Guide
Fire Risk Assessment After Refurbishment
By Fire Risk Experts editorial team. Reviewed by Fire safety editorial reviewer. Last reviewed: 19 July 2026. Last updated: 19 July 2026. Next review: 19 January 2027.
When refurbishment, fit-out or change of use should trigger a fire risk assessment review.
Direct answer
A fire risk assessment should be reviewed after refurbishment, fit-out, layout change or change of use where the existing assessment may no longer reflect the premises.
Key takeaways
- Physical changes can change escape and compartmentation.
- New use can change occupancy and hazards.
- Records should be updated after works.
Fire Risk Assessments pillar
This guide is part of the Fire Risk Assessments pillar. Use it alongside related guidance and property-specific pages when preparing an enquiry.
What to prepare
- Property address, postcode, use and occupancy details.
- Existing fire risk assessment and action plan, if available.
- Fire alarm, emergency lighting, extinguisher and fire-door records where held.
- Information about sleeping accommodation, vulnerable occupants or unusual risks.
Sources
- Fire safety in the workplace, GOV.UK. Accessed 2026-07-19. Responsibilities for employers, owners, landlords, occupiers and others with control of non-domestic premises.
- Fire safety: guidance for those with legal duties, Home Office. Accessed 2026-07-19. Collection of fire safety law and guidance for responsible persons.
- The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation.gov.uk. Accessed 2026-07-19. Primary legislation for general fire safety duties in England and Wales.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
Review after significant changes, incidents, refurbishment, occupancy changes or where the existing assessment may no longer be valid.
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