PCFRAs are intended for higher risk residents who may be at increased risk of fire due to mobility issues, sensory impairments, cognitive conditions, medical needs, or other vulnerabilities. 

The assessment helps identify residents with additional support needs and ensures appropriate measures are considered for people at risk. It also strengthens governance across housing associations, care homes, supported living providers, and local authorities.

No. A Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment is the assessment process used to understand an individual's fire safety risks and evacuation needs.

A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) is a separate document that may be produced using the findings of the PCFRA. The assessment identifies whether a PEEP may be required and what considerations should inform it.

The regulations primarily apply to high-rise residential buildings and higher-risk residential buildings within scope of the Building Safety Act 2022.

Responsible Persons must identify eligible residents and offer them a Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessment where the regulations apply.

PCFRAs should be reviewed whenever there is a significant change in the resident's circumstances, health, mobility, behaviour, support needs, or living arrangements, and as part of ongoing compliance management processes.

A PCFRA considers both the likelihood of a fire occurring and the potential impact on the resident if a fire does occur. Changes that affect a resident's behaviour, ability to recognise fire risks, respond to an emergency, or evacuate safely may all require the assessment to be reviewed and updated.

Yes. We work with housing associations, managing agents, and landlords responsible for multiple buildings and large numbers of residents requiring assessment.

Our service is designed to provide a consistent approach across residential portfolios while meeting the requirements of the 2025 Regulations.

Where applicable, PCFRA documentation can support wider Golden Thread information requirements by providing documented evidence of resident-specific fire safety considerations and evacuation planning.

The assessment helps identify fire hazards affecting vulnerable residents, supports an organisation's duty of care, and can assist discussions with regulators and Fire and Rescue Services where appropriate.