Fire Risk Assessment Lancaster
JBR Fire Compliance provides professional fire risk assessment services in Lancaster for businesses, landlords, managing agents and organisations responsible for commercial and residential premises.
Lancaster has a broad mixture of properties, from shops, offices and hospitality venues to older buildings, converted accommodation, student housing and multi-occupied premises.
Each property needs to be considered according to its actual use, layout and occupants. Our fire risk assessments are designed to provide a clear and practical understanding of the risks within the premises, the people who may be affected and any actions required to improve fire safety.
Fire Risk Assessments for Lancaster Businesses and Property Owners
No two buildings present exactly the same fire safety considerations.
A modern office can have very different risks from an older converted property. A restaurant operates differently from a warehouse, and a building containing sleeping accommodation requires different considerations from premises occupied only during working hours.
A professional fire risk assessment therefore needs to reflect how the premises is actually used.
JBR assesses the individual property rather than applying a generic checklist. We consider the building, its occupants, the activities taking place and the existing fire precautions.
Our wider fire risk assessment service provides further information about the overall approach taken by JBR Fire Compliance.
From Historic Buildings to Modern Commercial Premises
Lancaster’s varied property mix can create a wide range of fire safety considerations.
Older buildings may have been altered, extended or converted several times. Escape routes may have changed as the property evolved, and different areas of the same building may now be used for different purposes.
Other properties may experience regular changes in occupancy, include shared accommodation or contain people who are unfamiliar with the building.
A thorough assessment considers the property as it exists and operates today.
Areas Covered Around Lancaster
Our Lancaster fire risk assessment services cover the city and surrounding areas, including:
Lancaster city centre, Scotforth, Galgate, Caton, Halton and surrounding parts of the Lancaster district.
We also provide services in nearby Morecambe and throughout Lancashire and Cumbria.
Fire Risk Assessments for Different Property Types
JBR Fire Compliance can support a wide range of properties in Lancaster.
Offices and workplaces
Assessments can consider staff, visitors, work activities, electrical equipment, evacuation arrangements and the management of fire safety.
Shops and hospitality premises
Customer areas, kitchens, storage, escape routes and varying occupancy levels can all affect the assessment.
Landlords and residential property managers
The parts of a property covered by fire safety responsibilities will depend on the building and how it is occupied and managed.
Student and shared accommodation
Properties with multiple occupants can require particular consideration of escape routes, fire doors, warning systems and management arrangements.
Industrial premises and workshops
Work activities, machinery, storage and combustible materials may create additional risks.
Community and public-facing buildings
The assessment should consider the range of people using the building, including those who may not be familiar with the premises.
Who Is Responsible for the Fire Risk Assessment?
The responsible person will depend on the premises.
This could include:
- An employer
- A business owner
- A commercial landlord
- A managing agent
- A building owner
- A facilities or property manager
- An organisation with control of the premises
In some buildings there may be more than one person or organisation with fire safety responsibilities.
The important point is that responsibility for arranging and managing fire safety should be understood rather than assumed to sit with somebody else.
What Happens During the Fire Risk Assessment Process?
The aim is to provide a practical document that helps the responsible person understand what should happen next.
01
Initial discussion
We establish the type of premises, its use and any relevant background information.
02
Site assessment
The property is inspected to identify hazards, people who may be at risk and the existing fire safety measures.
03
Evaluation
The findings are considered together to identify areas where risks may need to be removed, reduced or managed differently.
04
Written findings
A clear report records the findings and provides actions or recommendations where necessary.
Supporting Your Wider Fire Compliance Requirements
A fire risk assessment may identify the need for further inspection or planning.
JBR can also provide:
- Fire door inspections
- Fire evacuation planning
- Fire sign surveys
- Fire safety consultancy
This means issues identified during the assessment can be considered as part of a wider fire safety approach.
Fire Risk Assessment Lancaster FAQs
What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a structured assessment of the fire hazards within a premises, the people who may be at risk and the measures required to remove, reduce or manage those risks.
When is a fire risk assessment required?
Premises covered by fire safety law require the responsible person to ensure a fire risk assessment is carried out and regularly reviewed.
Who can carry out a fire risk assessment?
The assessor needs sufficient knowledge and competence for the type and complexity of premises being assessed. More complex properties are more likely to require professional assistance.
How often should the assessment be reviewed?
It should be reviewed regularly and whenever changes to the building, its use, occupants or fire safety arrangements could materially affect the existing assessment.
Do landlords need fire risk assessments?
Responsibilities depend on the property and how it is occupied. Landlords and managing agents responsible for communal areas, multi-occupied premises or other properties covered by fire safety law should ensure their responsibilities are understood.
How much does a fire risk assessment in Lancaster cost?
The cost depends on the type, size and complexity of the premises. Contact JBR Fire Compliance with the property details to discuss the requirements.
Book a Fire Risk Assessment in Lancaster
JBR Fire Compliance provides professional fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords and organisations throughout Lancaster.
Contact us to discuss your premises, understand the next steps and request a quote for a fire risk assessment in Lancaster.