Fire Risk Assessment
in Patchway

If you are responsible for a building in Patchway, you may need a fire risk assessment. Patchway, with its mix of housing estates alongside large industrial, distribution, and engineering premises on the northern fringe, presents a diverse range of buildings requiring careful consideration of fire safety. Many of these properties, particularly commercial units, industrial warehouses, and blocks of flats within the BS34 postcode district, are legally required to have a fire risk assessment in place. This is because they house employees, tenants, or members of the public, and therefore fall under specific fire safety legislation. The assessment identifies fire hazards and risks, evaluates the adequacy of existing fire safety measures, and recommends any necessary improvements to protect lives and property. A fire risk assessment in Patchway typically costs £190 to £630 per assessment. This figure depends on the size and complexity of the building, and the firm we put you in touch with will provide a specific quote based on your premises.

What the work covers and what changes the price

A fire risk assessment involves a competent person visiting your premises to systematically identify potential fire hazards and assess the risk to people. The scope of the work is influenced by several factors. These include the floor area and number of storeys, whether anyone sleeps on the premises (such as in residential blocks or hotels), the number and complexity of escape routes, how the building is used and by how many people, the age of the building, and whether it has been altered significantly since its original construction. The assessor will examine fire detection and warning systems, emergency lighting, fire extinguishers, escape routes, fire doors, and the management of fire safety. The resulting report will detail the findings and any recommendations for improvement.

How the enquiry works

1. You send us the details of your Patchway premises using our enquiry form.
2. We pass these details to a local firm that specialises in fire risk assessments.
3. That firm will contact you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a quote.
4. You then deal with them directly regarding the assessment. We are an enquiry service, not the firm that carries out the assessment.

The legal position

The legal requirement for a fire risk assessment primarily stems 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. This includes workplaces, common areas of blocks of flats, and premises open to the public. Since section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 1 October 2023, the Responsible Person must now record the fire risk assessment in full, regardless of how many people are employed in the premises. The assessment must be reviewed regularly and after any material change to the premises or its use.

The assessment must be carried out by a competent person. This means someone with sufficient training, experience, and knowledge. The guidance against which this work is normally carried out includes BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. Enforcement of fire safety legislation in Patchway sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate to the building type. This page provides general information and should not be considered specific advice for your building.