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"We'll just get the cheapest fire risk assessment we can find to tick the box." Wrong. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, as the Responsible Person, you must complete a "suitable and sufficient" fire risk assessment. It isn't just a box-ticking exercise; it's a legal duty to actually identify and reduce fire risks on your premises. A rushed, generic checklist won't protect your people or your business. PAS 79 provides the recognised framework for conducting these assessments properly, and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have tightened expectations on recording your findings. If an assessment isn't thorough, it leaves you legally exposed and physically unsafe. Don't gamble on a cheap piece of paper. Get it done properly. General guidance, not formal legal advice — book a HawkSwift assessment for your premises.