Who is legally required to carry out a fire risk assessment?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises in England and Wales must ensure a fire risk assessment is carried out.

How often does a fire risk assessment need to be reviewed?

Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur to the building, occupancy or fire safety arrangements.

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Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, responsible persons are legally required to carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments for all applicable premises.

For housing associations and managing agents, staying compliant across multiple buildings is one of the most demanding ongoing obligations you face. Costs, access, and changing legislation all add complexity.

Osterna delivers BAFE-accredited fire risk assessments that help you manage compliance confidently across your entire portfolio.

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What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?

Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) are a legal requirement for relevant buildings across England and Wales under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and in Scotland under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.

We help you identify fire hazards, assess your existing fire safety measures, and understand the actions needed to maintain compliance.

Our approach is tailored to your building, occupancy, and management arrangements. We provide proportionate recommendations and reporting that is easy to understand and act upon.

Our Fire Risk Assessments Cover:

Residential, commercial, educational, and mixed-use buildings

Type 1, 2, 3 and 4 fire risk assessments

Communal areas, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, and escape routes

Existing fire hazards and required remedial actions

Compliance obligations across single sites and large portfolios

Why Choose Osterna for Fire Risk Assessments?

BAFE-Certified Fire Risk Assessments

All assessments are carried out by qualified, fully insured, BAFE-accredited assessors with experience across residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings.

Specialists in Residential Compliance

Our assessors follow the latest guidance under the Building Safety Act 2022, helping you navigate complex residential fire safety requirements with confidence.

Clear Reporting & Practical Recommendations

Receive straightforward reports with prioritised, actionable recommendations your team can easily understand and implement.

Scalable Support Across Your Portfolio

Reduce pressure on internal teams with responsive fire risk assessment support across single buildings, multi-site portfolios, and complex residential environments.

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Our Simple, Stress-Free FRA Process

Tell Us About Your Buildings

Speak to our team about your portfolio, property types, compliance requirements, and preferred timescales, and we’ll provide a clear, no-obligation quote tailored to your buildings and operational requirements.

We Schedule the Assessment

We arrange site visits around your operational requirements and assign a qualified assessor suited to your building type.

Receive Your Fire Risk Assessment Report

You receive a clear, actionable report outlining risks, compliance observations, and prioritised recommendations.

Ongoing Compliance Support

Our team remains available to support your remedial planning, reassessment scheduling, and wider fire safety compliance requirements.

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Supporting Compliance Under Current Fire Safety Legislation

Our fire risk assessment services are delivered with consideration to:

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Building Safety Act 2022
Fire Safety Act 2021
Fire (Scotland) Act 2005
Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
PAS 79 guidance

We help you understand your responsibilities and maintain appropriate fire safety management processes across your buildings.

Trusted by Leading Organisations Across the UK

“Osterna has been a great help in ensuring that our blocks are compliant and their expertise in delivering comprehensive fire risk assessments is both impressive and reassuring.
Each assessment we've requested is conducted with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that all relevant legislation and best practice standards are met. The reports themselves are very detailed, yet easy to read. Their team demonstrates a deep understanding of fire safety and health & safety requirements, providing clear, actionable recommendations that support building owners and managing agents in maintaining safe environments – they are a company that we know we can rely on to get the job done to the best possible standard.”

Compliance Officer | Touchstone
“Osterna has been a trusted and valued partner to RMG in delivering fire risk assessment services across our managed Relevant Buildings. Their comprehensive approach has supported our compliance with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, providing high-quality fire risk assessments alongside ongoing monthly fire equipment inspections, quarterly communal fire door checks, and annual apartment door inspections.
Throughout our partnership, Osterna has consistently shown a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach. Their team is dedicated, adaptable, and willing to pivot in response to an ever-changing legislative and operational landscape. They have been responsive to feedback and have worked constructively with us to overcome challenges, demonstrating a strong commitment to continuous improvement and client service.
We value Osterna’s professionalism and collaborative approach and look forward to continuing to work with them as a key partner in maintaining and enhancing fire safety standards across our portfolio.”

Head of Compliance | RMG

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are fire risk assessments a legal requirement in the UK?

Yes. If you are responsible for managing a non-domestic building or the communal areas of a residential property, you are legally required to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is in place under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 in England and Wales, and under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland.

Failing to maintain a compliant assessment can expose you to enforcement action, prosecution, and significant financial penalties.

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

What are the four types of fire risk assessment?

What happens on the day of the fire risk assessment?

On the day of the assessment, one of our qualified fire risk assessors will attend your premises to conduct a detailed inspection of your building and existing fire safety measures. This typically includes reviewing escape routes, fire doors, alarms, emergency lighting, signage, and general fire safety management arrangements.

Your assessor will identify potential fire hazards, assess current control measures, and record any actions required to improve safety or maintain compliance.

What happens after the assessment?

After the assessment, you will receive a detailed fire risk assessment document outlining identified risks, compliance observations, and prioritised recommendations for your buildings.

Your report is designed to help your team understand what actions are required and how to improve fire safety across your premises. Where needed, we can also support you with ongoing compliance planning, remedial action prioritisation, and related fire safety services.