[fire risk assessment](https://www.hawkswift.co.uk/blog/7-questions-to-ask-a-fire-risk-assessment-company) in Manchester: Greater Manchester FRS Guidance & Booking
Running an office, retail unit or HMO in Manchester places you under the responsible person duties of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You must complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and keep it up to date. In the city, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) inspects non-domestic premises and issues enforcement notices where assessments are missing or out of date.
Fire Risk Assessment Manchester — Areas We Cover
We provide fire risk assessments across Greater Manchester, including the City Centre, Spinningfields, Ancoats, Northern Quarter, Deansgate, Trafford and Salford's MediaCityUK, plus all M postcodes. From high-rise offices in Spinningfields to bars and pubs in the Northern Quarter, our assessors know the city's dense, shared-building environment.
Your Duties Under the RRO 2005
- Identify fire hazards and people at risk, including those needing assistance to evacuate.
- Record significant findings in writing if you employ five or more people, are licensed, or occupy higher-risk premises (Art. 9).
- Maintain detection, warning, escape routes and fire-fighting equipment (Art. 17).
- Provide staff training and instruction (Art. 21).
- Review the assessment whenever the layout, occupancy or use changes.
Manchester's city-centre towers and converted warehouses create complex shared-evacuation scenarios. Tenants must coordinate with building managers and ensure fire-door and emergency-lighting systems meet British Standards.
How HawkSwift Supports Manchester Businesses
Our NEBOSH-qualified assessors follow the PAS 79 methodology and deliver clear, court-defensible 48-hour reports. Assessments start from £199 + VAT, helping you evidence compliance to Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service.
Book your Manchester fire risk assessment with HawkSwift today.
*This article is general guidance and not formal legal advice.*
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a written assessment in Manchester? Yes, if you employ five or more people, are licensed, or run higher-risk premises under Art. 9 of the RRO 2005. How often should I review it? At least annually and immediately after any significant change. Who enforces fire safety in Manchester? Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. Where do I start? Book an assessment — general guidance, not formal legal advice.