Commercial Fire Risk Assessments

Overview

A fire can shut down your business in minutes. It puts your staff, stock, customers, and buildings in danger. And if it happens, you could lose weeks to recovery—if you’re lucky enough to reopen at all. At Embershield, we carry out thorough commercial fire risk assessments across the UK, giving you real answers that help you meet the law, protect your people, and keep your operation running.

We work with business owners, facility leads, landlords, and safety officers. You face pressure from insurers, regulators, and boards who all expect you to be ready. You can’t afford fire reports full of jargon or delays in action. You need expert advice and clear steps that match how your business actually works.

Here’s what you get with us:

• Experienced UK fire safety consultants who understand real sites
• Assessments based on current fire safety law and the way you operate
• Clear, easy-to-read reports with step-by-step actions
• Support whether you run one site or a wide portfolio

Talk to us today. Call 01256 672681 or email info@embershield.uk to start your assessment.

Why Assessing Fire Risk Is So Important

Most days, your business feels safe: staff walking through hallways, customers shopping, deliveries coming in and out. But it only takes one issue—a faulty socket, a blocked escape route—to turn a normal day into a shutdown crisis.

Some common risks we flag on site:

A lot of stock, racks, and materials that burn fast
Tangled layouts with hidden exits or hard-to-reach areas
Mixed spaces where customers, staff, and the public gather

Electrical setups, kitchens, or plant rooms that spark fires
Lost or blocked escape signs and exits

Missing even one of these can lead to fines, court cases, serious injury, or worse. It can damage your reputation or stop your insurance from paying out. Our fire safety consultants help you see these problems early and fix them without overcomplicating your process or budget.

We point out what matters most to act on now, and what to handle later. You’ll see how to improve site by site, and how to stay ahead of both the law and your board’s expectations.

Where We Work

We offer commercial fire risk assessments across England and Wales. We help both small local businesses and national operators. Whatever your size, we tailor our advice for your needs.

We assess risk at:

Offices and business parks
High street shops and retail outlets
Large retail parks and shopping centres
Warehouses and shipping sites
Cafes, restaurants, pubs, and bars
Hotel chains, leisure centres, and gyms
Medical and healthcare spaces
Training centres and schools with business activity
Buildings with shops on the ground and flats above

We adjust for your sector’s layout, safety regulations, and any extra responsibilities under lease agreements or insurance.

What Our Assessors Look At

Each site runs differently, and the risks reflect that. Our process follows clear steps, but we change the focus based on your business flow and site design.

Building Layout and Use

We start with the structure and how people move inside it:

How far key escape routes are and how clear they stay
Internal barriers like fire-resistant doors and walls
High-risk areas like kitchens, plant rooms and storage
How easy it is for rescue teams to access the site

Alarms and Firefighting Systems

Early alerts and the right tools matter:

Alarm coverage, sound level, and triggers
Connection to doors and smoke systems
Fire sprays or kitchen suppression units
Properly placed and well-kept extinguishers

What Might Start or Feed a Fire

We assess all sources of heat and ignition potential:

Electrical panels, outlets, and wiring setups
Portable gear like laptops, chargers, or machines
Heating units and surfaces that get hot
Stockpiles of paper, chemicals, or waste

Escape Routes and Emergency Planning

When the alarm goes off, people need to exit fast and safely:

Number and width of available exits
Emergency lighting and proper signage
Whether corridors and stairwells are clear
Safe meeting spots outside

Fire Safety Management

Good systems mean nothing without people to run them:

Your fire policy, logbooks, and check records
Testing for alarms, lights, and escape systems
Who in your team acts as fire warden
How you brief staff and what your emergency plan says
Roles between landlords, site leads, and remote managers

Once we complete the fire risk assessment, we deliver a plan that highlights what to fix, by when, and how. You’ll know exactly what to do next.

Our Process Step by Step

We think fire safety work should be simple to plan and easy to follow. Our five-step process gives you a smooth path from start to finish.

1) Understand Your Site

We begin with a focused conversation about your operations. We look at opening hours, staff presence, layout, and previous reports. We note past enforcement notices or fire service visits.

2) Visit and Assess

We come to your site and inspect front, back, office, storage, and utility areas. We pay attention to real-life movement through the space—how goods are handled, where people work, and how people leave in a fire.

3) Review and Classify

Back at our office, we assess what we found. We rank problems based on worker safety first, then business downtime. High-priority items are easy to spot in our report.

4) Provide Your Written Report

You receive a report with clear action steps and a one-page summary for key decision-makers. It includes:

• What we found, with clear photos
• What to fix, and how fast
• Notes where you may need a third-party contractor

5) Offer Help After the Visit

We follow up with support after your review. We answer your team’s questions and help update the plan when you change your layout, stock, or working hours.

Legal Duties in Commercial Properties

If you manage or own a commercial site, UK law requires a “suitable and sufficient” fire risk assessment. This stands under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The law applies if you’re a landlord, an employer, or even a managing agent.

Legal duties include:

Keeping all fire protections in working order
Reviewing after any site changes
Proving you test and maintain safety systems

Training workers and contractors
Keeping clear written evidence

We help you meet these rules in a simple, clear way. You’ll have proof in place, updated logs, and steps to take at review dates or during insurer checks.

Why Choose Us

Not all fire safety assessors understand how real businesses work—or that you must keep operating while staying safe. We do.

Here’s why businesses choose Embershield:

Our lead consultant has Army and fire service experience
We cover major sectors, from offices to gyms
We belong to leading fire safety bodies
Our advice balances cost, speed, and safety
Our reports are simple to act on
We offer linked services like door checks and fire stopping reviews

We don’t deliver bulky paperwork. We show you how to protect people and stay open, every day.

Need a Fire Risk Assessment for Your Commercial Site?

Fire safety isn’t just about boxes to tick. It keeps people safe and businesses open. Don’t put it off—taking action now helps avoid bigger problems later. Our expert commercial fire risk assessments give you clear steps, legal cover, and peace of mind.

We’re ready when you are—whether it’s your first assessment, an update, or expert support across locations. Start now by booking your commercial fire risk assessment with us. Call 01256 672681 or email info@embershield.uk and take control of your fire safety today.

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.

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