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How HawkSwift can help

compliance does not have to be complex or expensive. At HawkSwift Ltd, we provide professional, practical, and compliant fire risk assessments tailored to your specific premises. Our assessors are NEBOSH-qualified, ensuring that your assessment is conducted to a high standard in line with current HSE guidance and British Standards.

We understand that you need clarity and speed. Our service includes a comprehensive report delivered within 48 hours, providing you with clear, prioritised recommendations. With prices starting from £199 + VAT, achieving compliance is a cost-effective step towards protecting your business, your staff, and your livelihood.

To ensure you meet your legal obligations and secure your premises, book a fire risk assessment with HawkSwift today.

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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.