Commercial premises; offices, retail units, factories, warehouses, restaurants, etc. have fire safety requirements that differ from residential or high‐rise buildings. The mix of occupancy, high foot traffic, machinery, storage, and sometimes hazardous materials demands a robust approach. Embershield’s Commercial Fire Risk Assessments are created to deliver clear, actionable insight to ensure your business premises are safe, compliant, and able to respond appropriately in a fire event.
Commercial Fire Risk Assessments
Overview
What the Assessment Includes
- Survey of the premises to review fire risk: type of use, materials stored, ignition sources, layout, occupant count, and activity.
- Review of means of escape: exits, signage, emergency lighting, clear paths; are exit routes sufficient and well maintained?
- Assessment of fire detection and alarm systems; appropriateness, condition, coverage, and maintenance.
- Consideration of firefighting access and equipment, including extinguishers, hose reels, sprinkler systems (if applicable).
- Examination of fire safety procedures: staff training, evacuation plans, drills, record-keeping.
- Identification of any hazardous areas (kitchens, boiler rooms, chemical storage, etc.) and how controls are in place.
Benefits and Importance
- Ensures duty holders (employers, managers or owners) meet legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order to ensure safety for employees, visitors, and contractors.
- Reduces risk of fire damage, business disruption, financial loss, injury, or worse.
- Helps with insurance compliance, possibly premiums, as insurers may require up-to-date risk assessments and mitigations.
- Enhances staff confidence, customer safety, helps maintain reputation.
Deliverables
- A detailed written report with findings and risk rating, supported by photos.
- Action plan prioritised by urgency, with costed or approximate remedial works suggested where relevant.
- Advice on procedural improvements, training, and drills.
- Optional follow-up inspections to verify that recommendations have been implemented correctly.
Ideal Clients
- Retail shops and shopping centres.
- Restaurants, pubs, hotels.
- Manufacturing, warehouses, industrial units.
- Office buildings and coworking spaces.
- Any business hosting public access or significant footfall.
Logistics, Cost & Regions Covered
- Embershield operates in the South of England & London areas
- Timing depends on size of property, complexity of operations, special risks, and extent of remedial works.
- Cost will be tailored to scope: number of staff, potential hazards, site visits. A free quote follows preliminary discussion.
Conclusion
Commercial Fire Risk Assessments from Embershield are essential for any business to protect people, property, and reputation. Our assessments don’t just identify risks, they help you manage them in a structured, lawful way. Acting early can save lives, time, and money.
Experienced, Certified Assessors providing Tailored Solutions
With Embershield, you get more than just a fire risk assessment — you get a partner who understands the nuances of fire safety in your premises. We evaluate current safeguards, identify gaps, and deliver bespoke action plans to keep your building compliant, your people safe, and your liability protected.