LE10 · Hinckley
Fire Risk Assessment
in Hinckley
The Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and, since section 156 commenced, must record it in full regardless of how many people are employed. It must be reviewed regularly and after any material change.
Duty summary
England & Wales
- Duty
- Fire Risk Assessment
- Instrument
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Also
- section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, in force since 1 October 2023
- Standard
- PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and, for housing, BS 9792:2025, which superseded PAS 79-2:2020
- Frequency
- Reviewed regularly, and after any material change to the building or its use
- Carried out by
- A competent person
- Enforced by
- Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
- Guide price
- £180 – £600 per assessment
Guide price only. The firm we pass your enquiry to sets its own price once it knows the building.
Building owners and managers responsible for commercial or residential property are required to ensure their premises are safe for occupants and visitors. If you are looking for a fire risk assessment in Hinckley, our service connects you with local firms capable of surveying a wide variety of building types across the LE10 postcode district. The town’s architectural landscape is varied, ranging from the busy shopping quarter in the town centre with its older commercial frontages and flats over shops, to the modern logistics and manufacturing units situated on the edge of town. Each of these environments presents different fire safety challenges, from managing multi-storey residential access to assessing industrial hazards in large-scale warehouses.
A fire risk assessment in Hinckley typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment, though this figure depends entirely on the specific building and its usage. The final quote will be provided directly by the firm we pass your enquiry to, rather than by us. This service exists to help duty holders find competent professionals who understand the local area and the specific requirements of the different property types found throughout Hinckley and the surrounding Leicestershire border.
The scope of a fire risk assessment
When a local firm visits your premises, they conduct a comprehensive review of the physical structure and the management processes in place to prevent and respond to fire. The complexity of this work, and the resulting price, is influenced by several factors. The total floor area and the number of storeys are primary considerations, as larger buildings require more time to inspect. The assessor who contacts you will also look at the number and complexity of escape routes; a simple ground-floor shop is far less complex than a multi-tenanted building with shared stairwells and corridors.
The use of the building is equally important. The firm will need to know how many people are typically on-site and, crucially, whether anyone sleeps on the premises, such as in the flats over shops found in the town centre. Sleeping risks always require a higher level of scrutiny. The age of the building and whether it has been significantly altered over time also dictate the scope, as older structures may have hidden voids or non-standard construction materials that affect fire spread.
How the enquiry works
Leicester Fire Risk Assessment operates as a dedicated enquiry service to simplify the process of finding a professional. We are not the ones doing the work, and we do not attend your site. The process follows these four steps:
- You send your property details to us via our enquiry form.
- We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that covers the Hinckley area.
- That firm contacts you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a formal quote.
- You deal with the firm directly to book the assessment and settle the payment.
This ensures you are put in touch with a specialist who can provide the specific documentation you need for your property type.
The legal position for property owners
Fire safety in England and Wales is governed primarily by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation places the legal burden on the ‘Responsible Person’—usually the employer, owner, or landlord—to ensure that the premises are safe. Under this Order, a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment must be carried out for almost every non-domestic premises, including the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings.
The legal landscape was further updated by section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, which came into force on 1 October 2023. This amendment introduced a significant change: all fire risk assessments must now be recorded in full, regardless of the size of the business or the number of employees. Previously, small businesses with fewer than five staff members were exempt from the requirement to record the assessment in writing, but this is no longer the case. The assessment must also be reviewed regularly and whenever there is a material change to the building’s layout or use.
To ensure consistency and quality, assessments are normally carried out against established guidance. For non-domestic premises, this is typically BS 9792:2025, while housing and residential common parts are assessed against PAS 79-1:2020. The law stipulates that the assessment must be carried out by a competent person—someone with sufficient training, experience, and knowledge. In Hinckley, enforcement of these regulations is the responsibility of the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, who have the power to inspect premises and issue notices if the assessment is 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.
Questions duty holders ask
6 answers
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
A fire risk assessment in Hinckley typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment. This range reflects the difference between a small, low-risk office and a larger, more complex multi-storey building or industrial unit. The final price is determined by the local firm we put you in touch with, based on factors like the size of the building, its age, and the number of occupants. They will provide a specific quote after reviewing your details.
Who is the Responsible Person?
The Responsible Person is the individual or entity that has control over the premises. In a workplace, this is usually the employer. In other buildings, it is the person who has control of the premises in connection with the carrying on of a trade, business, or other undertaking, or the owner. The Responsible Person has the legal duty to ensure a fire risk assessment is completed and that fire safety measures are maintained.
How often does it need reviewing?
The law does not set a rigid expiry date, but it states that the assessment must be reviewed regularly to remain valid. In practice, many firms recommend an annual review. However, you must review the assessment immediately if there is reason to suspect it is no longer valid or if there has been a significant change to the premises, such as structural alterations, a change in the type of work being done, or a significant increase in the number of people present.
What happens if I do not have one?
Failure to have a valid fire risk assessment is a breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Enforcement authorities, such as the local fire and rescue service, can conduct inspections and may issue alterations, enforcement, or prohibition notices. In serious cases, a lack of compliance can lead to heavy fines or even imprisonment. Additionally, many insurance providers may refuse to pay out on a claim if a current assessment is not in place.
Does the assessment have to be written down?
Yes. Since the commencement of section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 on 1 October 2023, the requirement to record a fire risk assessment in full applies to all premises covered by the Fire Safety Order. There is no longer an exemption for small businesses with fewer than five employees. Every assessment must now be documented in writing to ensure that the Responsible Person can demonstrate they have identified and managed fire risks appropriately.
Are you the company that visits my building?
No, Leicester Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service, not a firm of assessors. We do not attend sites, perform inspections, or hold professional accreditations ourselves. Our role is to take your property details and pass them to a local fire safety company that operates in the Hinckley area. Once we have made the introduction, the firm will contact you directly to provide a quote and arrange the site visit.
Sources and review
Checked against Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022 s.156, PAS 79-1:2020 and BS 9792:2025 on . We recheck this page against the legislation quarterly, and sooner if the law changes. Spotted something wrong? Tell us at enquiries@leicesterfireriskassessment.co.uk and we will correct it.
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This page is general information about fire safety law in England and Wales. It is not a fire risk assessment and it is not legal advice. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 the Responsible Person must ensure an assessment is carried out by a competent person.