LE3 · Western Park
Fire Risk Assessment
in Western Park
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- PAS 79-1:2020 (premises other than housing) and, for housing, BS 9792:2025, which superseded PAS 79-2:2020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 in this part of Leicester must ensure their premises remain compliant with current safety legislation. If you require a fire risk assessment in Western Park, our enquiry service can assist by connecting you with a local firm that operates within the LE3 postcode district. The built environment in Western Park is characterised by substantial interwar semi-detached housing situated alongside the large public park, interspersed with local shopping parades and various care premises.
In this area, the requirement for a professional assessment typically applies to the common parts of converted residential blocks, retail units within shopping parades, and care facilities where vulnerable residents may reside. These environments present specific risks that must be managed to protect occupants and the structure of the building itself. Regarding the financial aspect, a fire risk assessment in Western Park typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment. This figure is a guide only and depends entirely on the size and complexity of the building; the final quote will be provided directly by the local firm we pass your enquiry to.
What the assessment covers
The fire risk assessment is a comprehensive review of a building to identify potential fire hazards and determine the adequacy of existing fire safety measures. The scope of the work and the eventual price quoted by the firm we put you in touch with are influenced by several specific factors. The total floor area and the number of storeys are primary considerations, as larger buildings require more time to inspect thoroughly. The assessor who contacts you will also look at whether anyone sleeps on the premises, such as in care homes or flats, as this significantly increases the risk profile compared to a standard retail unit.
Other factors include the number and complexity of escape routes, the age of the building, and whether it has undergone significant structural alterations over the years. The way the building is currently used and the number of people typically on-site also dictate the depth of the assessment required. Older interwar properties in Western Park may have been modified from their original purpose, and these changes can impact fire separation and compartmentation, which the assessor will need to evaluate.
How the enquiry works
We operate as a dedicated enquiry service to simplify the process of finding a competent professional. We are not the ones doing the work, and we do not attend your site ourselves. The process follows these four steps:
- You submit your property details and requirements through our enquiry form.
- We pass these details to a local fire safety firm covering the Western Park area.
- That firm contacts you directly to discuss the building and provide a specific quote.
- You deal with the firm directly to arrange the assessment 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 a legal duty on the ‘Responsible Person’—usually the employer, owner, or landlord—to ensure that the premises are safe for everyone who uses them. Furthermore, section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, which has been in force since 1 October 2023, has introduced significant changes. The most notable change is that the Responsible Person for almost every non-domestic premises must now ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and must record it in full, regardless of how many people are employed. Previously, smaller businesses were exempt from the recording requirement, but this is no longer the case.
The assessments carried out by the firms we put you in touch with are normally conducted against established guidance, specifically BS 9792:2025 for non-domestic premises and BS 9792:2025 for housing. The law requires that the assessment is reviewed regularly and whenever there is a material change to the building or its use. 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 Western Park sits with the local fire and rescue service or the local authority, depending on the specific type of premises. Please note that this page provides general information regarding legislation and does not constitute legal advice for a specific building.
Questions duty holders ask
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How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
The cost of an assessment varies based on the size, use, and complexity of the building. For properties in Western Park, a fire risk assessment typically costs £180 to £600 per assessment. A small shop or a simple two-storey office will usually sit at the lower end of this range, while larger care premises or complex multi-occupancy residential buildings will cost more. The firm we put you in touch with will provide a fixed quote once they understand your specific requirements.
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, such as the common parts of a block of flats or a shopping parade, it is typically the owner, the landlord, or a managing agent. The Responsible Person has the legal duty to ensure a fire risk assessment is completed and that all identified fire safety measures are implemented and maintained.
How often does a fire risk assessment need reviewing?
There is no fixed expiry date on a fire risk assessment, but the law requires it to be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains valid. Most professional firms recommend an annual review. However, you must arrange a new assessment immediately if there is a material change to the building, such as structural alterations, a change in the way the building is used, or a significant increase in the number of people on-site.
What happens if I do not have a fire risk assessment?
Failure to provide a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is a breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This can lead to enforcement action from the local fire and rescue service, which may include alterations notices, enforcement notices, or prohibition notices that can close a building down.
Does the fire risk assessment have to be written down?
Yes. Since the commencement of section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 on 1 October 2023, the law requires that all fire risk assessments must be recorded in full. This applies to all premises covered by the Fire Safety Order, regardless of the number of employees or the size of the business. Previously, businesses with fewer than five employees were not required to record the findings, but that exemption has been removed to ensure better safety standards.
Who will carry out my fire risk assessment?
We are an enquiry service rather than the assessor, so we do not carry out the work ourselves. When you submit your details, we pass them to a local fire safety company that operates in the Western Park and LE3 area. That company will be responsible for the assessment, and you will deal with them directly for all aspects of the site visit, the report production, and the billing. We simply facilitate the connection between you and a local provider.
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.