Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises in England is legally required to ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and regularly reviewed. This applies to offices, retail units, warehouses, licensed venues, places of worship, and the communal areas of multi-occupancy residential buildings.
Bristol’s diverse built environment presents a wide range of fire safety challenges — from Georgian townhouses in Clifton repurposed as offices, to former industrial units in Bedminster and Southville now housing creative businesses, to large commercial premises in the Avonmouth and Severnside corridors. Avon Fire & Rescue Service has the authority to inspect premises, issue enforcement and prohibition notices, and pursue prosecution against responsible persons who fail to comply.
Our assessments are carried out in full accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant PAS 79 guidance. Each assessment includes:
Following the assessment, you will receive a comprehensive written report suitable for presentation to Avon Fire & Rescue Service, your insurer, or any other regulatory body.
Our fire risk assessments are carried out by a qualified Fire Risk Assessor on the NFRAR.
JCT Health & Safety Consulting Ltd is led by Caspar Thomas, a Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH) — the gold-standard professional designation in UK health and safety, recognised by the HSE and employers across every sector.
We are registered on the government-endorsed Occupational Safety Consultants Register (OSHCR), giving Bristol businesses independent assurance that our advice meets national professional standards.
Every Bristol business is different. We tailor our service to your actual premises, workforce, and risk profile — not a one-size-fits-all template.
We are based in Bristol and support businesses across the city and wider South West — including Bath, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, and beyond. Local knowledge, local commitment.
We respond promptly to all enquiries and pride ourselves on making the compliance process as straightforward as possible for Bristol business owners and managers.
The Fire Safety Order requires the assessment to be reviewed regularly and whenever there is reason to believe it may no longer be valid — for example, following a change of use, a significant alteration to the building layout, an increase in occupancy, or a fire or near-miss incident. As a general guide, most premises benefit from a review every one to two years. We can advise on the appropriate frequency for your specific Bristol premises.
Our fire risk assessment service focuses on non-domestic premises as defined by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — which includes the communal areas of HMOs and multi-occupancy residential buildings, as well as commercial and mixed-use properties. Contact us to discuss your specific premises and we can advise on the appropriate assessment required.
The duration depends on the size and complexity of your premises. A straightforward commercial office might take two to three hours, while a multi-storey or complex premises could take significantly longer. We will give you an accurate estimate when you make your enquiry, and you will receive your written report within an agreed timeframe following the site visit.