A well-managed fire safety strategy starts with understanding the risks within a building. A professional fire risk assessment examines potential sources of fire, the people who could be affected and the precautions in place to reduce those risks, providing a clear foundation for ongoing fire safety management.
At Safe I.S., we provide professional fire risk assessments throughout Portsmouth, helping businesses, organisations and property managers understand the specific fire risks associated with their premises. Our experienced assessors examine the building, its use, occupancy, escape arrangements and existing fire precautions before producing a detailed report based on their findings.
With more than 15 years of experience and thousands of fire risk assessments completed, Safe I.S. brings extensive practical knowledge to every assessment. Our fire risk assessors are registered on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) at Intermediate or Advanced level, and Safe I.S. is third-party accredited to BAFE SP205 as a Fire Risk Assessment Specialist.
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Every building has its own combination of construction, occupancy, activities and fire precautions. Our approach is therefore centred on understanding the individual premises and providing useful information that responsible persons can act upon.
Safe I.S. is third-party accredited to BAFE SP205 as a Fire Risk Assessment Specialist. This recognised certification provides additional assurance around our organisational competence and the processes used to deliver our fire risk assessment services.
All Safe I.S. fire risk assessors are registered on NFRAR at Intermediate or Advanced level. The National Fire Risk Assessors Register is a public register of competent assessors whose qualifications and professional competence have been independently verified against defined criteria.
We ensure full compliance with fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Our assessors consider the factors that make your premises unique, including construction, layout, activities, occupancy, sources of ignition, combustible materials, escape routes and existing fire precautions.
From commercial facilities to rural estates and historic landmarks, our solutions meet the needs of every property type.
Safe I.S. has been delivering fire safety services for more than 15 years and has completed thousands of fire risk assessments. This breadth of experience allows our assessors to approach a wide variety of buildings with a strong understanding of practical fire safety considerations.
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Portsmouth is a densely developed coastal city with a particularly varied property landscape. The historic areas around Old Portsmouth, Gunwharf Quays and the city centre contain a mixture of commercial premises, hospitality venues, offices, residential buildings and public spaces, while Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and the surrounding waterfront attract substantial numbers of workers and visitors. Areas such as Southsea, with its shops, restaurants, hotels and seafront attractions, add further variety to the buildings and activities requiring effective fire safety management.
Further across the city, commercial and industrial premises can be found around areas including Hilsea, Fratton, North End and Port Solent, alongside schools, healthcare facilities, apartment developments and community buildings. Portsmouth's compact urban environment means that neighbouring buildings, shared access arrangements and high occupancy levels can all be relevant when considering fire safety. A detailed fire risk assessment provides a structured way to identify the risks specific to each individual premises.
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We know that fire safety can be complex, so we’ve compiled some frequently asked questions to make the process simpler and clearer.
1. Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement in Portsmouth?
For most non-domestic premises covered by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement. It should identify fire hazards, consider the people who may be at risk and establish appropriate measures to reduce those risks.
2. How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
There is no single review period that applies to every premises. The assessment should be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur that could affect fire safety, such as alterations to the building, changes in use or occupancy, or changes to fire safety arrangements.
3. What does a fire risk assessment involve?
The assessment considers matters such as potential ignition sources, combustible materials, people at risk, escape routes, fire detection and warning, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment, fire doors and fire safety management arrangements.
4. What does BAFE SP205 accreditation demonstrate?
BAFE SP205 is a third-party certification scheme for organisations providing fire risk assessment services. Safe I.S. is third-party accredited to BAFE SP205 as a Fire Risk Assessment Specialist.
5. What happens if the assessment finds fire safety deficiencies?
The report will identify the relevant findings and provide practical recommendations based on the risks identified. These recommendations can help responsible persons determine what measures or improvements may be appropriate.
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