Online Workshop — 13 May 2027, 10:00–12:30 BST
Fire Risk Assessment Workshop
A free 2.5-hour practical online workshop covering the five-step fire risk assessment process required under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Suitable for workplace responsible persons, fire wardens, facilities managers, and SME owners.
Legal requirement
Any non-domestic premises in the UK must have a fire risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Failure to have one, or to act on its findings, is a criminal offence that can result in prosecution, unlimited fines, and up to two years' imprisonment.
Workshop agenda
Risk levels and required actions
After evaluating each hazard, you assign a risk level and required action. This matrix is covered in step 3 of the workshop.
| Risk level | Required action | Review frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Trivial | No action required. Record as acceptable. | At next scheduled review |
| Tolerable | Maintain controls. Monitor for changes. | Annually |
| Moderate | Improve controls. Set timeline and assign responsibility. | 6 months |
| Substantial | Significant improvement required before occupancy or continued use. | Immediately, then monthly |
| Intolerable | Do not occupy or continue use. Close and address immediately. | Before reopening |
What you will be able to do after this workshop
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Identify the "responsible person" for their premises under the RRO 2005
- Systematically identify ignition sources, fuel sources, and at-risk occupants
- Apply the five-step framework to any non-domestic building
- Write a compliant fire risk assessment record
- Create a fire emergency plan with evacuation routes and assembly points
- Decide when to commission a specialist assessor
The legal framework: RRO 2005 and the Building Safety Act 2022
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the primary legislation governing fire safety in non-domestic premises in England and Wales. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced additional duties for higher-risk residential buildings (over 18 m or seven storeys) and strengthened enforcement powers. The workshop covers both, including changes brought in by the Fire Safety Act 2022 and implications for multi-occupied residential buildings.
Fire doors, detection, and extinguisher placement
The final section of the workshop covers physical fire protection measures and how they are referenced in a risk assessment. This includes:
- Inspecting and recording the condition of fire doors
- Mapping detection zones and alarm sounder coverage
- Siting extinguishers by class of risk — see our extinguisher types guide for class reference
- Identifying escape route lighting and signage deficiencies
- Referencing fire load in storage areas and plant rooms
Who leads this workshop?
The workshop is delivered by FireTheGuide's fire safety team in partnership with qualified fire risk assessors. Presenters hold IFE membership and NEBOSH Fire certifications. A certificate of participation is issued on completion.
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