People at risk
Who uses the premises, where they may be located and whether anyone could need additional help to understand a warning or escape safely.
Fire Risk Assessment Scotland
See the risk.
Understand the action.
A professional Fire Risk Assessment gives you a structured view of how fire could affect people in your premises, whether existing safeguards are suitable and what should happen next.
What is a Fire Risk Assessment?
A practical examination of your premises—not a generic form.
The assessment considers the activities taking place, the people who may be affected, how a fire could start and spread, and the consequences if it does. Existing physical measures and day-to-day management are then evaluated to decide whether they are adequate and proportionate.
For premises covered by Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, responsibility for assessing and managing fire risk rests with dutyholders. The legal framework for shared areas of blocks of flats differs and is considered when agreeing the scope. Obtaining professional assistance does not remove that responsibility, but it can provide the competent, structured support needed to make informed decisions.
The assessment framework
What we look at.
Fire hazards
Potential sources of ignition, fuel and oxygen, together with the activities or circumstances that could allow a fire to start.
Warning & escape
Fire detection and warning, escape routes, exits, emergency lighting, signs and the arrangements needed to support evacuation.
Fire protection
Relevant firefighting equipment, fire-resisting construction, doors and measures intended to limit the spread of fire and smoke.
Management
Responsibilities, procedures, information, instruction, training, routine checks, maintenance and record keeping.
Risk & priorities
Whether existing measures are proportionate to the risk and what practical improvements should be completed first.
What you receive
A report designed to be used.
The value of an assessment is in the decisions it supports. Your report records what was seen, explains the level of concern and turns necessary improvements into a manageable plan.
- 01A premises-specific PDF Fire Risk Assessment
- 02Clear findings written in plain English
- 03A prioritised action plan
- 04Recognition of measures already working
- 05Proportionate recommendations within the agreed scope
The ICAA Fire Risk & Compliance process
Straightforward from enquiry to action plan.
- 01
Prepare
We first establish the premises type, size, use and complexity so the assessment can be planned around your workplace.
- 02
Visit
A structured on-site assessment considers the people, hazards, fire-safety measures and management arrangements.
- 03
Report
You receive a clear PDF report documenting the findings and a prioritised action plan with practical next steps.
- 04
Explain
We help you understand the findings so the report becomes a useful management tool rather than a document left unread.
Keeping it current
A Fire Risk Assessment is a living document.
It should be reviewed regularly and when a meaningful change, incident or new concern could affect the risk or the suitability of existing fire-safety measures.
- 01Changes to the building or internal layout
- 02A different use, work process or new equipment
- 03Changes in occupancy or the people at risk
- 04A fire, near miss or concern about existing measures
- 05Evidence that the assessment may no longer be valid
Low to moderate fire-risk premises
Small, straightforward premises. An individual assessment.
Our low-risk enquiry guide describes a small, simple building with conventional construction, straightforward escape routes and no unusual hazards.
People and occupancy
Typically, there are low numbers of occupants—around 60 or fewer—mostly familiar with the layout, with only occasional visitors. This is an initial guide, not a legal occupancy limit or an automatic risk rating.
Everyday premises
Examples include small offices, shops, village halls, shared areas of small blocks of flats, and small warehouses or workshops, depending on their use and hazards.
Confirming suitability
Low to moderate risk is our service scope, not a promise about the assessment outcome. Moderate-risk enquiries are considered individually. We review construction, escape routes, activities, occupancy and any need for specialist input before accepting an appointment. Shared areas of flats are considered in the context of the whole building and its sleeping occupants.
Our current focus
Fire Risk Assessments for low to moderate fire-risk premises.
ICAA Fire Risk & Compliance focuses on premises such as small offices, shops, village halls, shared areas of small blocks of flats, and small warehouses or workshops across Scotland.
Every assessment is prepared around the premises, the people who use it and the way the building is used.
Start your assessment
Make fire risk easier to understand and act on.
Tell us about your low to moderate fire-risk premises and we’ll explain the next step.
Request a Fire Risk Assessment