Assessments & reports
Fire risk assessments
Assessments of premises, written findings and recommended actions.
Assessment focus
Start with the report brief.
- The premises and their use
- Relevant fire safety arrangements
- Findings and recommended actions
- Questions requiring follow-up
The purpose, scope and documents required are agreed before the work is arranged.
The assessment brief
Understand the findings and which actions need attention.
A fire risk assessment enquiry should describe the premises, how they are used and the reason for the assessment. ADCB can discuss the assessment scope, information needed and the report to be provided.
Report and next steps
What should the report help you do?
Understand the findings
Identify the observations and issues recorded for the agreed assessment scope.
Plan the actions
Use the recommendations to discuss the work and responsibilities that follow.
Keep a useful record
Retain the report alongside the premises information and supporting system records.
Outline to agree
The report and its purpose
- The premises and their use
- Relevant fire safety arrangements
- Findings and recommended actions
- Questions requiring follow-up
The final scope and deliverables depend on the premises and the reason for the enquiry.
Before contacting the team
What to share before the assessment
An earlier assessment, available floor plans and records of changes help explain the starting point. Let us know about access restrictions and the person who can provide information about the premises.
Information to include
- Premises address, use and occupancy information
- Previous assessment and action records
- Available plans and system records
- Changes to the premises or particular concerns
Questions about fire risk assessments
Can I send a previous assessment?
Yes. Include it with the enquiry, together with any action records and details of changes since it was prepared.
Can ADCB discuss work identified in the report?
Yes. The team can discuss the recommendations and identify any follow-up services within ADCB’s scope.
Contact ADCB
Request a callback
Ask us about fire risk assessments. Leave your name and telephone number so the team can contact you about the work.
You can also send the site location, system details or a previous report by email or WhatsApp.