Factories and industrial premises · Midlands
Fire risk assessments for factories and industrial premises
Clear, Proportionate Risk Management
Independent fire risk assessments for factories, warehouses and industrial units, looking at how processes, storage and maintenance interact with fire precautions.
Share your building type and postcode so we can provide a quote tailored to your premises.
Factories and industrial premises
Why industrial sites need particular attention
Industrial premises combine larger spaces, working processes and storage. The fire precautions need to fit the work that actually happens there.
Processes and equipment
Machinery, heat, electrical equipment and maintenance work can all be sources of ignition that need to be understood and controlled.
Storage and fire loading
Pallets, packaging, stock and waste can add significant fuel. Where and how they are stored matters.
Shift patterns and lone working
Night shifts, lone working and reduced staffing can affect fire detection, emergency response and evacuation arrangements.
Operational changes and fire precautions
Changes to production layouts, equipment or storage can affect escape routes and the coverage of fire detection and warning systems.
What an assessment can cover
What an assessment of an industrial site can cover
Each assessment reflects the building’s layout, use and occupants. Areas considered may include:
- Escape routes and exits across production, storage and office areas
- Storage arrangements, stacking and separation of materials
- Detection, alarm and emergency lighting arrangements in large or high-bay spaces
- Housekeeping, waste and maintenance arrangements, including hot work
- Where dangerous substances are used, how they relate to the general fire arrangements
- Procedures, contractor control 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 factories and industrial premises
Short answers to common questions. If yours is not here, call or email Apex.
Does this include DSEAR?
A fire risk assessment looks at fire safety across the premises. DSEAR is a separate, specialist assessment for premises that use or store dangerous substances. Apex can discuss whether one or both are relevant.
Can you assess a single unit on a shared industrial estate?
Yes. Tell us about the unit, how it is used and what is shared with neighbours, and we will confirm the scope.
Do you assess warehouses and distribution sites?
Yes. Tell us about the size and storage arrangements and we will confirm the scope.
Need a fire risk assessment for industrial premises?
Share a few details about your building and what you need. Apex will confirm the scope and provide a quote.