Commercial fire risk assessment in London
A commercial fire risk assessment is a review of the fire risks in a business premises and the controls in place to reduce those risks. It is a separate service from a residential fire risk assessment and is more relevant to offices, shops, warehouses, mixed-use buildings and other commercial settings.
C-FRA
A commercial fire risk assessment is a review of the fire risks in a business premises and the controls in place to reduce those risks. It is a separate service from a residential fire risk assessment and is more relevant to offices, shops, warehouses, mixed-use buildings and other commercial settings.
The technical scope and certificate details are still under review.
Haven offers this service and the prices shown are confirmed. What is still under review is the technical detail — the precise scope, what the certificate states, the legislation behind it and how often it should be repeated. Rather than fill those in from general knowledge and present them as Haven’s position, they are left out until somebody with the relevant competence has checked them.
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QUICK ANSWERS
What does a commercial fire risk assessment cover?
It looks at fire hazards, means of escape, detection and warning systems, fire-fighting equipment, housekeeping practices and the arrangements in place to reduce risk within the premises.
Who needs a commercial fire risk assessment?
This is relevant to commercial premises, businesses, property managers and owners who need a review of fire safety arrangements and any action needed to keep a building reasonably safe.
Is this different from a residential fire risk assessment?
Yes. The residential and commercial risk-assessment routes are not the same, and a commercial property usually needs a service tailored to the building type and occupancy.
What a C-FRA actually records.
Whether you operate from an office, a shop, a restaurant, a warehouse or a mixed-use building, the fire risk assessment should match the property and how it is used. A business premises can have very different needs from a small residential property or a block of flats.
The assessment should consider the risks present in the building, whether the layout and occupancy are suitable, how people escape in the event of fire, and whether the equipment, signage and procedures are adequate. It is a practical review designed to help owners and managers understand what is required to reduce risk.
A written assessment is not just a formality; it provides a record of the hazards identified, what action is needed and how risk is being managed. For many businesses, that review is a key part of their fire safety responsibilities.
Who this is for, and the properties it applies to.
Businesses and property owners
Property owners and managers who need a formal fire safety review for offices, shops, restaurants and similar premises.
Commercial and mixed-use buildings
Buildings with multiple uses, significant occupancy or a need to confirm that fire safety arrangements are suitable and reviewed.
SUITABLE PROPERTY TYPES
- Commercial property
CATEGORY
Fire Safety Services
The inspection, in the order it happens.
Premises review
Review of the building type, occupancy, layout and business use to determine the main risks and control measures needed.
Fire safety controls
Assessment of alarm systems, escape routes, signage, emergency arrangements and any equipment already in place.
Action priorities
A clear picture of what should be improved, what is already satisfactory and where risk reduction is most urgent.
Commercial Fire Risk Assessment tiers, with the unit of sale on every line.
Tiers are priced by what is actually being inspected. Every line can be booked directly.
Communal area, up to 3 floors
Communal area, 4–5 floors
Communal area, 6–10 floors
Full building, 1–3 floors
Full building, 4–5 floors
Full building, 6–10 floors
Full building, 11–15 floors
Communal area, 11+ floors
Full building, 16+ floors
| TIER | UNIT OF SALE | PRICE | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communal area, up to 3 floors | Communal area, up to 3 floors | £149.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Communal area, up to 3 floors |
| Communal area, 4–5 floors | Communal area, 4–5 floors | £184.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Communal area, 4–5 floors |
| Communal area, 6–10 floors | Communal area, 6–10 floors | £274.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Communal area, 6–10 floors |
| Full building, 1–3 floors | Full building, 1–3 floors | £244.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Full building, 1–3 floors |
| Full building, 4–5 floors | Full building, 4–5 floors | £364.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Full building, 4–5 floors |
| Full building, 6–10 floors | Full building, 6–10 floors | £484.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Full building, 6–10 floors |
| Full building, 11–15 floors | Full building, 11–15 floors | £584.99 | Book Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Full building, 11–15 floors |
| Communal area, 11+ floors | Communal area, 11+ floors | Quoted on request | Quote Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Communal area, 11+ floors |
| Full building, 16+ floors | Full building, 16+ floors | Quoted on request | Quote Commercial Fire Risk Assessment, Full building, 16+ floors |
Asked about Commercial Fire Risk Assessment.
The review frequency depends on the property, the occupancy and the nature of the risks involved. A regular review is often needed to keep the document current.
Yes, but a mixed-use property often needs a tailored review because the commercial and residential parts may have different risks and controls.
No. The assessment identifies the risk and requirements. Installation is the work needed to fit the actual fire protection equipment once those needs are known.
Commercial Fire Risk Assessment in London.
Serving Central London and nearby postcodes. One engineer network and one renewal calendar. Where the qualifications overlap, several services can be covered in a single visit.
Usually booked in the same visit.
Fire Risk Assessment
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as amended by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022
Fire Door Inspection
Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
Emergency Lighting Test
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, with BS 5266-1
Book a C-FRA anywhere in London.
Weekday morning and afternoon appointments.