Fire Risk Assessments for Schools
Looking for a professional, DBS-checked fire risk assessor?
Protect pupils, staff and premises with a professional fire risk assessment from Blue Star Asbestos. We support schools, colleges and universities across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex, identifying fire hazards and providing clear, practical recommendations to improve safety and compliance.
With over 20 years experience in the fire and safety industry, our fully qualified assessors can work with educational premises of any size, during or outside term time.
Our Memberships & Accreditations
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Do I need a Fire Risk Assessment for a School?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires that fire risk assessments are carried out in any educational buildings where there are students and teaching staff present, including fire safety precautions to reduce or eliminate the risk of fire and identify persons at risk. This includes areas within schools, colleges and universities such as classrooms, locker rooms, hallways and cafeteria’s which means the local authorities will need a fire safety risk assessment for their educational building.
Our expert fire risk assessors will attend your site, liaise with the responsible person and conduct a thorough review of your school, college or university. A comprehensive report is then issued with findings and recommendations along with a timescale of when the work should be completed, where applicable.
What our Fire Risk Assessors will cover in your School
Included within your Education Institution Fire Safety Risk Assessment, we will assess:
- Emergency routes and exits, including those for vulnerable people such as the students and those with disabilities
- Existing fire detection and warning systems
- Fire fighting equipment and fire safety systems
- Removal and safe storage of dangerous substances
- Your emergency fire evacuation plan
- Fire safety training for your staff
- Other essential fire safety measures and fire hazards
- A comprehensive fire safety action plan
Get In Touch Today
Fill out the form or call 023 92 811788. Our expert team is fully prepared to assist schools across Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex with any and all enquiries regarding commercial fire risk assessments.
From initial consultation to detailed guidance, we ensure safety and compliance, providing you with peace of mind and a healthier living environment.
For emergencies, it’s usually best to give us a call – subject to demand, we aim to visit these appointments on the same day.
Common Questions
With a decade of experience and specialised training, we are a leading authority for fire risk assessments for schools in the county. Can’t find any of your questions here? See our knowledge base or get in touch with one of our team!
How do I choose a professional and qualified Fire Risk Assessor for schools?
When you choose to work with a professional team to carry out a fire risk assessment in an educational institution, you need to ensure that you receive a reliable risk assessment report that has the safety of your staff and students at its core. Competent assessors should also understand the risks of assessing high footfall areas (such as classrooms and hallways), have training and experience, and use an effective fire safety risk plan.
If you need a fire risk assessment or are worried about the what the legalities are, we can help you. At Blue Star Asbestos, our team are qualified fire risk assessors work to help ensure the safety of all staff and students within small, medium and large schools and universities.
How often should you review your Fire Risk Assessment for Educational Institutions?
The advice on Fire Risk Assessments within a school, college or university, is to make sure you review them regularly. There is no set timeline for this in law, so it’s at the discretion of the responsible person to decide how often they are reviewed. It is recommended that a valid Fire Risk Assessment is to be carried out at least once a year or when there has been a significant change to the environment – this can be layout of classrooms or structural integrity, as laid out in the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Why should I choose Blue Star Asbestos?
Blue Star Asbestos Ltd offers a completely independent, cost effective and professional service – we are not affiliated with any fire risk assessors for schools so you are guaranteed impartial advice.
- Over 150+, 5-star reviews
- Fully insured and certified
- Easy to understand reports
- Highly trained and experienced team
How often should a fire risk assessment for schools be reviewed?
While there’s no fixed legal timeline, it’s recommended that schools fire risk assessments are reviewed at least once a year. Regular reviews help ensure the assessment remains accurate and relevant to the current use of the building and any associated risks.
Who is responsible for completing a fire risk assessment in schools?
The person responsible for completing a fire risk assessment in a school, colleges and universities can range from; the headteacher, the local authority or council. See our guide for more information on the topic of ‘responsible person’ and fire risk assessments in educational institutions.
Do Blue Star Asbestos provide fire risk assessments for schools?
Yes, our experts provide fire risk assessments for schools, colleges and universities in and around the UK’s South Coast! Blue Star Asbestos is based in Hampshire and provides assessments for educational institutions in Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester and other areas within Hampshire, as well as Surrey and West Sussex.
Our team have experience in carrying out fire risk assessments within schools so you can be sure we have the tools necessary to conduct a thorough FRA at your site. Following your fire risk assessment, you may also consider having an asbestos survey or asbestos testing carried out in your school, college or university.
What areas do you cover for schools fire risk assessments?
We’re based in Hampshire and provide schools fire risk assessments in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton, Winchester, Surrey, West Sussex and surrounding areas.
Who can carry out a fire risk assessment in educational institutions?
Whilst in law it can be interpreted as anyone listed as the ‘Responsible Person’ can carry out a fire risk assessment in a school, you should always seek professional advice and a trusted fire risk assessor before commencing. We’ve created an extensive guide on who can carry out fire risk assessments if you’d like to read further.
You can contact Blue Star Asbestos via telephone, email or post
- Phone number: 02392811788
- Email address: enquiries@bluestarasbestos.co.uk
- Address: Holland Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire PO4 0EB
