Commercial premises and offices · Midlands
Fire risk assessments for commercial premises and offices
Clear, Proportionate Risk Management
Independent fire risk assessments for offices, shops, workshops and other commercial buildings, shaped around staff, visitors, contractors and the way the space is used.
Share your building type and postcode so we can provide a quote tailored to your premises.
Commercial premises and offices
Why workplaces need particular attention
Changes to a business can affect escape routes, occupancy and the suitability of existing fire precautions. An assessment considers how the premises are currently used and managed.
Staff, visitors and contractors
People who do not know the building need clear routes, signage and instructions. The assessment considers who is on site and when.
Layout changes
Changes to partitions, meeting rooms and workstations can affect escape routes and the coverage of fire detection and warning systems.
Storage and housekeeping
Stock, archives, packaging and waste can add fuel and block exits if they are not managed.
Evacuation management
Fire wardens, assembly points and procedures need to work in practice, not just on paper.
What an assessment can cover
What an assessment of an office or commercial building can cover
Each assessment reflects the building’s layout, use and occupants. Areas considered may include:
- Escape routes, exits and signage across all floors
- Detection, alarm and emergency lighting arrangements
- Fire doors and the separation of different parts of the building
- Electrical equipment, kitchens and other sources of ignition
- Storage and fire loading, including in plant and service areas
- Procedures, fire warden arrangements and records
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 offices and commercial premises
Short answers to common questions. If yours is not here, call or email Apex.
Do tenants and landlords both need to think about this?
Yes, duties may be shared where more than one party controls the premises. The arrangements depend on the building, occupancy and areas under each party’s control. Landlords and tenants may need to co-operate and co-ordinate their fire safety measures.
Can you assess a multi-tenant building?
Yes. The scope can cover shared areas, individual units or both. Tell us how the building is arranged and we will confirm the scope.
Can you assess shops, workshops and other commercial uses?
Yes. Describe how the premises are used and we will confirm the scope.
Need a fire risk assessment for your business premises?
Share a few details about your building and what you need. Apex will confirm the scope and provide a quote.