Fire Risk Assessments in Canterbury: Keeping Your Business Safe and Compliant
If you run a business or manage a property in Canterbury, fire safety is something you cannot afford to overlook. A Fire Risk Assessment is not just good practice, it is a legal requirement for almost all non domestic buildings.
Many business owners ask the same question. Do I actually need a fire risk assessment?
In most cases, yes. If you are responsible for a workplace, rental property, shared building or commercial premises, the law requires you to have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment in place.
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A Fire Risk Assessment is a practical review of your building to understand how a fire could start, who could be at risk, and what needs to be done to reduce that risk.
It looks at things like ignition sources, escape routes, fire alarms, extinguishers, signage and emergency lighting. More importantly, it turns those observations into clear actions you can actually follow, rather than a confusing document that sits in a drawer.
The aim is simple. Protect people, protect the building, and make sure you are meeting your legal responsibilities.
Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter in Canterbury
Canterbury has a wide mix of buildings, from historic properties and city centre shops to offices, HMOs and student accommodation. Each comes with its own fire safety challenges.
A professional Fire Risk Assessment helps you stay compliant with current fire safety legislation and shows that you are taking reasonable steps to keep people safe. It can also help prevent enforcement action, fines or issues with insurers if something goes wrong.
Most importantly, it gives you peace of mind. You know where you stand and what needs to be done.
Who is Responsible for a fire risk assessment?
If you are a business owner, landlord, managing agent or facilities manager, you are usually classed as the Responsible Person. That means it is your duty to make sure a Fire Risk Assessment is carried out and kept up to date.
If the building changes, the use of the space changes, or there is a fire related incident, the assessment should be reviewed. Fire safety is not a one off tick box exercise.
What Our Fire Risk Assessments Include
When we carry out a Fire Risk Assessment in Canterbury, we focus on being clear, practical and proportionate.
We inspect the property in detail, identify any risks, and provide a straightforward report that explains what needs attention and what can wait. No unnecessary jargon and no over the top recommendations.
We work with local businesses and property owners, so we understand the types of buildings in Canterbury and the common issues that come with them.
Book a Fire Risk Assessment in Canterbury
If you are unsure whether your current Fire Risk Assessment is still valid, or you do not have one in place, it is worth getting it checked.
Fire safety is not about scare tactics. It is about being prepared, compliant and confident that you are doing the right thing.
Get in touch to arrange a Fire Risk Assessment in Canterbury or to have an informal conversation about your property and what is required.