Fire Risk Assessment Basingstoke
Basingstoke & surrounding Hampshire
Clear, practical fire safety advice for Basingstoke premises
Professional fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords, managing agents and organisations across Basingstoke, with clear findings and a prioritised action plan you can actually use.
Orbit Health and Safety is based in Reading and provides fire risk assessment services throughout Basingstoke and the wider Hampshire area, including commercial premises, residential common parts, education, healthcare, charities and industrial sites.
What we assess
What your fire risk assessment covers
The assessment is tailored to the premises and how it is used. We consider the significant fire hazards, the people who may be affected and whether the existing precautions are suitable.
Fire Hazards
Sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen, together with activities or conditions that could increase fire risk.
People at Risk
Occupants, visitors, contractors and anyone who may need additional assistance in an emergency.
Means of Escape
Escape routes, exits, travel arrangements and the ability for people to reach a place of safety.
Fire Protection
Fire detection and warning, emergency lighting, firefighting equipment and other relevant precautions.
Fire Doors & Compartmentation
Relevant passive fire precautions, including doors, separation and compartmentation where these form part of the fire strategy.
Management Arrangements
Fire procedures, training, testing, maintenance, records and the management controls supporting fire safety.
A clear process
From site visit to practical action plan
The aim is not simply to produce a document. It is to give you a clear picture of your fire risk and sensible priorities for managing it.
Scope the premises
We establish the building type, occupancy, use and any relevant information available before the visit.
Inspect and evaluate
A competent assessor visits the premises, evaluates the fire risks and considers the adequacy of existing precautions.
Report and actions
You receive a clear report with findings and prioritised actions so that significant issues can be addressed sensibly.
Fire safety responsibilities
Do I need a fire risk assessment?
Where premises fall within the scope of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and reviewed regularly. The assessment must be recorded.
If you do not have the expertise or time to complete the assessment yourself, Government guidance says you should appoint a competent person to assist, such as a professional fire risk assessor.
- Business and other non-domestic premises
- Workplaces and premises open to employees or visitors
- Common parts of buildings containing two or more domestic premises
- Other premises within the scope of the Fire Safety Order
Why Orbit
Experienced, proportionate fire safety advice
Technically sound assessments, written so that the people responsible for the premises can understand the findings and act on them.
Fire safety expertise. Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers, recognised fire risk assessment training and NEBOSH fire safety qualifications.
Wider risk understanding. Fire safety is considered in the context of how the premises and organisation are actually managed.
Practical recommendations. Actions are prioritised and proportionate rather than written as a generic compliance shopping list.
Premises across Basingstoke
Fire risk assessments for a wide range of buildings
The appropriate assessment depends on the building, the people who use it, the activities carried out and the fire precautions already in place.
Client feedback
What clients say about Orbit
Independent feedback from organisations and clients who have worked with Orbit Health and Safety.
Common questions
Fire risk assessments in Basingstoke
A few of the questions we are commonly asked before arranging an assessment.
How much does a fire risk assessment in Basingstoke cost?
Fees depend on the size, use and complexity of the premises. We provide a clear quotation before the assessment is arranged.
Will I receive an action plan?
Yes. The report identifies relevant findings and sets out practical, prioritised actions where further measures are required.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The assessment should be kept under review and reviewed regularly, particularly where there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid or there have been significant changes to the premises, people or activities.
Do you cover premises outside Basingstoke?
Yes. Orbit supports organisations across Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey and further afield, as well as providing nationwide support for clients with multiple locations.
Arrange an assessment
Need a fire risk assessment in Basingstoke?
Tell us about your premises and we will provide a clear quotation and arrange the assessment around your requirements.
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