Property type
Care Home Fire Risk Assessments
For care homes, supported living settings and residential care premises.
Who is normally responsible?
The care provider, employer and building operator usually have overlapping duties for residents, staff and visitors.
Common fire risks
- Progressive horizontal evacuation and dependency levels
- Medication, oxygen, laundry and kitchen areas
- Staffing levels at night and resident mobility
What an assessor typically reviews
- Evacuation strategy and resident dependency
- Compartmentation, fire doors and alarm systems
- Staff training, drills and personal emergency plans
What to prepare
- Resident dependency information
- Night staffing levels
- Maintenance and evacuation drill records
When to review
Review when dependency levels, staffing models, layouts or care services change.
Request an assessment quote
Provide the property details and consent needed for review and potential independent provider matching.
Related guides
Fire Risk Assessment Cost
What affects the cost of a UK fire risk assessment and what information helps an assessor quote accurately.
Fire Risk Assessment Legal Requirements
A practical overview of fire risk assessment duties for UK non-domestic and common-part premises.
Fire Risk Assessment Checklist
A plain-English preparation checklist before arranging a fire risk assessment.
Next step
Ready to arrange a fire risk assessment?
Book online when the scope, price and fulfilment route are clear, or request a tailored quote where professional scoping is needed.
An assessor is not treated as appointed until they accept the assignment.