BS10 · Henbury
Fire Risk Assessment
in Henbury
The Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and, since section 156 commenced, must record it in full regardless of how many people are employed. It must be reviewed regularly and after any material change.
Duty summary
England & Wales
- Duty
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Instrument
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Also
- section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, in force since 1 October 2023
- Standard
- PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and, for housing, BS 9792:2025, which superseded PAS 79-2:2020
- Frequency
- Reviewed regularly, and after any material change to the building or its use
- Carried out by
- A competent person
- Enforced by
- Avon Fire and Rescue Service
- Guide price
- £180 – £600 per assessment
Guide price only. The firm we pass your enquiry to sets its own price once it knows the building.
If you are responsible for a building in Henbury, you may require a fire risk assessment. Bristol Fire Risk Assessment can help you find a local firm to carry out a fire risk assessment in Henbury. The area, within the BS10 postcode district, features a mix of estate housing alongside a historic village core with listed buildings, a church, and nearby parkland. Premises such as shops, offices, communal areas of flats, small businesses, and community halls in Henbury typically require a fire risk assessment to ensure the safety of occupants and comply with legal obligations. The assessment identifies fire hazards, evaluates risks, and recommends measures to mitigate them. A fire risk assessment in Henbury typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment. This figure depends on the specific characteristics of your building. The exact quote will be provided directly by the firm we put you in touch with, following your enquiry.
What a Fire Risk Assessment Covers
A fire risk assessment involves a competent person visiting your premises to identify potential fire hazards and assess the risks to people. The scope of work typically covers an inspection of the building's structure, fire detection systems, emergency lighting, escape routes, fire-fighting equipment, and fire safety management procedures. The price for an assessment can vary based on several factors, including the building's floor area and number of storeys, whether anyone sleeps on the premises (such as in hotels or residential care homes), the number and complexity of escape routes, how the building is used, and by how many people, and the age of the building, especially if it has undergone significant alterations.
How the Enquiry Works
Bristol Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We do not carry out fire risk assessments ourselves. Our process is designed to connect you with a local firm that can.
- You send us your details: You provide information about your premises and your requirements through our enquiry form.
- We pass your details to a local firm: We forward your enquiry to a suitable fire safety firm operating in the Henbury area.
- That firm contacts you with a quote: The firm will contact you directly, usually by phone or email, to discuss your needs and provide a quotation for their services.
- You deal with them directly: All further communication, including scheduling the assessment and payment, will be directly between you and the chosen firm. We are not involved in the assessment process itself.
The Legal Position
The legal requirement for a fire risk assessment stems primarily from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation places a duty on the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out. Additionally, section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, which came into force on 1 October 2023, mandates that the Responsible Person must record the fire risk assessment in full, regardless of how many people are employed at the premises. This recording requirement applies to all non-domestic premises. The assessment must be reviewed regularly and after any material change to the premises or its use.
The assessment itself should be carried out by a competent person. Guidance for conducting fire risk assessments is often found in standards such as BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. These documents provide a methodology for undertaking a fire risk assessment. It is important to note that this page provides general information and is not advice on a specific building. Enforcement of fire safety regulations in Henbury sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate to the type of premises.
Questions duty holders ask
7 answers
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
The cost of a fire risk assessment typically ranges from £180 to £600. This price can vary significantly depending on the size, complexity, and use of your building. Factors such as the number of floors, the type of occupancy, and the presence of sleeping accommodation will influence the final quote you receive from the firm we put you in touch with.
Who is the Responsible Person?
The Responsible Person is generally the employer for a workplace, the owner of a building, or the person in control of the premises. This could be a facilities manager, an occupier, or anyone with control over the premises. They have a legal duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure fire safety.
How often does it need reviewing?
A fire risk assessment must be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains valid and up-to-date. It also needs to be reviewed whenever there are significant changes to the premises, its use, or the number of people present. There is no fixed interval, but annual reviews are common practice for many premises.
What happens if I do not have one?
Failure to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, or to keep it updated, is a breach of fire safety law. This can lead to enforcement action by the fire and rescue service, including improvement notices, prohibition notices, and, in serious cases, prosecution. Penalties can include substantial fines or imprisonment.
Does it have to be written down?
Yes, since section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force, the fire risk assessment must be recorded in full for all non-domestic premises, regardless of the number of employees. This written record is crucial for demonstrating compliance and for informing fire safety management.
Is Bristol Fire Risk Assessment an assessor?
No, Bristol Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We do not carry out fire risk assessments ourselves. Our role is to connect building owners, landlords, and managers with local fire safety firms that can perform the assessment. We pass your enquiry to a firm, and they will contact you directly.
What information will I need to provide for a quote?
To get an accurate quote, you will typically need to provide details about your building, such as its address, type of premises (e.g., office, shop, block of flats), floor area, number of storeys, and whether anyone sleeps on the premises. Any existing fire safety measures are also helpful to mention.
Sources and review
Checked against Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022 s.156, PAS 79-1:2020 and BS 9792:2025 on . We recheck this page against the legislation quarterly, and sooner if the law changes. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at enquiries@bristolfireriskassessment.co.uk and we will correct it.
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This page is general information about fire safety law in England and Wales. It is not a fire risk assessment and it is not legal advice. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the Responsible Person must ensure an assessment is carried out by a competent person.