Fire risk assessments for Aberdeen workplaces.

Yes. The RRO 2005 requires every employer and person responsible for non-domestic premises to carry out a 'suitable and sufficient' fire risk assessment. Since October 2023, the Building Safety Act 2022 requires all responsible persons to record their FRA in writing. The previous exemption for businesses with fewer than five employees no longer applies. Every Aberdeen business now needs a written FRA.

The local fire and rescue authority enforces the RRO 2005 for workplaces in Aberdeen. They can carry out fire safety inspections, issue enforcement notices requiring remedial action, issue prohibition notices (forcing closure of unsafe premises), and prosecute responsible persons. Non-compliance is a criminal offence carrying unlimited fines and up to two years' imprisonment.

Yes, for most small offices and low-risk premises. The RRO 2005 requires the assessment to be carried out by a 'competent person', someone with sufficient knowledge and experience to identify fire hazards and evaluate risk. FRASafe guides you through every question and produces a structured PAS 79-1:2020 compliant written record. For complex premises (5+ storeys, 50+ employees, or premises with cooking or manufacturing), a professional fire risk assessor is recommended.

Fire risk assessment consultants in Aberdeen typically charge £150–£400 for an office or small business premises. FRASafe produces a complete, PAS 79-1:2020 structured written FRA for £45, significantly less than an on-site consultant, and accepted by fire authorities as a valid written record.