How Often Should You Do a Fire Risk Assessment? A Simple Timeline
Fire risk assessments(FRAs) are not just a legal requirement, they are the foundation of a safe and compliant building. At Assured Fire Safety Consultancy, we regularly help building owners, facilities managers, and duty holders stay on top of their responsibilities. But one question comes up time and again:
“How often should I do a Fire Risk Assessment?”
Let’s break it down into simple timelines and practical advice, so you know exactly when and why to review your FRA and how Assured Fire Safety Consultancy can help.
What Does the Law Say?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every workplace and non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place. If you’re the responsible person (building owner, employer, or manager), you are legally required to:
Conduct a Fire Risk Assessment
Keep it up to date
Act on the findings to reduce risk
How Often Should You Review a Fire Risk Assessment?
While there’s no fixed timeframe written into legislation, best practice (and most enforcement guidance) recommends:
Every 12 Months – Annual Review
You should review your fire risk assessment at least once every year to ensure it reflects the current risks. Even if nothing major has changed, a review provides documented due diligence.
Every 3-5 Years – Full Reassessment
For most buildings, a new full FRA is advised every 3-5 years, depending on, building complexity, fire safety systems, risk level and occupant vulnerability.
Immediately – After Significant Change or Incident
You must review or redo your FRA immediately if there has been any significant changes (e.g. layout changes, use of premise changes, staff numbers or working patterns change significantly, there’s been a fire, near miss, or enforcement notice.
At Assured, we carry out full FRAs ranging from simple low-risk environments to Tier 3 complex sites such as high-rises, multi-use facilities, and estates with multiple access points.
We tailor our assessments and advice to your site, risk profile, and responsibilities – not a one-size-fits-all template.
What To Expect in a Fire Risk Assessment?
When you book a fire risk assessment with Assured, here’s what we provide:
Site inspection by qualified assessors (up to Tier 3 complexity)
Identification of ignition sources and vulnerable areas
Evaluation of passive and active fire protection systems
Escape route and signage review
Recommendations with actionable priorities
A fully documented neat report (digital & PDF) for compliance records
With decades of combined experience and accredited by bodies like NSI (BAFE SP205) and FDIS, we’ve built a reputation for providing thorough, clear and compliant fire safety support.
Our consultants work across:
Schools & Academies
Social Housing
Commercial & Industrial Estates
Health and Care Facilities
If you’re responsible for a building, especially as a Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order, you have a duty to ensure the compartmentation is compliant and maintained.
Contact Us
If you're unsure when your last FRA was completed - or if your building has changed in anyway - now is the time to act. Get in touch today for a no-obligation quote.
How Often Should You Do a Fire Risk Assessment? A Simple Timeline
Fire risk assessments (FRAs) are not just a legal requirement, they are the foundation of a safe and compliant building. At Assured Fire Safety Consultancy, we regularly help building owners, facilities managers, and duty holders stay on top of their responsibilities. But one question comes up time and again:
“How often should I do a Fire Risk Assessment?”
Let’s break it down into simple timelines and practical advice, so you know exactly when and why to review your FRA and how Assured Fire Safety Consultancy can help.
What Does the Law Say?
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every workplace and non-domestic premises must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment in place. If you’re the responsible person (building owner, employer, or manager), you are legally required to:
How Often Should You Review a Fire Risk Assessment?
While there’s no fixed timeframe written into legislation, best practice (and most enforcement guidance) recommends:
Every 12 Months – Annual Review
You should review your fire risk assessment at least once every year to ensure it reflects the current risks. Even if nothing major has changed, a review provides documented due diligence.
Every 3-5 Years – Full Reassessment
For most buildings, a new full FRA is advised every 3-5 years, depending on, building complexity, fire safety systems, risk level and occupant vulnerability.
Immediately – After Significant Change or Incident
You must review or redo your FRA immediately if there has been any significant changes (e.g. layout changes, use of premise changes, staff numbers or working patterns change significantly, there’s been a fire, near miss, or enforcement notice.
At Assured, we carry out full FRAs ranging from simple low-risk environments to Tier 3 complex sites such as high-rises, multi-use facilities, and estates with multiple access points.
We tailor our assessments and advice to your site, risk profile, and responsibilities – not a one-size-fits-all template.
What To Expect in a Fire Risk Assessment?
When you book a fire risk assessment with Assured, here’s what we provide:
With decades of combined experience and accredited by bodies like NSI (BAFE SP205) and FDIS, we’ve built a reputation for providing thorough, clear and compliant fire safety support.
Our consultants work across:
Schools & Academies
Social Housing
Commercial & Industrial Estates
Health and Care Facilities
If you’re responsible for a building, especially as a Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order, you have a duty to ensure the compartmentation is compliant and maintained.
Contact Us
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