How quickly can you carry out a fire risk assessments in Wandsworth?

Standard bookings in Wandsworth are confirmed within one working day. Emergency call-outs (fire alarm fault, enforcement notice, post-incident) are responded to within 4 working hours.

How often does my FRA need reviewing?

There is no fixed cadence in law, but the FRA must be kept "under review". Industry good practice is a full review annually for higher-risk premises and at every material change of use, layout or occupancy.

Do I need a Type 4 FRA?

Not always. Type 1 is the default for most blocks. Type 4 (intrusive, sampling within flats and common areas) is appropriate where there is reason to suspect concealed compartmentation defects.

Fire Risk Assessments in Wandsworth

Fire Risk Assessments for Wandsworth buildings

A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) is the legal cornerstone of UK fire safety. Under Article 9 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Responsible Person must carry out — and keep under review — a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks from fire. MetroFire delivers Type 1 to Type 4 FRAs for commercial, residential and infrastructure assets, with assessors registered on the IFSM's National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) and aligned to BS 8674:2025 — the new British Standard for individual assessor competence (Foundation / Intermediate / Advanced tiers matched to building risk).

What we deliver in Wandsworth

Site walkover with the duty holder, identifying fire hazards, people at risk and existing precautions.
Methodology aligned to PAS 79-1 (non-domestic) and PAS 79-2 (housing) with photographic evidence.
Action plan prioritised by risk (Intolerable / Substantial / Moderate / Tolerable / Trivial).
Assessor competence demonstrated via NFRAR registration (Foundation / Intermediate / Advanced) and BS 8674:2025 SKEB criteria — Skills, Knowledge, Experience, Behaviours.
Digital report delivered via secure dashboard with annual review reminders and CPD-audited methodology.
Type 2/3/4 destructive surveys available where intrusive investigation is needed.

Why this matters in Wandsworth

Since the Fire Safety Act 2021, the scope of the FRA explicitly includes the building structure, external walls and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced parallel Accountable Person duties for higher-risk residential buildings (18m+ or 7+ storeys). And from April 2026, BAFE SP205 V6.0 became the in-force life-safety FRA scheme — raising the bar for organisational competence. Failure to comply can mean unlimited fines and, since the Grenfell reforms, prosecution of Responsible Persons.

Standards we work to

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005Fire Safety Act 2021Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022PAS 79-1 (non-domestic) & PAS 79-2 (housing)BS 8674:2025 — assessor competence frameworkNFRAR (IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register)BAFE SP205 V6.0 — life-safety FRA scheme

Frequently asked

Cost depends on building size, complexity and access. Most fire risk assessments bookings in Wandsworth are quoted within one working day of survey — call 0208 059 4836 for an immediate ball-park.