Why You Need a Fire Risk Assessment in Liverpool
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, anyone responsible for a non-domestic building or shared rented housing must keep a current fire risk assessment. In Liverpool that covers a very large HMO sector, city centre apartment conversions, and the shops and offices spread right across the city.
Contact us if you’re not sure whether your property needs one.
Liverpool Has Made an Example of Poor Fire Safety
In January 2025, Liverpool Magistrates’ Court convicted a landlord company and its director on 23 offences after inspectors found defective fire detection equipment, defective fire doors and serious trip hazards across two HMO properties in west Liverpool. Fines totalled almost £52,000, and the judge called the breaches “extremely serious”, noting the director had profited from the properties while neglecting basic safety. It’s a clear signal of how seriously the city takes HMO fire safety, and how costly it is to get wrong.
Our Fire Safety Services in Liverpool
We provide the full range of fire safety services landlords and business owners in Liverpool need to stay compliant.
Fire Risk Assessment
A full inspection covering hazards, people at risk and the condition of escape routes and safety equipment, with a clear written report and action plan. More on our Fire Risk Assessment service.
Fire Assessment Certificate
Once recommended work is complete, we issue a certificate confirming compliance, useful for insurers, licensing applications and council checks. Read about our Fire Assessment Certificate service.
Fire Safety Inspection
A focused check of alarms, extinguishers, signage and exit routes, useful between full assessments. Learn about our Fire Safety Inspections.
Who Needs a Fire Risk Assessment in Liverpool?
You’ll need a valid fire risk assessment if you’re responsible for:
- HMOs and student accommodation
- City centre apartment blocks and conversions
- Shops, restaurants and takeaways
- Offices and clinics
- Places of worship, schools and community centres
Liverpool City Council has been consulting on extending selective licensing alongside its mandatory HMO scheme, on top of an HMO management regime that has already led to serious enforcement action, as the case above shows. Fire safety is checked as part of every licence application, and we can time your assessment to fit yours.
How the Process Works
Step 1 – Book Your Assessment
Use our contact form or call us, and we’ll arrange a visit at a time that suits your property.
Step 2 – On-Site Inspection
An assessor visits your Liverpool property, checks it against current fire safety standards, and notes any issues found.
Step 3 – Report and Certification
You’ll receive your written report within 48 hours. Once any required work is done, we issue your Fire Assessment Certificate.
