Care homes and supported accommodation · Midlands
Fire risk assessments for care homes and supported accommodation
Clear, Proportionate Risk Management
Independent fire risk assessments for care and supported living settings, taking account of resident vulnerability, how staff would respond and the layout of the building.
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Care homes and supported accommodation
Why care premises need particular attention
Care premises combine sleeping accommodation with residents who may need assistance to reach safety. Fire precautions and emergency arrangements need to reflect residents’ needs, staffing and the building’s layout.
Resident vulnerability
The assessment considers residents’ mobility, awareness and support needs, including the assistance they may require in an emergency.
Sleeping accommodation
Fire detection, warning and staff response arrangements need to reflect sleeping occupants and staffing levels throughout the day and night.
Evacuation strategy
The assessment considers whether the evacuation strategy, including progressive horizontal evacuation where appropriate, is supported by the building’s fire protection, staffing and residents’ needs.
Compartmentation and doors
Fire doors, walls and floors that limit the spread of fire and smoke are central to how many care buildings work, so their condition matters.
What an assessment can cover
What an assessment of a care setting can cover
Each assessment reflects the building’s layout, use and occupants. Areas considered may include:
- Staffing arrangements and how staff would respond, including at night
- Personal emergency evacuation arrangements for residents who need help
- Fire doors and compartmentation between rooms, corridors and stairs
- Detection, alarm and emergency lighting arrangements
- Housekeeping, storage and fire loading in corridors and communal areas
- Fire safety management, records and staff awareness
How Apex approaches it
Independent and proportionate
Apex provides independent assessments and practical recommendations tailored to your premises. As a consultancy, Apex does not carry out installation or remedial work.
Understand the premises
The assessment considers the building, its occupants, day-to-day use and existing fire safety arrangements.
Explain the risks
Significant findings are explained in plain language, with the reasons for each recommendation.
Prioritise action
Prioritised recommendations help you plan appropriate action and focus on the most significant risks.
A quote for your premises
Your quote reflects the size, use and complexity of the premises and the assessment required.
Questions
Questions about fire risk assessments for care homes
Short answers to common questions. If yours is not here, call or email Apex.
How often should a care home fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The assessment should be reviewed regularly and updated when significant changes affect fire safety, or if there is reason to believe it is no longer valid. Changes to residents’ needs, staffing, the building or its use may prompt a review. Apex can discuss an appropriate review approach for your premises.
Does Apex provide staff fire training or equipment?
No. Apex provides independent assessment and advice only. It does not install equipment or deliver training.
Can you assess supported living or small residential homes?
Yes. Apex assesses care homes, supported accommodation and similar settings. Tell us about the building and how it is used and we will confirm the scope.
Need a fire risk assessment for a care setting?
Share a few details about your building and what you need. Apex will confirm the scope and provide a quote.