LE2 · Oadby
Fire Risk Assessment
in Oadby
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- PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and, for housing, BS 9792:2025, which superseded PAS 79-2:2020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
- £190 – £630 per assessment
Guide price only. The firm we pass your enquiry to sets its own price once it knows the building.
For any non-domestic premises in Oadby, a fire risk assessment is a legal requirement. This includes the town centre's high street and precinct, the large university halls of residence and student housing, and local care homes and the racecourse. Buildings of this type within the LE2 postcode district, where people work, sleep, or visit, must have a current and suitable fire risk assessment. This document identifies fire hazards, evaluates the risk to people, and recommends actions to reduce or eliminate those risks. It is a fundamental part of so that fire safety within a building. A fire risk assessment in Oadby typically costs £190 to £630 per assessment. This figure depends on the size and complexity of the building. The exact quote will be provided by the local firm we put you in touch with. As an enquiry service, Leicester Fire Risk Assessment connects duty holders with local fire safety firms who are able to carry out these assessments. We do not perform the assessments ourselves.
What the work covers and what changes the price
A fire risk assessment involves a systematic look at your premises, identifying potential fire hazards and the people at risk. The assessor who contacts you will consider the building's floor area and number of storeys, whether anyone sleeps on the premises, and the number and complexity of escape routes. The assessment also takes into account how the building is used and by how many people, as well as the age of the building and whether it has been altered. These factors all influence the time and expertise required, which in turn affects the price of the assessment.
How the enquiry works
- You send us the details of your premises through our enquiry form.
- We pass these details to a local fire safety firm that serves the Oadby area.
- That firm will contact you directly to discuss your requirements and provide a quote for the fire risk assessment.
- You then deal directly with the firm to arrange the assessment and any subsequent work.
We are an enquiry service; we do not carry out the work ourselves.
The legal position
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places a legal duty on the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out. Since section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 commenced on 1 October 2023, this assessment must be recorded in full, regardless of how many people are employed at the premises.
The assessment must be reviewed regularly and after any material change to the premises, its use, or the people within it. This includes structural alterations, changes in occupancy, or the introduction of new hazards. The assessment must be carried out by a competent person.
Guidance for carrying out these assessments is typically found in BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. These Publicly Available Specifications provide a methodology for undertaking fire risk assessments.
This page provides general information and should not be taken as specific advice for your building. Enforcement of fire safety legislation in Oadby sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, as appropriate to the premises type.
Questions duty holders ask
7 answers
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
A fire risk assessment in Oadby typically costs between £190 and £630. The exact price depends on various factors, including the size and complexity of your building, its use, and the number of occupants. The local firm we connect you with will provide a specific quote based on your premises' details.
Who is the Responsible Person?
The Responsible Person is generally the employer for a workplace, or the person who has control of the premises (as occupier or owner), or the person who has control of the premises in connection with the carrying on of a trade, business or other undertaking. This duty cannot be delegated.
How often does it need reviewing?
A fire risk assessment must be reviewed regularly. There is no set legal timeframe, but it should be reviewed whenever there is a significant change to the premises, its use, or the people within it. This includes structural alterations, changes in occupancy, or the introduction of new hazards.
What happens if I do not have one?
Failure to comply with fire safety legislation, including the requirement for a fire risk assessment, can lead to serious consequences. This may include enforcement action by the local fire and rescue service or local authority, which can range from improvement notices to prosecution. It also leaves people at increased risk in the event of a fire.
Does it have to be written down?
Yes, since section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force, the fire risk assessment must be recorded in full, regardless of the number of employees. This ensures a clear record of identified hazards, risks, and the actions taken to manage them.
What services does Leicester Fire Risk Assessment provide?
Leicester Fire Risk Assessment is an enquiry service. We do not carry out fire risk assessments ourselves. Instead, we connect duty holders in Oadby with local fire safety firms who are qualified to perform these assessments. You will deal directly with the firm we put you in touch with.
Is the price fixed at £190 to £630?
The range of £190 to £630 is a guide price for a fire risk assessment in Oadby. The final cost will be determined by the specific characteristics of your building, such as its size, layout, and the complexity of its fire safety provisions. The firm that contacts you will provide a precise, no-obligation quote.
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.