FAQ

The responsible person is legally required to ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out. This may include:

• Employers.
• Building owners.
• Landlords.
• Managing agents.
• Freeholders.
• Property management companies.

Yes. Most non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings are required to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Fire risk assessments should be reviewed regularly and whenever there are significant changes to the building, occupancy or use. As a guide:

• Low-risk premises – annually.
• Higher-risk premises – more frequently.
• Following alterations or changes in occupancy.
• After a fire or significant incident.

Apollo Fire Risk Assessment undertakes assessments for a wide range of premises, including:

• Offices.
• Shops and retail premises.
• Warehouses.
• Industrial buildings.
• Hotels and guest accommodation.
• Restaurants and public houses.
• Schools and educational buildings.
• Healthcare premises.
• Residential blocks of flats.
• HMOs.
• Mixed-use buildings.
• Places of assembly and leisure facilities.

A typical assessment includes:

• Inspection of escape routes.
• Review of fire doors and compartmentation.
• Assessment of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Review of emergency lighting.
• Consideration of fire-fighting equipment.
• Assessment of occupancy and evacuation arrangements.
• Identification of fire hazards.
• Recommendations for improvements where necessary.

A detailed report is then provided with prioritised actions.

The duration depends on the size and complexity of the building. Smaller premises may take one to two hours, while larger buildings and residential blocks may require several hours or multiple visits.

No. Fire Risk Assessments are generally non-intrusive and can usually be carried out while the premises remain occupied and operational.

No.

Apollo Fire Risk Assessment does not undertake EWS1 assessments, external wall surveys or specialist façade investigations.

No.

Our services are generally limited to non-intrusive visual assessments. Where opening-up works or specialist investigations are required, recommendations can be made for appropriately qualified specialists.

The purpose of a Fire Risk Assessment is to identify areas where improvements may be required. Recommendations are prioritised according to risk and are intended to provide practical and proportionate solutions, the report is held with the client and not distributed to any 3rd parties by Apollo.

Yes.

Apollo Fire Risk Assessment can provide advice and support where concerns have been raised by the Fire and Rescue Service or where improvements are required to demonstrate compliance.

Based in Bath, Apollo Fire Risk Assessment provides services throughout:

• Bath.
• Bristol.
• Birmingham

Other locations may be considered by arrangement.

Yes

Yes, Apollo complies fully with SKEB requirements.

20 years’ experience in Building Control and fire safety:

• MCABE - Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
• Registered Building Inspector status. RBI
• ABBE Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.

Yes.

All assessments are accompanied by a clear and professionally prepared report identifying findings, recommendations and suggested priorities for action.

A small shop or HMO a fee of £150 is payable, VAT Not Applicable.

Costs vary depending upon:

• Building size.
• Complexity.
• Occupancy.
• Number of floors.
• Type of use.

Please contact Apollo Fire Risk Assessment for a free, no-obligation quotation

• Over 20 years’ experience in Building Control and regulatory compliance.
• Practical and proportionate advice.
• Independent and impartial assessments.
• Experience with residential, commercial and complex buildings.
• Clear and easy-to-understand reports.
• Professional and reliable service.
• Based in Bath and serving clients throughout Bristol, Birmingham.