BS3 · Southville
Fire Risk Assessment
in Southville
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- PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and, for housing, BS 9792:2025, which superseded PAS 79-2:2020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
- £200 – £660 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 Southville, you may need a fire risk assessment. Many properties in the BS3 postcode district, such as the Victorian terraces around North Street with their cafes, small offices, and flats over shops, require a fire risk assessment to ensure the safety of occupants. This applies to most non-domestic premises, including workplaces, communal areas of residential blocks, and any building where the public has access. The purpose of a fire risk assessment is to identify fire hazards and risks, and to implement measures to reduce or eliminate those risks. It is a legal requirement for duty holders to ensure such an assessment is in place and kept up to date. A fire risk assessment in Southville typically costs £200 to £660 per assessment. This figure depends on the size and complexity of the building, and the exact quote will be provided by the local firm we put you in touch with.
What a Fire Risk Assessment Covers
A fire risk assessment involves a systematic review of your premises to identify potential fire hazards and the people at risk. The assessor who contacts you will consider various factors that influence the complexity and cost of the assessment. These include the building's floor area and number of storeys, whether anyone sleeps on the premises, 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. The assessment will typically include an evaluation of fire detection and warning systems, emergency lighting, escape routes, fire extinguishers, and fire safety management procedures. The resulting report will detail any deficiencies and recommend actions to improve fire safety.
How the enquiry works
- You send us details about your property in Southville.
- We pass your enquiry to a local fire safety firm.
- That firm contacts you directly with a quote for the fire risk assessment.
- You deal with the firm directly to arrange the assessment and any subsequent work.
We are an enquiry service and do not carry out the assessments ourselves.
The Legal Position on Fire Risk Assessments
The legal requirement for fire risk assessments stems primarily from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Under this legislation, the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out. Since section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 commenced on 1 October 2023, the Responsible Person must record the fire risk assessment in full, regardless of how many people are employed at the premises. This 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. Guidance for carrying out these assessments is typically found in BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. Enforcement of these regulations in Southville falls to the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate. This page provides general information and should not be taken as specific legal advice for your building.
Questions duty holders ask
7 answers
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
A fire risk assessment in Southville typically costs between £200 and £660. The exact price will depend on factors such as the size and complexity of your building, its use, and the number of people who occupy it. The local firm we connect you with will provide a specific quote after reviewing your property details.
Who is the Responsible Person?
The Responsible Person is generally the employer, building owner, landlord, or anyone else who has control over the premises. This individual or organisation has a legal duty to ensure fire safety measures are in place and maintained, including having a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
How often does it need reviewing?
A fire risk assessment must be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains valid. It also needs to be reviewed immediately if there has been any significant change to the premises, its use, or the people occupying it. The competent person carrying out your assessment will advise on a suitable review period.
What happens if I do not have one?
Failure to comply with fire safety legislation, including not having a valid fire risk assessment, can lead to severe penalties. These can range from enforcement notices and substantial fines to imprisonment in serious cases. More importantly, it puts lives at risk.
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 a legal requirement.
Are you the fire risk assessor?
No, Bristol Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We do not carry out fire risk assessments ourselves. We connect building owners, landlords, and managers with local, independent fire safety firms who are qualified to perform these assessments.
What makes a person competent to do an assessment?
A competent person is someone with sufficient training, experience, knowledge, and other qualities to enable them to carry out a fire risk assessment properly. The firm we put you in touch with will provide a competent assessor.
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.