Takeaway Fire Safety: Extraction & Cooking | HawkSwift
Grease-laden extraction, late trade and customer evacuation for takeaways. Our NEBOSH-qualified assessors follow PAS 79 and BS 9999, delivering court-defensible fire risk assessments from £199 + VAT, report in 48 hours.
Key Points
- This is general guidance based on UK fire-safety law; it is not formal legal advice.
- Requirements vary by premises type, occupancy and enforcement authority.
- A NEBOSH-qualified assessor documents findings against PAS 79 and BS 9999.
Practical Steps
1. Identify the responsible person and competent person. 2. Record significant findings in writing where required (Art. 9). 3. Maintain detection, escape routes, doors and equipment (Art. 17). 4. Train and instruct staff (Art. 21). 5. Review on any significant change.
Book an assessment with HawkSwift from £199 + VAT, report in 48 hours.
*This article is general guidance and not formal legal advice.*
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I read the law? The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the governing legislation in England and Wales. Do I need a written assessment? Yes if you employ five or more, are licensed, or run higher-risk premises (Art. 9). How do I book? Book an assessment — general guidance, not formal legal advice.