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Fire Alarms In High-Rise Buildings: Why Every Building Needs One
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In line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is a legal responsibility, for fire safety in the workplace, to perform a workplace fire risk assessment.
If you employ 5 or more persons, the findings of the fire risk assessment must be documented.
Regardless of what industry you operate in, a workplace risk assessment should:
- Identify persons at risk
- Spot hazards and eliminate the risk of fire
- Create a document for further action
- Identify fire safety assets and equipment
- Define a date for a future review
At TVF, we can conduct a thorough and comprehensive fire risk assessment for your business. Whether you’re based local to us in High Wycombe, Watford, Slough, or anywhere else in the UK, we can reach you thanks to the backing of the LS Fire Group and the help of our partner brands. To learn more about our fire risk assessment services, don’t hesitate to give us a call today.
Fire safety in the workplace
Our team has the experience and specialist knowledge to carry out fire risk assessments across a wide range of sectors — from busy healthcare environments like hospitals and care homes, to national retail and hospitality chains, where high footfall and public access demand robust fire safety planning. We also support facilities managers and managing agents responsible for multi-site portfolios or complex buildings, ensuring every site — whether an office, school, shop, or residential block — meets its fire safety obligations.
From our workplace fire risk assessment services, you will be able to tackle areas of improvement and safeguard your people and premises with fire protection solutions such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, or any other fire safety equipment.
Our team utilise handheld tablets with a custom mobile application to produce detailed workplace fire risk assessment reports which follow the PAS 79 format. Risks and hazards are identified with corresponding photos and guidance on preventive and corrective actions you can take.
Contact our team today to book a fire risk assessment for offices and commercial property, or complete our quick form with your details and we’ll be in touch.
Fire safety is a responsibility that never rests and we’re here to implement complete fire protection for your business. Get in touch with our industry-leading experts to learn how we prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure compliance for you.
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Fire Risk Assessment FAQs
- What is a fire risk assessment and why does my business need one?
- A fire risk assessment is a structured review of your premises and operations that identifies fire hazards, evaluates who may be at risk, and outlines the measures needed to protect people and property. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, almost all non-domestic premises – including offices, retail units, care homes, hospitals, and hospitality venues – must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place. Completing one supports legal compliance, reduces organisational liability, and most importantly safeguards staff, visitors, and building occupants.
- What does a fire risk assessment report include?
- A comprehensive fire risk assessment report typically includes: – Identification of fire hazards (e.g. ignition sources, combustible materials, electrical risks) – An evaluation of risk based on layout, occupancy, and building use – Identification of people at particular risk, including visitors and vulnerable individuals – A review of current fire safety measures such as alarms, emergency lighting, escape routes, and firefighting equipment – Clear recommendations to reduce risk to a reasonable level (ALARP) – A management plan and review schedule for ongoing compliance This provides clarity and accountability for facilities managers, property owners, and those responsible for buildings in higher-risk sectors such as healthcare and busy retail environments.
- Are fire risk assessments only for offices, or do retail, hospitality, and healthcare premises need them too?
- Fire risk assessment duties apply to all non-domestic premises, not just offices. This includes shops and retail units, restaurants, hotels, care homes, clinics, and any other commercial or public-facing environment. Regardless of sector, a fire risk assessment is essential for identifying the risks unique to your building, activities, and occupancy levels.
- Can TVF Fire Protection handle fire risk assessments across different sectors (retail, hospitality, healthcare)?
- Yes. Our fire risk assessment service is designed to adapt to the needs of each sector while maintaining consistent compliance standards. Whether you manage a retail site, a healthcare facility, a hospitality venue, or a multi-tenant office building, we tailor the assessment to your layout, occupancy, evacuation strategy, and operational requirements. This ensures every assessment is thorough, legally compliant, and provides clear, actionable guidance.
- How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed or updated?
- A fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly, particularly when there are significant changes to the premises, layout, occupancy, or operational activities. Examples include renovations, a change of business use, increased staff or visitor numbers, or the introduction of new fire hazards. For many organisations, especially offices, retail environments, and hospitality sites, an annual review, or sooner if changes occur, is recommended to maintain compliance and safety.
- What are the legal consequences of not having a proper fire risk assessment?
- Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the “Responsible Person” must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is in place and kept up to date. Failing to comply can lead to enforcement notices, financial penalties, prosecution, and places occupants at unnecessary risk. In sectors with higher public footfall or vulnerable residents, such as healthcare or hospitality, maintaining accurate fire risk documentation is particularly critical.
- What makes a good fire risk assessment service provider?
- A competent fire risk assessment provider should: Demonstrate up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and relevant British Standards Conduct a thorough onsite review of hazards, escape routes, detection, alarms, emergency lighting, and firefighting equipment Deliver a clear, actionable report with prioritised recommendations Tailor their assessment to the specific building type and sector Support ongoing compliance through reviews, updates, and follow-up guidance At TVF Fire Protection, we meet these standards and carry out assessments across a wide range of sectors, giving you assurance that your compliance responsibilities are managed correctly.
