Hitchin's older town centre buildings — including Victorian commercial premises, converted residential properties and historic churches — present specific fire safety challenges around means of escape, fire compartmentation and alarm systems. The town also has a number of HMOs and care homes requiring up-to-date Fire Risk Assessments.
⚖️ Legal Requirement
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a responsible person to carry out — or arrange — a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment for any non-domestic premises. This applies to all buildings in Hitchin, regardless of size. Fire safety is enforced locally by Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service.
What Our Hitchin Fire Risk Assessments Cover
- Identification of fire hazards — ignition sources, fuel and oxygen
- People at risk — including those with mobility needs, children, elderly or overnight occupants
- Means of escape — escape routes, emergency exits, signage and travel distances
- Fire detection and warning — alarm systems, smoke detectors and testing records
- Fire-fighting equipment — extinguisher types, locations and suitability
- Emergency lighting — adequacy, coverage and maintenance
- Fire doors — condition, self-closing, signage and intumescent strips
- Emergency evacuation plan and assembly points
- Staff training and fire drill records
- Maintenance and record-keeping — service certificates and log books
What Our Report Is Accepted For
Our written Fire Risk Assessment reports are produced in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and are accepted by insurers, landlords and letting agents, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Ofsted, HMO licensing authorities including North Hertfordshire District Council, churches and denominational bodies, and grant funders and charity trustees.
Fire Risk Assessments from £295 for small premises in Hitchin
Fixed price agreed upfront · Written report within 7 days · Free no-obligation quote
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