LE4 · Thurmaston
Fire Risk Assessment
in Thurmaston
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- PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and, for housing, BS 9792:2025, which superseded PAS 79-2:2020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.
If you are responsible for a building in Thurmaston, Leicester, you likely need a fire risk assessment. This applies to various premises across the LE4 postcode district, from the retail park and industrial estate buildings to the local shops and village core. Even some residential blocks within the housing areas require these assessments. The purpose of a fire risk assessment in Thurmaston is to identify fire hazards and risks, evaluate the adequacy of existing fire safety measures, and recommend any necessary improvements to ensure the safety of occupants. This is a legal requirement for most non-domestic premises. A fire risk assessment in Thurmaston typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment. This figure depends on the specific characteristics of your building, and the exact quote will be provided by the local firm we put you in touch with. We act as an enquiry service, connecting you with competent local fire safety professionals who can carry out this essential work.
What a Fire Risk Assessment Covers
A fire risk assessment involves a systematic review of your premises to identify potential fire hazards and the people at risk. The scope of the work, and therefore the cost, can be influenced by several factors. These include the floor area and number of storeys in the building, whether anyone sleeps on the premises, and the number and complexity of escape routes. The way the building is used, for example, as offices, a shop, or a manufacturing unit, and the number of people typically present, will also affect the assessment. The age of the building and whether it has undergone significant alterations are also important considerations for the assessor. The firm we connect you with will consider these details when preparing their quote.
How the Enquiry Works
Our service simplifies the process of finding a local firm for your fire risk assessment.
- You send us the details of your building and your requirements.
- We pass these details to a suitable local fire safety firm.
- That firm will contact you directly to discuss your needs and provide a quote.
- You then deal with that firm directly for the assessment and any subsequent work.
We are not the assessors; we facilitate the connection between you and a qualified local professional.
The Legal Position
The legal requirement for fire risk assessments stems primarily from the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This legislation places a duty on the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises to ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out. Furthermore, since section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 came into force on 1 October 2023, the Responsible Person must now record the fire risk assessment in full, regardless of how many people are employed in the premises.
The assessment must be reviewed regularly, and certainly after any material changes to the premises or its use. It is crucial that the assessment is carried out by a competent person. Guidance for carrying out these assessments is often found in standards such as BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. This page provides general information and should not be taken as specific advice for your building. Enforcement of fire safety regulations in Thurmaston falls under the remit of the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, depending on the type of premises.
Questions duty holders ask
6 answers
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
The cost of a fire risk assessment varies depending on the size and complexity of your building. Typically, an assessment in Thurmaston can range from £180 to £600. The firm we connect you with will provide a specific quote after reviewing your premises' details.
Who is the Responsible Person?
The Responsible Person is generally the employer, the owner, or any other person who has control of the premises. This individual or organisation has a legal duty to ensure fire safety measures are in place and maintained.
How often does it need reviewing?
A fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains valid. It must also be reviewed whenever there has been a material change to the premises, such as alterations to the building, changes in occupancy, or new processes introduced.
What happens if I do not have one?
Failing to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment can lead to serious consequences, including legal penalties, fines, and even imprisonment in severe cases. More importantly, it puts people's lives at 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 people employed or the size of the premises. This is a legal requirement.
Are you the assessor?
No, we are an enquiry service. We do not carry out the assessments ourselves. Our role is to connect you with a local, competent fire safety firm in the Thurmaston area who will then perform the fire risk assessment for your building.
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.