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Fire risk assessments
Who must have a fire risk assessment, what a competent assessor covers, what it costs and how often it should be reviewed, under the Fire Safety Order and the housing standards that sit alongside it.
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18:09Case study · 1987 · TransportThe King's Cross fire 1987 explained: the trench effect, the flashover and the Fennell investigation
How a lit match under a wooden escalator became the flashover that killed 31 people at King's Cross in 1987, why the trench effect drove it into the ticket hall, and what the Fennell investigation changed.
31 deaths, including 1 firefighter
7:41Video and guideHousing fire risk assessments explained: BS 9792:2025 for flats and HMOs
The code of practice that replaced PAS 79-2: what it covers, its nine steps, the four types of assessment, competence, and how often to review an assessment.
6:48Video and guideFire risk assessments explained: who needs one, what it covers, and what the law says
The Fire Safety Order in plain English: what a fire risk assessment is, who must have one, what it looks at, what to record, and what happens if it is missing.
- 2 min readINFIRISK guideWritten guide
How Much Does a Fire Risk Assessment Cost?
Typical UK prices by building and assessment type, what drives the fee, and how to buy the right scope.
- 2 min readINFIRISK guideWritten guide
Do I Need a Fire Risk Assessment?
Whether the law requires an assessment for your premises, who the responsible person is, and review timing.
