Fire Risk Assessment
in Great Glen

Building owners and managers seeking a fire risk assessment in Great Glen must ensure their premises comply with current safety legislation. Great Glen is a village situated on the old main road, characterised by its village hall, local pubs, and a significant amount of detached housing. While private dwellings are generally exempt, the commercial and communal spaces within the LE8 postcode district require formal documentation. This includes the village hall where public gatherings occur, the local pubs serving the community, and the common areas of any blocks of flats or converted houses.

Leicester Fire Risk Assessment operates as a dedicated enquiry service. We do not carry out the inspections ourselves, nor do we employ the technical staff who visit your site. Instead, we connect you with a local firm that specialises in this field. A fire risk assessment in Great Glen typically costs £190 to £630 per assessment, though this figure is a guide only. The final price depends entirely on the specific nature of the building and its use. The firm we pass your enquiry to will provide a formal quote once they understand the scale and complexity of your premises.

What the assessment covers

The fire risk assessment is a systematic evaluation of your premises to identify hazards and determine the likelihood of a fire occurring. The assessor who contacts you will examine several physical and operational factors that influence the final cost and the depth of the report. The floor area and the number of storeys are primary considerations, as larger buildings require more time to inspect thoroughly. They will also look at the number and complexity of escape routes, so that exits are sufficient for the number of people using the building.

The age of the building and whether it has been altered over time are also significant factors. Older structures in Great Glen may have been modified in ways that affect fire separation or compartmentation. The assessor will consider how the building is used and the maximum number of occupants expected at any one time. Crucially, they will identify whether anyone sleeps on the premises, such as in flats above shops or staff accommodation in pubs, as this significantly increases the risk profile and the requirements for early warning systems.

How the enquiry works

We operate a simple process to help you find a competent professional for your building.

1. You send the details of your premises to us via our enquiry form.
2. We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that covers the Great Glen 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.

We are not the ones doing the work and we do not attend your site; our role is limited to facilitating the initial connection between the duty holder and the service provider.

The legal position

Fire safety in England and Wales is governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation places the legal burden of fire safety on the Responsible Person, who is typically the employer, building owner, or landlord. In addition to the 2005 Order, section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 1 October 2023. This amendment introduced stricter requirements for recording fire safety information. Previously, smaller organisations could sometimes avoid written records, but now the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and must record it in full, regardless of how many people are employed or the size of the business.

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 is reviewed regularly and whenever there is a material change to the building, such as structural alterations or a change in how the space is used. It is a legal requirement that the assessment is carried out by a competent person who has the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience. Enforcement of these regulations in Great Glen is the responsibility of the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, depending on the specific type of building. Please note that this page provides general information for the purpose of the enquiry service and does not constitute legal advice on a specific building.