly identified. Reports are issued within 10 working days.
Corporate clients and property managers with multiple premises can arrange account billing — ask our customer care team for details when requesting a quote.
Pricing
We use transparent pricing — you'll receive a clear, upfront quote before we visit, with no hidden fees or surprise charges. Use our online quote form to request a price for your fire risk assessment in Sheffield, or call us on 0800 170 1201 and one of our customer care team will provide you with a quote.
How It Works
Quote & Book
Submit our quick online form or call 0800 170 1201. Our customer care team will respond with a clear, upfront quote — no hidden fees.
Visit & Process
Our accredited assessor visits at a time that suits you. All checks are completed on site and your report is processed promptly.
Receive Certificate
Your certificate is emailed once payment is received, within the guaranteed turnaround time. Corporate clients can set up regular billing.
Areas We Cover for Fire Risk Assessments in Sheffield
We carry out fire risk assessments across all Sheffield wards and districts — including Sheffield City Centre, Hillsborough, Ecclesall, Walkley, Crookes, Chapeltown, Stocksbridge, Darnall, and Burngreave — as well as the wider South Yorkshire region. Our assessors regularly cover Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster, Chesterfield, and Worksop.
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