Competency. Integrity. Value.
Competency. Integrity. Value.
British Approvals for Fire Equipment (BAFE) is the independent registration body for third-party certified fire safety organisations across the UK. All BAFE-registered organisations have been independently assessed to determine quality evidence of their competency to deliver specific fire safety services confidently.
NSI is the UK’s premier United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited independent certification body for security systems and fire safety. NSI approval is a highly respected and trusted hallmark in these sectors, demonstrating technical expertise and reassuring quality of service.
A Fire Risk Assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a property’s fire safety measures and identifies potential hazards and risks. This assessment helps to ensure that the necessary precautions are in place to prevent fires and minimise damage in the event of a fire.
Fire Risk Assessments are crucial for ensuring the safety of your property, employees, and customers. By identifying potential fire hazards, you can take steps to minimise the risk of a fire occurring. This can include providing additional fire safety precautions such as fire extinguishers, fire alarms, and emergency lighting, as well as ensuring that employees are properly trained on fire safety procedures.
Fire Risk Assessments are also a legal requirement in the United Kingdom. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in fines or even imprisonment, as well as putting the safety of your occupants at risk.
Amendments to overarching fire safety legislation were made in October 2023. Now, all businesses, regardless of size, must legally have a fully documented Fire Risk Assessment.
You must undertake and fully document a Fire Risk Assessment to determine the suitability of the existing fire safety arrangements and the minimum fire precautions required for life safety.
Providing that the final document is suitable and sufficient, the responsible person can carry out the Fire Risk Assessment by following the relevant guidance on the government website.
However, if you appoint your Fire Risk Assessment to others, you have a legal duty to use a competent person, which is typically where a fire risk assessor would come in. You must do your due diligence on your appointed fire risk assessor to ensure that they are competent to advise you. There have been numerous instances where both the responsible person and their appointed fire risk assessor have been prosecuted under the fire safety legislation.
Fire Risk Assessments are often viewed as a ‘box ticking’ exercise. It’s actually more complex than that, and it’s our job to help you meet your legal obligations with the minimum of fuss.
Our qualified team has carried out thousands of Fire Risk Assessments so there’s nothing we’ve not encountered before. We sort out everything from the small details to the complex issues. We also regularly address requirements of Enforceable Notices served by the Fire Authorities.
The result is that our Fire Risk Assessments are direct and jargon-free – providing sound advice on what you need to do to meet the minimum life safety requirements.
Our lead consultant, Niall, was the first consultant to become a Tier 3 Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessor on the IFSM competency register for the whole of Cumbria and one of only around 300 in the United Kingdom to do so (as of June 2024).
We are also a third-party accredited Fire Risk Assessment consultancy through the BAFE scheme, with all reports being validated and a certificate of conformance issued.
When choosing NPG Fire Safety, your Fire Risk Assessments will be undertaken by assessors who are on a competency register and registered through our third-party accreditation scheme.
From our base in Burton-in-Kendal, we provide comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments throughout Lancashire, Cumbria South Lakeland, and the surrounding regions. Our services cover a wide range of locations, ensuring businesses and property owners remain compliant with fire safety regulations.
We also provide our specialist fire safety services on a national level, working with clients across Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and London. Whether you need a one-off Fire Risk Assessment or ongoing fire safety support, our team is here to help.
