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Southern FRA

We specialise in providing Fire Risk Assessments on residential and commercial buildings in Sussex and surrounding counties. Our fire risk assessments will help you to comply with your legal responsibilities. We’re based near Eastbourne, but cover the whole of Sussex and surrounding areas.

Sectors

We conduct fire risk assessments for diverse sectors across Sussex and the South East.

Welcome to Southern FRA

We provide detailed and accurate assessments.

For reliable fire risk assessments in Sussex and surrounding areas look no further than Southern FRA. We’re always aiming to raise fire safety standards, and will work with you to ensure you comply with current legislation. Southern FRA are NEBOSH qualified in Fire Safety.

If you are responsible for making sure your business complies with health and safety law, we’re here to help. Having a fire risk assessment in place is now a legal requirement for almost all businesses in the UK, but it doesn’t need to be an onerous task.

Arranging your fire risk assessment

The Process

Trust us to provide sector-specific solutions that keep your premises safe and compliant.

01.
Consultation
We'll discuss your needs and book a date and time to conduct your fire risk assessment.
02.
Site Visit
We’ll attend your premises to complete your fire risk assessment.
03.
Report
You’ll receive your detailed fire risk assessment in a timely manner.
Why do I need a fire risk assessment?

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires most premises, excluding private homes, to have a fire risk assessment.

If you run any type of residential, commercial or industrial facility, then it is your legal responsibility to ensure that fire risks are assessed by a competent fire risk assessor and that appropriate fire safety measures are put in place.

What is a fire risk assessment?
A fire risk assessment is an in–depth analysis of a premises, its activities, and the potential for a fire to start and cause harm to those in and around the area. It is typically conducted by a qualified professional, who inspects the premises to identify any potential fire hazards, as well as any people who may be especially vulnerable. The assessment also includes guidance on steps to reduce the risk of a fire and procedures to follow in the event of a fire.
Do I need a fire risk assessment?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a responsible person to carry out and regularly review a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment for any business or premises in the UK. This risk assessment must identify and evaluate all potential fire hazards, evaluate any existing fire safety measures, and assess the risk of injury or death from a fire. The responsible person must also review the fire risk assessment whenever there are significant changes in the premises or activities carried out there.
Who is responsible for ensuring a fire risk assessment is carried out?
Every business and block of flats must have a designated 'Responsible Person' accountable for fire safety. Depending on the context, this could be the business owner, landlord, managing agent, or a member of the Residents' Association.

The five key steps in a Fire Risk Assessment

Identify the hazards
Take a look at the environment, what is there that could cause a fire to start? If a fire does start, what else could burn?
Consider who is at risk
Who could be at risk if a fire starts? e.g. employees or visitors. Who may be more vulnerable or may find it harder to get out?
Evaluate and act
Look at what you have found so far and think about how you can reduce or remove risks.
Record, plan and train
Keep a record of what you have found and what steps.
Review
Your risk assessment should be kept up to date, by regularly reviewing your assessment you can ensure that any changes are covered.

Get in contact

Location
We're based near Eastbourne, East Sussex, and cover the entire South East region.
Contact
Email: hello@southernfra.com
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