Property type
Place of Worship Fire Risk Assessments
For churches, mosques, temples, synagogues and other worship or faith-community premises.
Who is normally responsible?
Trustees, management committees, occupiers or building owners may hold duties for worshippers, visitors, staff and volunteers.
Common fire risks
- Large gatherings and varied visitor familiarity
- Historic fabric, candles, kitchens and community rooms
- Accessibility, towers, galleries and ancillary spaces
What an assessor typically reviews
- Escape routes from worship and community areas
- Use of candles, heating and electrical systems
- Volunteer procedures and event management
What to prepare
- Event calendar and attendance patterns
- Building plans where available
- Maintenance and volunteer training records
When to review
Review before major events, after building works, changes in use or changes to management responsibilities.
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.