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Fire Risk Assessment Scotland
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Fire safety risk assessment
The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 means that as the owner, manager, or employer operating a commercial premises, it’s your duty to ensure a fire risk assessment is carried out. The findings of this will help you uphold the right fire safety standards for your premises.
At Asco, we can conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments for businesses local to us in Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen, as well as across the UK thanks to the backing of the LS Fire Group and the help of our partner brands, ensuring you’re complying with your legal obligations.
No matter what industry your business is in, and regardless of where you’re based in Scotland – whether it’s Duns, Forfar, Ardrossan, or Midlothian – workplace fire risk assessments will help you to do the following:
- Identify persons at risk
- Spot hazards and eliminate the risk of fire
- Create a document for further action
- Identify fire safety assets and equipment
- Define a date for a future review
A fire risk assessment also helps you improve your procedures and protocols, whether you operate a school, office, or shop, and at Asco, we have experienced and knowledgeable engineers on hand to help you at every stage of the process.
With technology at our disposal, we can create a detailed fire risk assessment report in line with the PAS 79 format. We’ll provide photographic examples of hazards and risks within your premises, along with advice on the action you can take to remedy each point.
We’re backed by the LS Fire Group which means we’re able to provide fire risk assessments across the UK with the help of our partner brands. So if you’re ready to book your fire risk assessment today, give us a call fill in our quick online form and we’ll be in touch regarding your workplace fire risk assessment.
Fire safety is a responsibility that never rests and we’re here to implement complete fire protection for your business. Get in touch with our industry-leading experts to learn how e prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure compliance for you.
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Fire Risk Assessments FAQs
- Do you offer fire risk assessments Scotland-wide?
- ASCO conducts fire risk assessments Scotland-wide, covering cities, towns and rural areas throughout the country. Whether you need an assessment in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or beyond, our qualified engineers will come to your premises and carry out a full evaluation. Because we are part of the LS Fire Group and have partner networks, we can scale our support across Scotland while maintaining local expertise. Contact ASCO today to arrange your fire risk assessment in Scotland.
- What legal and regulatory standards guide ASCO’s fire risk assessment services?
- In Scotland, fire risk assessments are required under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and supported by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. ASCO’s assessments align with these laws and incorporate best practice, using formats like PAS 79 to produce a structured, auditable report. When you choose ASCO for your fire safety risk assessment Scotland, you benefit from a service that meets your legal obligations and offers practical, actionable recommendations to reduce risk. Contact ASCO to ensure your premises comply with Scottish fire safety law.
- How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
- A fire risk assessment is not a one-off document. It must be kept up to date and reviewed regularly to remain valid. The recommended review period is annually, but reassessment is also needed if there are significant changes to the building, its use, occupancy, or if a fire incident occurs. ASCO offers ongoing support to ensure your fire risk assessments remain current and compliant year after year.
- Who is responsible for arranging a fire safety risk assessment?
- Under Scottish fire safety law, the duty holder or “responsible person” is required to ensure a suitable fire risk assessment is carried out. This may be an employer, building owner, managing agent, or anyone with control over the premises. ASCO works directly with responsible persons to make sure assessments are completed correctly and all required actions are clearly documented.
- What happens after a fire risk assessment has been completed?
- Once ASCO has completed your assessment, you will receive a detailed written report outlining risks and practical recommendations for reducing them. Some actions may be simple, such as updating signage or testing alarms more frequently, while others may involve upgrading fire doors, alarms, or suppression systems. We can also provide follow-up services, from fire door installations to staff training, ensuring all recommendations are fully implemented.
