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Fire Risk Assessments for Commercial Property in Yorkshire
Ensuring safety and compliance
Business fire risk assessment services
Fire risk assessments for commercial property are a legal requirement for non domestic premises, helping businesses identify fire hazards, assess risks and keep effective fire safety measures in place. Hoyles Fire & Safety provides professional fire risk assessment services across Yorkshire and West Yorkshire, supporting offices, commercial buildings, industrial sites, schools, nurseries, village halls and managed business premises.
At Hoyles Fire & Safety, we carry out thorough and compliant fire risk assessments to help you meet your legal obligations and protect your people, property, and operations.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out, recorded and kept up to date. This usually applies to employers, building owners, landlords, facilities managers or anyone with control over the premises.
A fire risk assessment for commercial property should be reviewed at least annually, or more frequently if your premises undergo structural changes, staff increases, or alterations in use. Our fire risk assessment services consider all aspects of fire safety, from the condition of your fire protection systems, to staff awareness and evacuation procedures.
Industry standards we work to:
- RRO 2005 – Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
- PAS 79-1 – Fire Risk Assessment: Premises Other Than Housing
At Hoyles Fire & Safety, we’re expert fire risk assessment providers for businesses of all types and sizes, from hotels and office spaces, to shopping centres and schools. Our qualified fire risk assessment providers will carry out a meticulous assessment of every aspect of your business’ fire safety protocols.
Our commercial fire risk assessments are designed to:
- Identify persons at risk
- Identify hazards and eliminate any risks of fire
- Create a document for further action
- Identify fire safety assets and equipment
- Set a date for future assessments
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Our fire risk assessments for commercial property are accompanied by a detailed report of our findings and any necessary action required to rectify them. The reports follow the PAS 79 format, and should any steps be required to improve your fire safety, we can provide you with the services and guidance you need.
As part of the LS Fire Group, we’re an industry and market leader in the field of fire safety, and we offer our fire risk assessment services to businesses in Leeds, Bradford, and Huddersfield, as well as nationwide with the help of our partner brands.
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Fire Risk Assessments Across All Sectors
At Hoyles Fire & Safety, our commercial fire risk assessments cover businesses and properties of all types and sizes. Whether you manage offices, schools, nurseries, hotels, retail premises, manufacturing sites, or community venues, we ensure your fire safety measures are robust, compliant, and tailored to your environment.
We also support specialist premises such as village halls, colleges, universities, leisure facilities, healthcare sites, hospitality venues, and commercial kitchens. Every assessment is carefully structured to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and provide a clear, actionable plan to keep staff, visitors, and assets safe. For guidance on fire prevention and mitigation in kitchens, see our dedicated Commercial Kitchen Fire Safety Guide.
Our sector-specific approach ensures each assessment considers the unique needs and occupancy patterns of your property. For offices, we focus on evacuation procedures, fire detection, and staff safety. Educational and childcare settings receive tailored evaluations of student and staff safety, escape routes, and compliance with regulatory guidance. Hotels and leisure venues are assessed for guest areas, back-of-house operations, and emergency preparedness. Community buildings such as village halls or places of assembly are assessed for public safety, volunteer responsibilities, and occupancy risks.
With Hoyles Fire & Safety, you benefit from expertise across all sectors, giving you confidence that your premises are compliant, safe, and prepared for any eventuality.
Fire Risk Assessments Across Yorkshire and West Yorkshire
Our commercial fire risk assessment services cover businesses across Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and surrounding areas, including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, and Doncaster. We also support properties throughout the wider Yorkshire region, ensuring that offices, commercial buildings, industrial sites, educational institutions, hotels, and community venues receive the same high standard of service.
No matter where your premises are located, Hoyles Fire & Safety provides thorough, professional assessments that consider all aspects of fire safety, from detection and alarm systems to escape routes, emergency lighting, staff awareness, and fire safety equipment. By working with us, you can be confident your fire risk assessment is compliant, sector-specific, and aligned with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Whether you manage a single office, a multi-storey commercial building, a village hall, a school, or a hotel, our experienced assessors are ready to support you. We make fire safety straightforward and actionable, giving you peace of mind and protecting your people, property, and operations across every location in Yorkshire.
Fire safety is a responsibility that never rests and we’re here to implement complete fire protection for your business. Get in touch with our industry-leading experts to learn how we prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure compliance for you.
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Fire Risk Assessments FAQs
- What does a commercial fire risk assessment involve?
- A commercial fire risk assessment is a structured review of your building, operations, and occupancy to identify fire hazards and evaluate the level of risk. For offices, manufacturing sites, educational settings, and commercial properties in Yorkshire, the assessment examines escape routes, detection systems, building layout, storage practices, equipment risks, and the needs of the people using the site. The outcome is a clear, actionable plan to help you remain compliant and protect staff, visitors, and assets.
- Who is responsible for arranging a fire risk assessment for an office or commercial property?
- The “Responsible Person” is legally accountable for ensuring a fire risk assessment is completed and kept up to date. In most offices and commercial premises, this is the employer, business owner, facilities manager, M&E provider, or managing agent. For multi-let buildings in areas like Leeds or Bradford, responsibility may be shared between landlords and tenants based on lease terms.
- Do you offer fire risk assessments for offices and commercial properties in Leeds?
- Yes. We provides office fire risk assessments and commercial fire risk assessments throughout Leeds and the surrounding areas. Whether you manage a single office, a multi-storey commercial building, or an entire property portfolio, we deliver a detailed assessment and a practical action plan to help you meet your fire-safety responsibilities.
- Do businesses in Leeds, Huddersfield, and Bradford legally need a fire risk assessment?
- Yes. All non-domestic premises – whether an office, school, nursery, university building, manufacturing site, or managed commercial property – must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This applies to buildings across Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, and the wider Yorkshire region, regardless of the size of your building or the number of occupants.
- How often should a business fire risk assessment be reviewed?
- A business fire risk assessment should be reviewed regularly, typically every 12 months or sooner if anything affecting fire safety changes. Common triggers include office refurbishments, changes in manufacturing processes, adjustments to staffing levels, new equipment installations, or increases in occupancy in education settings such as schools, nurseries, and universities across Huddersfield, Leeds, or Bradford.
- Can Hoyles carry out fire risk assessments for schools, nurseries and universities?
- Absolutely. Educational environments require tailored fire-safety planning due to high occupancy levels and the presence of children, young people, or vulnerable individuals. We can carry out fire risk assessments for schools, nurseries, academies, colleges, and universities across West Yorkshire, ensuring safe evacuation strategies and robust fire-safety measures.
- What types of commercial buildings need a fire risk assessment?
- Most commercial buildings require a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. This includes offices, shops, warehouses, factories, schools, nurseries, hospitality venues, community buildings and managed commercial properties.
- What are the benefits of using a professional fire risk assessment provider?
- Working with a qualified provider ensures your assessment is compliant, thorough, and tailored to your environment. At Hoyles, we brings sector-specific expertise across education, manufacturing, M&E, and facilities management, helping businesses identify risks that are often overlooked internally. You receive a clear, structured report with recommendations, giving you confidence in your compliance and a safer workplace.
- Do you provide fire risk assessments for manufacturing and industrial premises?
- Yes. Manufacturing and industrial environments often present higher fire risks due to machinery, electrical systems, storage, and production processes. We provide commercial and industrial fire risk assessments across Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, and the wider Yorkshire region, offering detailed guidance to ensure safe operations and full compliance with fire-safety legislation.
- Do you provide fire risk assessments across West Yorkshire?
- Yes. Hoyles provides fire risk assessments across West Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Wakefield and surrounding areas. We support offices, commercial properties, industrial sites, schools, nurseries, managed buildings and other non domestic premises.
- Can you complete a fire risk assessment for an office?
- Yes. We carry out fire risk assessments for offices of all sizes, including single floor offices, multi storey buildings, shared workspaces and managed commercial properties. The assessment reviews escape routes, alarms, emergency lighting, fire doors, occupancy levels, staff procedures and any risks linked to the way the building is used.
- Can you complete a fire risk assessment for a village hall?
- Yes. Village halls and community venues usually need a fire risk assessment because they are used by members of the public, volunteers, visitors and hirers. Hoyles can assess the building, occupancy, escape routes, fire detection, emergency lighting, fire doors and management procedures.
