What happens if you fail a fire risk assessment?
If you do not have a valid Fire Safety Risk Assessment, you are in breach of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005:
- Your insurance policy may be void, leaving your business unprotected
- You could face fines, legal action, or imprisonment
- Your premises may be closed until fire safety measures are implemented
How long does it take to get a fire risk assessment?
How long it takes for fire assessment services to be completed depends on the size of the building. The bigger the building, the longer the assessment will take to complete. However, it should usually take around 2 to 3 hours to be completed to a high standard.
How long are fire risk assessments valid for?
A fire risk assessment lasts 4 years from the date on which the assessment was conducted. This means that in order to stay fully fire safety compliant, you must procure fire risk assessment services every 4 years.
At what temperature will structural steel fail?
The minimum melting point for structural steel is around 1130°C for carbon steel. This temperature rises to 1492°C for steel with 0% carbon. However, the structural integrity of steel will begin to be compromised at 600°F and lose around half of its strength when it reaches 1100°F.







