Fire Risk Assessment for Accountants & Financial Services in Greater London: What You Need to Know and How to Book

Fire Risk Assessment for Accountants & Financial Services in Greater London — Your Legal Duties Under the RRO 2005

Running a Accountants & Financial Services in Greater London places you under the responsible person duties of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. You must complete a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and keep it up to date. In Greater London and the surrounding area, your local fire and rescue service inspects non-domestic premises and issues enforcement notices where assessments are missing or out of date.

Storage and Housekeeping

Offices generate paper waste and store equipment. In Greater London, we verify that storage areas are organised, waste bins are not placed near electrical panels, and housekeeping standards meet fire safety requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many fire extinguishers for my office?

One extinguisher per 200sqm, with at least one on each floor and one near the main entrance.

Q: Do small offices need a fire warden?

Yes — if you have more than 5 employees, you need at least one trained fire warden per floor.

Q: How often to test fire alarms?

Weekly bell tests and annual professional servicing are minimum requirements.

Q: What if my office is in a converted building?

Converted buildings may need enhanced fire detection and escape routes. Get a specialist assessment.