Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
What does a fire risk assessment cost?
For small, simple premises a fire risk assessment typically costs £250–£500; larger and more complex buildings cost more (typical 2026 quotes). The assessment itself is a legal duty: the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for virtually all non-domestic premises, and the common parts of blocks of flats, to make a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, and since October 2023 it must be recorded in full. Tell us about your premises and relevant assessors will quote you directly.
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Typical fire risk assessment costs, 2026
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What a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 typically costs in the UK in 2026. These are typical quote ranges, not fixed prices: the fee reflects time on site plus the written report, so size, layout complexity and occupancy drive it.
Ranges reflect typical quotes for fire risk assessments observed across the UK market in 2026; they vary by region, premises size, complexity and occupancy risk. The legal requirement figures come from the legislation itself (linked below), not from market observation. Get exact quotes for your premises via the form above.
| Premises | Typical cost (2026 quotes) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Small, simple premises (small office, shop, cafe) | £250–£500 | Single unit, straightforward layout, low occupancy risk |
| Small block of flats or HMO, common parts | £300–£600 | Includes external walls and flat entrance doors in scope since the Fire Safety Act 2021; verify against local quotes |
| Medium premises (multi-floor office, restaurant, warehouse) | £500–£1,000 | More time on site, more complex escape and occupancy picture; verify against local quotes |
| Large or complex premises (care, education, high-rise, multi-site) | £1,000+ | Priced per building on scope; sleeping risk and building height push fees up |
| Recording the assessment | Included in the fee | Since October 2023 the assessment must be recorded in full regardless of employee count (Building Safety Act 2022, s.156) |
- A fire risk assessment for small, simple premises typically costs £250–£500 (typical 2026 quotes; larger and more complex buildings cost more).
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for virtually all non-domestic premises, and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings, to make a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment.
- Since 1 October 2023, Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022 requires the fire risk assessment to be recorded in full, whatever the employee count.
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“Typical fire risk assessment costs, 2026”, Fire Risk Quotes, https://fireriskquotes.co.uk/ (updated 2026-08-14). Ranges reflect typical quotes for fire risk assessments observed across the UK market in 2026; they vary by region, premises size, complexity and occupancy risk. The legal requirement figures come from the legislation itself (linked below), not from market observation. Get exact quotes for your premises via the form above.
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Questions, answered directly
How much does a fire risk assessment cost?
Typical 2026 quotes: £250–£500 for small, simple premises, £500–£1,000 for medium premises, £1,000+ for large, complex or sleeping-risk buildings. The fee buys time on site plus the recorded report, so size, layout and occupancy risk drive it. Get quotes for your actual premises.
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement?
Yes. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person for virtually all non-domestic premises, and the common parts of multi-occupied residential buildings, to make a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. Since 1 October 2023 it must be recorded in full regardless of employee count.
Who is responsible for getting a fire risk assessment?
The responsible person: in a workplace, the employer; otherwise the person with control of the premises or the owner. In blocks of flats it is usually the freeholder, management company or managing agent for the common parts. The duty cannot be outsourced, appointing an assessor discharges the work, not the responsibility.
How often does a fire risk assessment need renewing?
The law sets no fixed interval: the assessment must be reviewed regularly and kept up to date, and reviewed whenever there is reason to doubt it or the premises materially change. Annual documented review plus a periodic full reassessment is common practice, not a statutory deadline.
What did the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022 change?
The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that assessments of multi-occupied residential buildings must cover the structure, external walls (including cladding and balconies) and flat entrance doors. Section 156 of the Building Safety Act 2022, in force from October 2023, requires every assessment to be recorded in full and tightened cooperation and competence duties.
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