Fire Risk Appraisal
Professional fire risk appraisals for residential and commercial buildings, assessing fire safety compliance and identifying remedial requirements.
What is a Fire Risk Appraisal?
A Fire Risk Appraisal is a professional assessment of a building's fire safety measures, identifying potential hazards, evaluating existing controls, and recommending remedial action where required. It is a critical component of building safety compliance, particularly in the context of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
At Samson Consultants, our surveyors work alongside qualified fire safety specialists to deliver thorough, impartial appraisals that help building owners, landlords, and managing agents meet their legal obligations and protect occupants.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Appraisal?
- Landlords and freeholders of residential blocks
- Managing agents responsible for communal areas
- Commercial property owners and occupiers
- Housing associations and registered providers
- Developers seeking building regulations sign-off
- Buyers and lenders requiring fire safety due diligence
- Buildings subject to EWS1 requirements (see External Wall Survey)
- Properties undergoing change of use or refurbishment
What Our Fire Risk Appraisal Covers
Our appraisals are thorough and tailored to the specific building type and use. A typical Fire Risk Appraisal from Samson Consultants will assess:
- Means of escape and evacuation routes
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Emergency lighting provision
- Fire suppression and sprinkler systems
- Compartmentation and fire stopping
- External wall construction and cladding materials
- Fire doors and self-closing mechanisms
- Signage and wayfinding
- Management procedures and fire safety records
Regulatory Compliance
Fire Risk Appraisals carried out by Samson Consultants are conducted in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act 2022, and relevant British Standards. For higher-risk residential buildings (over 18 metres), our appraisals take into account the enhanced requirements introduced under the Building Safety Act and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.