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Do I Need a Fire Risk Assessment in Exeter?
If any of the following apply to you, you have a legal requirement to have a fire risk assessment carried out by a competent, accredited assessor:
- You are responsible for business premises in Exeter or Devon
- You are an employer or self-employed with business premises
- You are responsible for a part of a dwelling used solely for business purposes
- You are a charity or voluntary organisation occupying premises in Exeter
- You are a contractor with a degree of control over any premises
- You are a landlord providing accommodation for paying guests
- You are a freeholder or managing agent of a leasehold block of flats in Exeter
Beyond the legal obligation, a fire risk assessment makes sound business sense. It protects your staff, tenants, customers and assets - and gives you the documented evidence of compliance you need if Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Exeter City Council or your insurer ever asks for it.
A fire risk assessment is a methodical investigation of a business or residential premises, identifying fire hazards, evaluating the risk to people, and setting out the actions required to reduce that risk to an acceptable level. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all non-domestic premises in Exeter must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person. If you employ five or more people, the assessment must be recorded in writing. All of our assessors are highly experienced and qualified, and Wyvern Risk Management is a third-party assessed organisation delivering work to the BAFE SP205 Part 1 standard, with hundreds of fire risk assessments completed across Exeter, Devon and the wider South West region.
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What Is Included in a Fire Risk Assessment in Exeter?
Our accredited fire risk assessments in Exeter are detailed, compliance-led and delivered to the BAFE SP205 standard. Every assessment is carried out on-site by one of our experienced, qualified assessors and covers all areas relevant to fire safety across your premises. Our assessment reports include:
Responsible Person Details
Full identification of the Responsible Person, contact details, property address and the legal framework applying to your specific premises and occupancy type.
Non-Compliance & Action Plans
A clear record of all non-compliances identified, with time-bound action plans and practical remedial recommendations prioritised by risk level.
Photographic Evidence
Photographs of all non-compliances to aid easy identification for maintenance teams and contractors, and for any subsequent inspection by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Maintenance & Servicing Records
Evidence of routine maintenance, servicing and testing across your premises, providing a complete compliance audit trail for insurers and fire authorities.
Escape Route Assessment
We check that all escape routes are clear, correctly signed, easily accessible and adequate for the number and type of occupants in your Exeter premises.
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
We check that the correct alarm and detection system is installed, operating correctly and appropriately maintained for your occupancy type and building layout.
Emergency Lighting
Visual inspection to confirm emergency escape lighting is correctly installed, operational and subject to a suitable testing and maintenance regime.
Signage & Instructions
We confirm all fire safety notices, escape route signage and fire action instructions are clear, correctly positioned and meet legal requirements for your Exeter premises.
All fire risk assessments are produced as a PDF to the latest PAS 79:2020 approved industry standard template and delivered directly to you by email, alongside a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity confirming that the assessment has been carried out by a competent, independently accredited assessor.
Ensure Your Fire Safety Compliance in Exeter
Protect your staff, tenants and legal standing with an accredited fire risk assessment in Exeter from Wyvern Risk Management.
Fixed prices from £199 - no hidden charges.
0800 593 0916
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Which Businesses and Properties in Exeter Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
A wide range of businesses, landlords and organisations across Exeter and Devon are legally required to have a fire risk assessment. These include:
Landlords & HMO Owners
Freeholders of leasehold blocks and HMO landlords in Exeter have a legal duty to carry out fire risk assessments for their properties. Exeter's large University of Exeter student population drives one of the most active HMO markets in the South West - making fire risk assessment compliance an especially high-priority obligation for local landlords in St James, Newtown, Heavitree and Pinhoe. Results must be recorded, stored and made available to tenants, Exeter City Council and Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
Commercial Premises
Offices, retail units, warehouses, restaurants, hotels and hospitality venues across Exeter city centre, Sowton Industrial Estate, Marsh Barton, Middlemoor and beyond - all employers with five or more staff must have a written fire risk assessment. Exeter's growing commercial and retail sector, including the redeveloped Guildhall Quarter, means this applies to a significant number of local businesses.
Care Homes, Schools & Healthcare
Higher-risk environments including Exeter care homes, primary and secondary schools, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust premises and private healthcare facilities require more frequent fire risk assessments and carry additional obligations to protect vulnerable occupants. Our assessors understand the sector-specific compliance requirements for these settings.
Managing Agents & Block Management
Exeter managing agents responsible for communal areas, shared facilities and residential blocks must ensure fire risk assessments are carried out, recorded and kept current. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Building Safety Act 2022 have significantly increased compliance obligations for block managers - particularly relevant to Exeter's growing new-build apartment sector along the Quayside and Exe Estuary.
Housing Fire Risk Assessments in Exeter
What do you need to do as an Exeter landlord, managing agent or freeholder?
The freeholder of a leasehold block of flats in Exeter - whether purpose-built or a conversion - has the legal responsibility to carry out a fire risk assessment for the block. Based on the results of that assessment, they must ensure that the whole building and all flats within it are compliant with fire safety legislation. This requirement protects tenants from the effects of fire and carries personal legal liability for the Responsible Person.
The results of the fire risk assessment must be recorded, carefully stored and made available for inspection by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service officers, Exeter City Council inspecting officers and your tenants. These assessments must be renewed or replaced periodically — annual reviews are considered best practice in most cases, and are required immediately following any significant change to the building, occupancy or fire safety systems.
Exeter has a particularly active residential market, with significant conversion activity in the city centre, St Thomas, Topsham Road and St David's, as well as large purpose-built student and private rented sector blocks. Understanding the fire risk profile of your specific building type is essential — our assessors are experienced across all residential property types common to Exeter and Devon.
Wyvern Risk Management will produce your Exeter housing fire risk assessment as a PDF using the latest version of PAS 79:2020 as the approved industry standard template, sent directly to your email. You will then be able to provide a record of this assessment to tenants and make it available to relevant authorities on request.
Our Exeter housing assessment process includes:
- Checking escape routes are clear, correctly signed and easily accessible
- Physically checking entry doors and sampling flat doors for fire integrity
- Checking the correct alarm and detection system is installed and operating
- Visually inspecting emergency escape lighting is correctly installed and functioning
- Reviewing maintenance, safety checks and testing paperwork
- Ensuring notices, signage and fire safety instructions are clear and available for tenants, visitors and owners
Commercial Fire Risk Assessments in Exeter
What does your Exeter business need to do?
The owner of a commercial business in Exeter who employs five or more people has a legal responsibility under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to carry out a written fire risk assessment. This must cover the whole building, the management processes and all staff, ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation. The results must be recorded and made available to Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service inspection officers and your business insurers, both of whom will require evidence of a valid, current fire risk assessment.
Exeter's diverse economy - spanning tourism and hospitality, professional services, healthcare, education, retail and manufacturing - means commercial fire risk assessment requirements vary considerably between premises. Our assessors understand the specific risk profiles and compliance requirements for each type of commercial environment in Exeter and Devon.
Wyvern Risk Management uses its bespoke cloud-based software ‘ComplianceOnline' to inspect, audit and assess your Exeter premises on your behalf — giving you instant, live access to your compliance status across all locations and all devices, so you can concentrate on running your 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 Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Exeter City Council officers.
Instant Portfolio Access
Log in and view all your fire risk assessment reports in one place, across all your Exeter and Devon properties, on any device at any time.
Colour-Coded Action Plans
Actions are colour-coded and listed in order of priority, ensuring you address the most critical fire safety risks first in the most cost-effective way.
Online Fire Logbook
Your fire logbook is stored securely online - safer from fire, easily accessible and always up to date. A legal requirement for every Exeter employer.
BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity
Every assessment comes with a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity, giving you and your insurers assurance that the correct procedures have been followed by a competent, independently accredited assessor.
Book Your Exeter Fire Risk Assessment Today
From single commercial premises to large residential blocks and multi-site portfolios, Wyvern Risk Management delivers accredited, cost-effective fire risk assessments across Exeter and Devon.
Fixed prices from £199 with no hidden charges.
0800 593 0916
info@wyvernriskmanagement.co.uk
Who Can Carry Out a Fire Risk Assessment in Exeter?
A fire risk assessment in Exeter must be carried out by a competent person - someone with the knowledge, training, qualifications and practical experience to identify fire hazards and assess risk accurately for your specific premises and occupancy type.
For most businesses and landlords, this means appointing an externally accredited fire risk assessor rather than relying on internal 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 assessed competence available for fire risk assessment in the UK.
Using an unqualified or non-accredited assessor can invalidate your compliance documentation and leave you exposed to enforcement action from Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and personal criminal liability as the Responsible Person. Our reports are accepted by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Exeter City Council and insurers as evidence of compliant, competent assessment.
Don't risk your compliance by using non-accredited providers.
Why Choose Wyvern Risk Management for Fire Risk Assessments in Exeter?
Choosing the right fire risk assessor in Exeter makes a real difference. Here's why Exeter businesses, landlords and managing agents trust Wyvern Risk Management:
BAFE SP205 Accredited
Third-party certified and UKAS-backed under the UK's leading fire risk management accreditation scheme. Accepted by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Exeter City Council and insurers as independent evidence of assessor competence.
30+ Years Fire Service Experience
Our principal assessor brings over 32 years of frontline Fire & Rescue Service experience to every assessment - giving you real-world insight that goes far beyond a tick-box compliance exercise.
Fixed Prices from £199
No hidden charges. No surprises.
You will know the exact cost of your Exeter fire risk assessment before we attend - guaranteed. Free no-obligation quotation available on request.
Independent & Unbiased
We don't sell fire safety equipment or installation services. Our sole focus is producing an accurate, impartial assessment that genuinely serves your compliance needs and your tenants' safety.
ComplianceOnline Technology
Our cloud-based ComplianceOnline platform gives Exeter businesses instant access to live assessment reports, colour-coded action plans, online fire logbooks and full portfolio management across all devices.
Exeter & Devon Specialists
We understand Exeter's diverse property landscape - from city centre commercial premises and Quayside residential developments to St James student HMOs, Sowton business parks, Topsham conversions and wider East Devon rural properties.
Secure Your Accredited Fire Risk Assessment in Exeter Now
Book with Wyvern Risk Management to ensure your Exeter property has a fully accredited, PAS 79:2020 compliant fire risk assessment - with documentation accepted by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Exeter City Council and your insurers.
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 Exeter
All fire risk assessments carried out by Wyvern Risk Management in Exeter are delivered to the BAFE SP205 Part 1 standard - the gold standard for third-party certified fire risk assessment providers in the UK - and produced to the PAS 79:2020 approved industry standard template.
Our additional accreditations - SSAIB, FPA (Fire Protection Association), FIA (Fire Industry Association) and IFSM (Institute of Fire Safety Managers) - provide further assurance of our technical competence and professional standing. Every assessment comes with a BAFE SP205 Certificate of Conformity, giving Exeter businesses, landlords and managing agents the documented evidence of compliance they need to satisfy Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, Exeter City Council and their insurers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Risk Assessments in Exeter
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement for Exeter businesses?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, all non-domestic premises in Exeter must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment carried out by a competent person. If you employ five or more people, the assessment must be recorded in writing. This is enforced locally by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service. Failure to comply can result in enforcement notices, unlimited fines and personal criminal prosecution of the Responsible Person.
How often does a fire risk assessment need to be reviewed in Exeter?
There is no single fixed interval in law - instead, your fire risk assessment must remain suitable and sufficient at all times. An annual review is considered best practice for most Exeter premises. It must also be reviewed immediately following any significant change to your building, occupancy, processes or fire safety systems, and after any fire-related incident. Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service can require you to produce a current assessment at any time during an inspection or enforcement visit.
How much does a fire risk assessment cost in Exeter?
Wyvern Risk Management provides accredited fire risk assessments in Exeter with fixed prices starting from £199. The final cost depends on the size, complexity and occupancy type of your premises. We provide a free, no-obligation fixed quote before any work begins - call us on 0800 593 0916 to discuss your requirements. There are no hidden charges or unexpected extras.
Do I need a fire risk assessment for a block of flats in Exeter?
Yes. The freeholder or Responsible Person for a leasehold block of flats in Exeter has a legal duty to carry out a fire risk assessment for the building's communal areas. The results must be recorded, stored and made available to tenants, Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Exeter City Council. Under the Fire Safety Act 2021, this duty now explicitly extends to the building's structure, external walls and flat entrance doors - particularly relevant to Exeter's growing new-build apartment sector.
Who enforces fire risk assessment requirements in Exeter?
Fire risk assessment compliance in Exeter is primarily enforced by Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service for commercial and most residential premises. Exeter City Council housing enforcement teams also carry out inspections of HMOs and licensed properties. Both organisations have powers to issue enforcement notices, prohibition notices, unlimited fines and pursue criminal prosecution of Responsible Persons found to be non-compliant.
What is the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire door inspection?
A fire risk assessment is a broad evaluation of all fire hazards, risks and safety measures across your entire premises - required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. A fire door inspection is a specialist, dedicated assessment of individual fire door sets to verify their condition, compliance and correct installation. Both are legal requirements for most Exeter businesses and landlords. They complement each other but are not interchangeable. Wyvern Risk Management provides both services.
Do you carry out fire risk assessments for University of Exeter student properties?
Yes. We provide accredited fire risk assessments for student HMOs, purpose-built student accommodation blocks and private landlord properties across the University of Exeter campus area, St James, Newtown, Heavitree and surrounding streets. Exeter's large student population makes fire risk assessment and fire door compliance for HMOs a significant and frequently audited obligation for local landlords.
Can a fire risk assessment be carried out in an occupied building in Exeter?
Yes. Our assessors are experienced in working in occupied commercial premises, residential blocks and HMOs across Exeter with minimal disruption to staff, tenants and customers. We work flexibly around your business hours and operational requirements to keep inconvenience to an absolute minimum.
Book Your Fire Risk Assessment in Exeter Today
For fully accredited, PAS 79:2020 compliant fire risk assessments in Exeter and across Devon, 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 Exeter Property?
A fire door inspection is a separate but equally important legal requirement for most Exeter businesses and landlords. See our fire door inspection service today.
Fire Risk Assessments Across Exeter, Bristol and the South West
While Exeter and Devon are a key part of our service area, Wyvern Risk Management provides accredited fire risk assessments and fire door inspections across the full South West and South Wales region. If you manage properties in multiple locations, we can cover your entire portfolio under a single, consistent accredited service.
Exeter & Devon
Our Exeter service covers Exeter city centre, St James, Newtown, Heavitree, Topsham, Pinhoe, Sowton, Marsh Barton, Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Crediton and the wider East and Mid Devon areas.
Bristol & Bath
Based in Bristol, we provide accredited fire risk assessments and fire door inspections across Bristol, Bath, Bath & North East Somerset and surrounding areas. See our dedicated fire risk assessments in Bristol page for full details.
Cardiff, Gloucester & Beyond
We also cover Cardiff, Newport, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset - serving landlords, businesses and managing agents across the wider South West and South Wales region.
Managing properties across Exeter, Bristol or multiple South West locations? We can cover your full portfolio under a single accredited inspection and assessment programme - contact us to discuss your requirements.
Book Your Accredited Fire Risk Assessment in Exeter Today
With fire safety enforcement increasing across the South West and the legal obligations on Exeter businesses, landlords and managing agents tighter than ever, there has never been a more important time to ensure 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 Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.
0800 593 0916
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Secure your accredited fire risk assessment in Exeter before an enforcement visit takes place - and enjoy genuine peace of mind knowing your property, your people and your legal position are fully protected.