Fire Risk Assessments are not just an optional extra, they are a mandatory requirement for all commercial buildings. Failing to meet these obligations not only endangers lives but could also result in legal repercussions and invalidated insurance claims. Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance offers comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment services, performed by formally qualified assessors. Our assessments come complete with a detailed report, a targeted action plan, and subsequent reviews to ensure you remain compliant and, most importantly, safe.
Why Your Business Needs a 'Suitable & Sufficient' Fire Risk Assessment?
Legal Requirement
All commercial buildings and premises in the UK are legally mandated to have a current and 'suitable & sufficient' Fire Risk Assessment. Failure to comply can not only result in penalties but also invalidated insurance claims in the event of fire damage.
Qualified Fire Risk Assessors
Our team of formally Qualified Fire Risk Assessors will conduct a thorough evaluation of your premises, providing you with detailed reports and action plans tailored to your specific risks and requirements.
The Impact on Insurance Claims without a Current Fire Risk Assessment
Failure to have a current and 'suitable & sufficient' Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) may have dire consequences, especially when it comes to insurance claims for fire damage. For instance, the absence of a valid FRA can result in your insurance claim being invalidated, or decreased in vaule leaving a shortfall in the cost of refurbishment and replacement. In other words, a lapse in fire safety compliance doesn't just put lives and property at risk—it could jeopardise your financial stability and long-term business viability as well.
Fire Risk Assessments in Sussex, Surrey, Kent & Hampshire
Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance is based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex and offer Fire Risk Assessments for Commercial Buildings to businesses Kent, Surrey, and Hampshire including locations such as Brighton & Hove, Worthing, Chichester, Horsham, Leatherhead, Guildford, Dorking, Reigate, Horley, Crawley, Burgess Hill, Oxted, Tunbridge Wells and beyond.
We do undertake Fire Risk Assessment outside of these areas on application. "
FAQs
What buildings qualify as a Commercial Property?
Commercial properties encompass a wide range of building types used for business activities rather than residential purposes. This can include office buildings, retail spaces, warehouses, industrial buildings, Furnished Holiday Lets, Houses of Multiple Occupation, and even garden offices! Essentially, if the space is being used to carry out any sort of business or commercial activity, it typically qualifies as a commercial property. It's important to note that commercial properties require a 'current' and 'suitable & sufficient' Fire Risk Assessment by law to ensure the safety of both employees, occupants, and the public.
What is the process for conducting an FRA with Ilisi?
When Ilisi Expert Legal Compliance is engaged for your FRA, a comprehensive service is provided, beginning with an in-depth site evaluation conducted by formally qualified assessors. Potential fire hazards will be identified, fire safety measures assessed, and a detailed report including actionable recommendations will be provided to you. This will be followed by a review phase to ensure that all action plans have been properly implemented.
What happens if my business fails the FRA?
Can Ilisi assist with implementing the action plans post-assessment?
What happens if my business fails the FRA?
Are qualified fire risk assessors important?
All commercial premises are legally required to have a current, suitable Fire Risk Assessment (FRA). Under the law, the assessor must be competent, and with new Building Safety legislation, building managers will soon be responsible for ensuring their assessor’s qualifications. At Ilisi, our FRA assessors are formally qualified and insured, guaranteeing a compliant and thorough assessment. Non-compliance could void your fire insurance and leave you open to prosecution.
