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Type 1-4 Fire Risk Assessments: What Are They and When Might They Be Used?

Dan Fuller

Fire risk assessments are a fundamental service provided by passive fire consultancies, designed to ensure safety and compliance within buildings. However, understanding which type of assessment is appropriate for your needs can be challenging. Types 1 to 4 fire risk assessments provide varying levels of inspection and detail, tailored to different scenarios.

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A Type 1 fire risk assessment, the most common, involves a non-intrusive inspection of the building’s common areas. This type is ideal for straightforward residential properties, offering a basic overview of fire safety compliance. It focuses on visible features such as escape routes, fire doors, and alarm systems, providing a general assessment of the building’s safety.


Type 2 assessments delve deeper, including a limited intrusive inspection to evaluate concealed fire safety measures, such as service risers or floor voids. This approach is particularly useful for older properties or buildings undergoing refurbishment, offering additional assurance of compliance.


Type 3 assessments expand the scope to include individual flats or dwellings within a building. These assessments provide a comprehensive evaluation of fire risks affecting both common areas and individual units, making them ideal for housing associations or landlords managing multi-occupancy buildings.


Type 4 fire risk assessments are the most detailed and include fully intrusive inspections of all areas, both common and private. These are typically reserved for high-risk buildings or situations where significant concerns exist about existing fire safety provisions. They involve opening up construction to examine hidden fire risks, such as improperly sealed cavities or non-compliant materials.


Our consultancy specialises in conducting all four types of fire risk assessments. We help you determine the most appropriate type for your building’s characteristics, use, and risk profile. For instance, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, Type 4 assessments became more prevalent for high rise residential buildings to ensure stringent compliance with fire safety standards.


By engaging accredited professionals like our team, you can trust that your fire risk assessments will be thorough, accurate, and actionable. We identify hazards, recommend improvements, and provide detailed reports that guide your safety enhancements. Regular reviews and updates to fire risk assessments are also essential, especially when changes occur in your building’s use or layout.


Choosing the right type of fire risk assessment is a critical step in maintaining a safe and compliant building. Our consultancy’s expertise ensures that your building is not only protected but also aligned with the highest standards of fire safety, safeguarding lives and property while demonstrating a commitment to excellence.


Ensure your building is safe and compliant today. Contact us at enquiries@pyroactive.co.uk to schedule your fire risk assessment and take a proactive step toward protecting what matters most.


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