Fire Risk Assessment
in Countesthorpe

Building owners and managers responsible for commercial or residential property in the LE8 postcode district have a legal obligation to ensure their premises are safe for occupants. If you are looking for a fire risk assessment in Countesthorpe, our enquiry service is designed to connect you with a local fire safety firm capable of conducting a thorough inspection. Countesthorpe is a large village with a diverse range of property types, including a local parade of shops, a school campus, several pubs, and surrounding farm premises. Each of these environments presents unique fire hazards, from the high footfall in retail units to the complex layouts of educational buildings and the specific risks associated with agricultural storage or rural businesses. A fire risk assessment in Countesthorpe typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment, though this figure depends entirely on the specific building and the quote will be provided directly by the firm we pass your enquiry to. This service ensures that the duty holder is put in touch with a professional who understands the local landscape and the specific requirements of the village's varied building stock.

What the assessment covers

The fire risk assessment is a comprehensive evaluation of a building to identify potential fire hazards and determine the necessary safety measures to protect life and property. The depth of the inspection and the subsequent cost are influenced by several physical and operational factors. The assessor who contacts you will look at the total floor area and the number of storeys, as larger or multi-level buildings require more time to inspect. They will also consider whether anyone sleeps on the premises, such as in flats above shops or residential care settings, as sleeping risks significantly increase the life safety requirements.

The complexity of escape routes is another major factor; a simple single-storey shop is far easier to assess than a school campus with multiple interconnected buildings. The company we put you in touch with will also evaluate how the building is used and the number of people typically present, as high occupancy levels change the risk profile. The age of the building and whether it has been significantly altered over the years are also critical, as older structures may have hidden voids or materials that do not meet modern fire resistance standards. All these elements help the local firm determine the scope of work required to produce a suitable and sufficient report.

How the enquiry works

Leicester Fire Risk Assessment operates as a bridge between building managers and service providers. We are not a consultancy, and we do not carry out the assessments ourselves. The process follows these four steps:

1. You submit your property details through our enquiry form.
2. We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that covers the Countesthorpe area.
3. That firm contacts you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a specific quote.
4. You deal with the firm directly to arrange the site visit and handle payment.

The legal position for duty holders

Fire safety in England and Wales is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation places the primary responsibility for fire safety on the ‘Responsible Person’, who is typically the employer, building owner, or landlord. Under this Order, the Responsible Person must ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out to identify and mitigate risks to occupants.

Significant changes were introduced by section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, which came into force on 1 October 2023. Previously, small businesses with fewer than five employees were not always required to have a written record of their assessment. However, since the commencement of section 156, the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises must record the fire risk assessment in full, regardless of the number of people employed or the size of the business. The assessment must be reviewed regularly and whenever there is a material change to the building’s layout, use, or occupancy.

To ensure the assessment meets modern standards, the work is normally carried out against the guidance found in BS 9792:2025 for housing and BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises. These Publicly Available Specifications provide a structured methodology for the assessment process. The law requires that the assessment be carried out by a competent person who has the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience. In Countesthorpe, enforcement of these regulations sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, who have the power to inspect premises and issue notices if the fire safety measures are found to be inadequate. Please note that the information on this page is provided for general guidance and does not constitute legal advice for a specific building.