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Each assessment is issued with a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity - recognised by Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Bath & North East Somerset Council and your insurance provider.
What Is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A fire risk assessment is a systematic, structured review of a building and the way it is used, carried out to identify anything that could start a fire, work out who could be harmed, and set out the measures needed to keep people safe. It is the foundation of fire safety compliance in England - including Bath and the wider Bath & North East Somerset area - and under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the ‘Responsible Person' for the premises has a legal duty to make sure a suitable and sufficient assessment is in place and kept up to date.
A fire risk assessment is far more than a quick visual check. A competent assessment follows a recognised five-step method, considering everything from ignition sources and combustible materials to escape routes, alarm systems, emergency lighting and the needs of the people who use the building. Where five or more people are employed, the significant findings must also be recorded in writing. Each assessment we carry out in Bath follows this methodology to the PAS 79:2020 standard and is issued with a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity.
The Five Steps of a Fire Risk Assessment
- Identify the fire hazards — sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen, such as heating, electrics, cooking and stored materials.
- Identify the people at risk — staff, tenants, guests and visitors, including anyone especially vulnerable, such as people with reduced mobility.
- Evaluate, remove and reduce the risk — judge the level of risk and decide what protective and preventive measures are needed.
- Record, plan, inform and train — record your significant findings, prepare an emergency plan and make sure people know what to do.
- Review and revise — keep the assessment current and update it whenever the building or the way it is used changes.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment in Bath?
If any of the situations below describe you, the law requires you to have a fire risk assessment completed by a competent, accredited assessor:
- You operate or are responsible for business premises in Bath or the surrounding area
- You are an employer, or self-employed with premises open to staff or the public
- You use part of a home solely for business purposes
- You run a charity, club or voluntary organisation from premises in Bath
- You are a contractor exercising a degree of control over a building
- You let accommodation to paying guests, including short-term and holiday lets
- You are a freeholder or managing agent of a leasehold block of flats in Bath
Legal duty aside, a fire risk assessment is simply good practice. It safeguards your employees, tenants, guests and property, and gives you the written proof of compliance you will need the moment Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Bath & North East Somerset Council or an insurer asks to see it.
A fire risk assessment is a structured examination of a commercial or residential building that identifies fire hazards, judges the level of risk to the people using it, and sets out exactly what must be done to bring that risk down to an acceptable level. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires every non-domestic premises in Bath to hold a suitable and sufficient assessment prepared by a competent person, and where five or more people are employed, that assessment must be written down. Bath presents its own distinct challenges - a city built largely of protected Georgian terraces and listed conversions - and our assessors are experienced across exactly these building types, having completed hundreds of assessments throughout Bath and the South West to the BAFE SP205 Part 1 standard.
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Fire safety compliance isn't something to leave to chance. Speak to Wyvern Risk Management about an accredited fire risk assessment for your Bath property and know the full cost before we attend.
What Is Included in a Fire Risk Assessment in Bath?
Every accredited fire risk assessment we carry out in Bath is thorough, compliance-driven and produced to the BAFE SP205 standard. The survey is completed in person by one of our qualified, experienced assessors and examines every element of fire safety across your building. Your report will cover:
Responsible Person Details
Clear identification of the Responsible Person, their contact details, the property address and the precise legal framework that applies to your premises and its occupancy.
Non-Compliance & Action Plans
A documented list of every non-compliance found, paired with prioritised, time-bound action plans and practical, achievable remedial steps ranked by level of risk.
Photographic Evidence
Supporting photographs of each non-compliance, making issues easy for your maintenance teams to locate and providing a clear record for any Avon Fire & Rescue Service inspection.
Maintenance & Servicing Records
A review of your routine maintenance, servicing and testing evidence, building the complete audit trail that insurers and fire authorities expect to see.
Escape Route Assessment
We verify that every escape route is unobstructed, correctly signed, easy to reach and suitable for the number and mobility of the people who use your Bath premises.
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
We confirm the right alarm and detection system is fitted, working as intended and maintained to a standard appropriate to your building layout and occupancy type.
Emergency Lighting
A visual inspection confirming that emergency escape lighting is correctly installed, fully operational and backed by a proper testing and maintenance schedule.
Signage & Instructions
We check that all fire safety notices, escape signage and fire action instructions are clearly displayed, correctly located and fully meet the legal requirements for your premises.
Each report is delivered as a PDF built on the latest PAS 79:2020 approved industry-standard template and sent straight to your inbox, accompanied by a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity that confirms the assessment was carried out by a competent, independently accredited assessor.
Ensure Your Fire Safety Compliance in Bath
Protect your people, your tenants and your legal standing with an accredited fire risk assessment in Bath from Wyvern Risk Management.
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0800 593 0916
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Which Businesses and Properties in Bath Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
A broad range of businesses, landlords and organisations across Bath are legally obliged to hold a current fire risk assessment. Those affected include:
Landlords & HMO Owners
Freeholders of leasehold blocks and HMO landlords across Bath carry a legal duty to arrange fire risk assessments for their properties. With the University of Bath and Bath Spa University together supporting one of the busiest student rental markets in the South West, HMO compliance is a particularly pressing obligation for landlords.
Commercial Premises
Shops, offices, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, cafes and spa venues throughout the city - every employer with five or more staff must hold a written fire risk assessment. Bath's tourism-led hospitality and retail economy means this duty reaches a very large share of local businesses.
Care Homes, Schools & Healthcare
Higher-risk settings such as Bath care homes, nurseries, primary and secondary schools, Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust sites and private clinics call for more frequent assessments and carry extra duties to protect vulnerable occupants.
Managing Agents & Block Management
Bath managing agents looking after communal areas, shared facilities and residential blocks must keep fire risk assessments carried out, recorded and up to date. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Building Safety Act 2022 have sharply increased these duties.
How Often Should You Review Your Fire Risk Assessment?
There is no fixed legal expiry date for a fire risk assessment. Instead, the law requires it to remain ‘suitable and sufficient' at all times - which means it should be reviewed regularly and refreshed whenever your circumstances change. For most Bath premises, an annual review is widely regarded as best practice, with a full reassessment typically recommended every one to two years depending on the building and its level of risk.
Beyond that routine cycle, your fire risk assessment should be reviewed straight away whenever something changes that could affect fire safety. If you are unsure whether your Bath assessment is still current, we can review your existing documentation and advise - call 0800 593 0916.
Review your assessment when:
- It reaches its annual review point, or a full reassessment is due
- You alter, extend or refurbish the building
- There is a change of use or occupancy, or occupant numbers rise
- You introduce new processes, equipment or stored materials
- Your fire safety systems or escape arrangements change
- There has been a fire, near miss or evacuation
- You have any reason to believe it is no longer valid
Housing Fire Risk Assessments in Bath
What are your responsibilities as a Bath landlord, managing agent or freeholder?
The freeholder of a leasehold block of flats in Bath - whether a purpose-built development or a period conversion - carries the legal responsibility for arranging a fire risk assessment of that block. Acting on its findings, they must then make sure the building as a whole, and every flat within it, complies with fire safety law. This duty exists to protect residents from the effects of fire and brings personal legal liability for the named Responsible Person.
The completed assessment must be recorded, stored safely and made available for inspection by Avon Fire & Rescue Service officers, Bath & North East Somerset Council inspectors and your tenants. It also needs to be reviewed and renewed at regular intervals - an annual review is widely regarded as best practice - and revisited straight away after any material change to the building, its occupancy or its fire safety systems.
Bath's housing stock is unusually distinctive: large numbers of Grade I and Grade II listed Georgian townhouses subdivided into flats and HMOs, alongside newer developments around the Riverside and Western Riverside regeneration area. Knowing the fire risk profile of your particular building type is essential - and our assessors work confidently across the full spread of residential property found throughout Bath.
Wyvern Risk Management delivers your Bath housing fire risk assessment as a PDF built on the current PAS 79:2020 approved industry-standard template and emailed directly to you. You can then share that record with tenants and produce it for the relevant authorities whenever it is requested.
Our Bath housing assessment process includes:
- Confirming escape routes are clear, correctly signed and easy to access
- Physically checking entry doors and sampling flat doors for fire integrity
- Verifying the correct alarm and detection system is installed and working
- Visually inspecting that emergency escape lighting is fitted and functioning
- Reviewing maintenance, safety-check and testing records
- Ensuring notices, signage and fire safety instructions are clear for tenants, visitors and owners
Commercial Fire Risk Assessments in Bath
What does your Bath business need to do?
Any commercial business in Bath that employs five or more people has a legal duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to hold a written fire risk assessment. It must take in the whole building, your management arrangements and every member of staff, demonstrating compliance with UK fire safety law. The findings then need to be recorded and produced on request for Avon Fire & Rescue Service inspection officers and for your business insurers, both of whom will expect to see a valid, in-date assessment.
Bath's economy is remarkably varied - tourism and hospitality, heritage and culture, professional services, higher education, retail, healthcare and technology - so commercial fire risk requirements differ significantly from one premises to the next. Our assessors understand the particular risk profiles and compliance demands attached to each type of commercial setting across the city and wider district.
Wyvern Risk Management uses its own bespoke cloud-based software, ‘ComplianceOnline', to inspect, audit and assess your Bath premises - giving you live, instant visibility of your compliance status across every site and every device, so you can get on with running the business.
What Are the Benefits of a ‘ComplianceOnline' Fire Risk Assessment?
PAS 79 Compliant Reporting
Reports are produced on a PAS 79 template and comply with current UK legislation - accepted by Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Bath & North East Somerset Council officers.
Instant Portfolio Access
Log in and see all your fire risk assessment reports in one place, across every Bath property you manage, on any device whenever you need them.
Colour-Coded Action Plans
Actions are colour-coded and ordered by priority, so you tackle the most critical fire safety risks first and in the most cost-effective sequence.
Online Fire Logbook
Your fire logbook lives securely online - protected from fire, always to hand and continuously up to date. A legal requirement for every Bath employer.
BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity
Every assessment carries a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity, giving you and your insurers confidence that the correct procedures have been followed by a competent, independently accredited assessor.
Book Your Bath Fire Risk Assessment Today
From a single shop or office to large residential blocks and multi-site portfolios, Wyvern Risk Management provides accredited, cost-effective fire risk assessments right across Bath.
Fixed prices from £199 with no hidden charges.
0800 593 0916
info@wyvernriskmanagement.co.uk
Who Can Carry Out a Fire Risk Assessment in Bath?
A fire risk assessment in Bath must be undertaken by a competent person - someone with the knowledge, training, qualifications and hands-on experience to recognise fire hazards and judge risk accurately for your specific building and how it is used.
For the great majority of businesses and landlords, that means engaging an externally accredited fire risk assessor rather than relying on in-house staff or unqualified contractors. Wyvern Risk Management's principal assessor, Marc Anderson, holds a Tier 3 Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessor qualification, a Level 4 Diploma (ABBE) in Fire Risk Assessment and BAFE SP205 third-party accreditation backed by UKAS - the highest level of independently verified competence available for fire risk assessment in the UK.
Appointing an unqualified or non-accredited assessor can undermine your compliance documentation and leave you exposed to enforcement by Avon Fire & Rescue Service, as well as personal criminal liability as the Responsible Person. Our reports are accepted by Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Bath & North East Somerset Council and insurers as proof of a compliant, competent assessment.
Don't put your compliance at risk with non-accredited providers.
Why Choose Wyvern Risk Management for Fire Risk Assessments in Bath?
The assessor you appoint in Bath genuinely matters. Here is why the city's businesses, landlords and managing agents place their trust in Wyvern Risk Management:
BAFE SP205 Accredited
Third-party certified and UKAS-backed under the UK's foremost fire risk management scheme. Recognised by Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Bath & North East Somerset Council and insurers as independent proof of assessor competence.
25+ Years Fire Service Experience
Our principal assessor brings over 25 years of frontline Fire & Rescue Service experience to every visit - delivering real-world judgement that goes well beyond a box-ticking exercise.
Fixed Prices from £199
No hidden charges. No surprises.
You will know the exact price of your Bath fire risk assessment before we attend - guaranteed. Free, no-obligation quotations available on request.
Independent & Unbiased
We don't sell fire safety equipment or installation work. Our only job is producing an accurate, impartial assessment that serves your compliance needs and your tenants' safety.
ComplianceOnline Technology
Our cloud-based ComplianceOnline platform gives Bath businesses instant access to live assessment reports, colour-coded action plans, online fire logbooks and full portfolio oversight from any device.
Bath Specialists
We know Bath's distinctive property landscape - from listed Georgian townhouses and city-centre hospitality venues to Oldfield Park student HMOs, Riverside apartments and rural premises out towards Keynsham, Midsomer Norton and Radstock.
Secure Your Accredited Fire Risk Assessment in Bath Now
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Marc from Wyvern Risk Management carried out a full FRA of our apartment block. He was very professional, but most importantly, he was positive and reassuring when giving us the necessary advice needed to make sure we meet all new compliance requirements. I can't recommend him enough and we will definitely be using him in the future.
Home Side House
Marc was very helpful and informative while carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment for us. He shared his knowledge of fire compliance requirements and demonstrated an understanding of how these can be achieved in a practical way. I would recommend Wyvern as a company and we will be using them again.
Sue
Wyvern Risk Management have completed several Fire Risk Assessments across our sites over the years, each time they have been thorough and very informative. Marc is professional, helpful and very engaging. I would highly recommend Wyvern Risk Management and will be continuing to use their services going forward.
Andrew
Meeting the Highest Fire Risk Assessment Standards in Bath
Every fire risk assessment Wyvern Risk Management carries out in Bath is delivered to the BAFE SP205 Part 1 standard - the benchmark for third-party certified fire risk assessment providers in the UK - and produced on the PAS 79:2020 approved industry-standard template.
Our wider accreditations - SSAIB, FPA (Fire Protection Association), FIA (Fire Industry Association) and IFSM (Institute of Fire Safety Managers) - offer further reassurance of our technical competence and professional standing. Each assessment is issued with a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity, giving Bath businesses, landlords and managing agents the documented compliance evidence they need to satisfy Avon Fire & Rescue Service, Bath & North East Somerset Council and their insurers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Risk Assessments in Bath
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement for Bath businesses?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every non-domestic premises in Bath must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment prepared by a competent person, and it must be written down where five or more people are employed. Enforcement locally sits with Avon Fire & Rescue Service. Non-compliance can lead to enforcement notices, unlimited fines and personal criminal prosecution of the Responsible Person.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed in Bath?
The law sets no single fixed interval - instead, your fire risk assessment must stay suitable and sufficient at all times. For most Bath premises an annual review is regarded as best practice. It should also be reviewed straight away after any significant change to the building, its occupancy, its processes or its fire safety systems, and following any fire-related incident. Avon Fire & Rescue Service can ask to see a current assessment at any point during an inspection or enforcement visit.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Bath?
Wyvern Risk Management provides accredited fire risk assessments in Bath with fixed prices starting from £199. The final figure depends on the size, complexity and occupancy of your premises. We supply a free, no-obligation fixed quote before any work starts - call us on 0800 593 0916 to talk through your requirements. There are no hidden charges and no unexpected extras.
Do I need a fire risk assessment for a block of flats in Bath?
Yes. The freeholder or Responsible Person for a leasehold block of flats in Bath has a legal duty to arrange a fire risk assessment of the building's communal areas. The findings must be recorded, stored and made available to tenants, Avon Fire & Rescue Service and Bath & North East Somerset Council. Under the Fire Safety Act 2021 this duty now expressly covers the building's structure, external walls and flat entrance doors - a point of real significance given the number of converted period buildings across Bath.
Who enforces fire risk assessment requirements in Bath?
Fire risk assessment compliance in Bath is enforced principally by Avon Fire & Rescue Service for commercial and most residential premises. Bath & North East Somerset Council's housing enforcement teams also inspect HMOs and licensed properties. Both bodies can issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices and unlimited fines, and can pursue criminal prosecution of any Responsible Person found to be non-compliant.
Do I need a fire risk assessment for a listed Georgian building in Bath?
Yes. Listed status does not remove the duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 - it makes competent assessment even more important. Bath has one of the highest concentrations of listed buildings in the country, and many Georgian townhouses have been converted into flats, offices, HMOs and guest houses. Assessing fire safety in these buildings calls for careful judgement to protect occupants while respecting the historic fabric, and our assessors are experienced in exactly this kind of heritage property.
What is the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire door inspection?
A fire risk assessment is a wide-ranging evaluation of all fire hazards, risks and safety measures across your whole premises - required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A fire door inspection is a specialist, focused check of individual fire door sets, confirming their condition, compliance and correct installation. Both are legal requirements for most Bath businesses and landlords. The two complement one another but are not interchangeable, and Wyvern Risk Management provides both.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments for University of Bath and Bath Spa student properties?
Yes. We provide accredited fire risk assessments for student HMOs, purpose-built student accommodation and private landlord properties serving the University of Bath and Bath Spa University, including across Oldfield Park, Widcombe, Twerton, Bear Flat and the city centre. Bath's large student population makes fire risk assessment and fire door compliance for HMOs a significant and regularly audited responsibility for local landlords.
Can a fire risk assessment be carried out in an occupied building in Bath?
Yes. Our assessors are used to working within occupied shops, offices, hotels, residential blocks and HMOs across Bath with minimal disruption to staff, tenants, guests and customers. We plan around your opening hours and operational needs to keep any inconvenience to an absolute minimum.
Book Your Fire Risk Assessment in Bath Today
For fully accredited, PAS 79:2020 compliant fire risk assessments in Bath, contact Wyvern Risk Management now.
Fixed prices from £199 - no hidden charges.
0800 593 0916info@wyvernriskmanagement.co.uk
Also Need a Fire Door Inspection for Your Bath Property?
A fire door inspection is a separate but equally important legal duty for most Bath businesses and landlords. Take a look at our fire door inspection service today.
Fire Risk Assessments Across Bath, Bristol and the South West
Bath and the surrounding Bath & North East Somerset area are central to our service, but Wyvern Risk Management delivers accredited fire risk assessments and fire door inspections right across the South West and South Wales. If your properties are spread across several locations, we can look after your entire portfolio under one consistent, accredited service.
Bath
Our Bath service covers the city centre, Widcombe, Bathwick, Oldfield Park, Twerton, Combe Down, Weston, Larkhall, Bear Flat and out across Keynsham, Saltford, Midsomer Norton and Radstock.
Bristol & the South West
Working right next door in Bristol, we provide accredited fire risk assessments and fire door inspections across Bristol and the surrounding area. See our dedicated fire risk assessments in Bristol page for full details.
Exeter, Cardiff & Beyond
We also cover Exeter, Cardiff, Newport, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset - supporting landlords, businesses and managing agents throughout the wider South West and South Wales.
Managing properties across Bath, Bristol or several South West locations? We can cover your full portfolio under a single accredited inspection and assessment programme - get in touch to talk through your requirements.
Book Your Accredited Fire Risk Assessment in Bath Today
With fire safety enforcement stepping up across the South West and the duties on Bath businesses, landlords and managing agents tighter than they have ever been, there has never been a better time to make sure your fire risk assessment is current, accredited and properly documented.
Fixed prices from £199 - no hidden charges - free no-obligation quote.
BAFE SP205 accredited • PAS 79:2020 compliant • UKAS backed • Accepted by Avon Fire & Rescue Service.
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Get your accredited fire risk assessment in Bath in place before an enforcement visit takes place - and enjoy real peace of mind knowing your property, your people and your legal position are fully protected.