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HawkSwift provides professional fire risk assessments starting from £199 + VAT. We aim to deliver your detailed report within 48 hours of the site visit, giving you a clear roadmap to compliance. To ensure your premises meet the requirements of the RRO 2005, book a fire risk assessment today.
*This article is for general guidance only and does not constitute formal legal advice.*
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Your duties under the RRO 2005
- Carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and keep it current (Art. 9, RRO 2005).
- Identify people at risk, including those who need assistance to evacuate.
- Put general fire precautions in place — detection, warning, escape routes, fighting equipment (Art. 11).
- Maintain those measures in efficient working order (Art. 17).
- Provide staff with fire-safety instruction and training (Art. 21).
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a written fire risk assessment? Yes, if you employ 5+ people, are a licensable or higher-risk premises, or the building is not a private home (Art. 9). How often should I review it? At least annually and immediately after any significant change. Can I do my own? Only if you are competent; many use a qualified NEBOSH-assessed assessor for a court-defensible report. Where do I start? Book a HawkSwift assessment — general guidance, not formal legal advice.
*General guidance, not formal legal advice — book a HawkSwift assessment for your premises.*
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What a competent fire risk assessment covers
A suitable and sufficient FRA follows the PAS 79-1 methodology:
- Stage 1 — Preliminary: gather premises info, identify responsible person and previous assessments.
- Stage 2 — Identify hazards: sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen across all areas.
- Stage 3 — People at risk: occupants, visitors, contractors and anyone needing assistance.
- Stage 4 — Evaluate & protect: whether risks are eliminated or reduced, and whether fire precautions are adequate.
- Stage 5 — Record & plan: write it down, set an action plan with owners and dates, and set the review date.
HawkSwift delivers this as a written, court-defensible report — general guidance, not formal legal advice.
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Book your assessment
HawkSwift delivers NEBOSH-qualified, court-defensible fire risk assessments from £199 + VAT with a 48-hour turnaround. A written report, an action plan you can hand to an inspector, and no jargon. Book your FRA or talk to the team today.
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Frequently asked: "Failing To Comply With The Regulatory Reform Order Could Result In"
This topic is covered in detail in the HawkSwift guide above. For a premises-specific assessment, our NEBOSH-qualified team delivers court-defensible PAS 79 / RRO 2005 reports across England and Wales, starting from £199 + VAT.
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