new companies incorporated locally this week now need a [fire risk assessment](https://www.hawkswift.co.uk/blog/7-questions-to-ask-a-fire-risk-assessment-company)

New companies incorporated this week take note: a fresh certificate of incorporation does not buy you time on fire safety. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person must conduct a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment (FRA) as soon as the premises are occupied or operated. This applies across the board — whether you have just leased an offices-what-assessors-look-for)s-what-assessors-look-for), opened a retail unit, taken on a factory lease, or launched a care home. Even a newly formed HMOs-guide)s-landlords-guide)s-landlords-guide) landlord must ensure common areas are assessed without delay. Recent fire incidents in commercial premises across the UK have reinforced how rapidly small ignition sources escalate when basic compartmentation and alarm systems are neglected. For practical purposes, follow PAS 79 methodology to structure your review: identify hazards, protect vulnerable occupants, and document your findings. The fire safety (England) Regulations 2022 further tighten duties for high-rise blocks, but the baseline obligation is immediate regardless of building type. — HawkSwift FRA News General guidance, not formal legal advice — book a HawkSwift assessment for your premises.