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Professional fire risk assessments in Scotland
Fire safety begins with understanding the risks within your building. A professional fire risk assessment ensures that hazards are identified, safety measures are evaluated, and the correct procedures are in place to protect people and property.
Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, it’s the responsibility of the owner, employer, or person in control of a commercial premises to ensure a suitable risk assessment for fire is carried out. The findings of this assessment help you maintain safe working conditions and ensure your organisation meets its legal fire safety obligations.
At Asco, we provide professional fire risk assessment services for businesses across Scotland, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Midlothian, Duns, Ardrossan, and Forfar. Through the backing of the LS Fire Group and our trusted partner brands, we can also support organisations requiring UK fire risk assessments across multiple locations.
Whether you operate a school, office, retail unit, warehouse, or healthcare facility, our experienced assessors provide a thorough fire risk assessment service designed to keep your premises compliant and your occupants safe.
Why a fire risk assessment is essential for your business
A fire risk assessment helps organisations identify hazards, understand the level of risk, and implement the necessary safety measures to reduce the likelihood of fire.
Regardless of your industry or location, a fire risk assessment will help you to:
- Identify persons who may be at risk during a fire
- Spot hazards and reduce the likelihood of fire occurring
- Document fire safety procedures and improvement actions
- Identify existing fire protection systems and safety equipment
- Set review dates to ensure the assessment remains valid
Beyond legal compliance, a thorough risk assessment on fire safety helps businesses improve operational safety, protect employees and visitors, and reduce the potential for costly damage or business disruption.
At Asco, we combine practical industry knowledge with recognised methodologies to deliver assessments that are not only compliant but genuinely useful in improving fire safety.
What’s included in our fire risk assessment service?
When you choose us as your fire risk assessment provider, our assessors conduct a detailed inspection of your premises to identify hazards, evaluate fire protection measures, and assess the risks to occupants.
Our fire risk assessment services typically include the review of:
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Emergency lighting and escape route illumination
- Fire extinguishers and fire suppression equipment
- Escape routes and emergency exits
- Fire doors and compartmentation systems
- Electrical equipment and potential ignition sources
- Storage of combustible materials
- Fire safety signage and information
- Staff fire safety procedures and training
- Evacuation arrangements and emergency planning
By reviewing these elements, we can build a comprehensive picture of the fire hazards within your building, allowing us to provide clear recommendations that improve safety and ensure compliance.
Our approach to fire risk assessments
Site visit and hazard identification
Our qualified assessors begin by conducting a full inspection of your premises. During this visit, we review the layout of your building, the nature of your business activities, and the potential fire hazards present.
Particular attention is given to areas such as escape routes, fire compartmentation, detection systems, and vulnerable occupants who may require additional assistance during evacuation.
Risk evaluation and action planning
Once hazards are identified, we evaluate the level of risk they pose. Factors such as building occupancy, evacuation difficulty, fire spread potential, and existing fire safety measures are carefully assessed.
From this process, we produce a prioritised list of recommended actions designed to reduce fire risks and strengthen your fire safety arrangements.
Detailed PAS 79-compliant reporting
With technology at our disposal, we produce a professional fire risk assessment report in line with PAS 79, the recognised methodology used across the UK fire safety industry. Your report will include photographic evidence of hazards, clear explanations of identified risks, recommendations for corrective actions, and guidance on improving your fire safety procedures.
This structured report ensures your fire risk assessment documentation is clear, actionable, and compliant with best practice.
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What happens after your fire risk assessment?
Once your fire risk assessment service has been completed, you will receive a comprehensive report outlining the findings and recommendations for improving fire safety within your premises.
Your report will include:
- A clear summary of identified fire hazards
- Prioritised recommendations for improvements
- Photographic documentation of risks
- A structured action plan for corrective measures
Some improvements may involve simple procedural changes, such as updating signage or improving housekeeping practices. Others may require upgrades to fire alarms, emergency lighting, or fire doors.
Where further work is required, we can support you by carrying out the necessary improvements and then revisiting your premises to ensure the risk assessment of fire safety has been properly addressed. We can also provide updated reports following any remedial work, ensuring your fire risk assessment documentation remains current and compliant.
Why choose Asco Fire?
Fire safety legislation requires assessments to be carried out by a competent person, meaning someone with the appropriate knowledge, training, and experience to identify fire hazards and evaluate risks correctly.
At Asco, we operate as a trusted fire risk assessment company with decades of experience supporting organisations across multiple sectors. By choosing us as your fire risk assessment provider, you benefit from:
- Experienced assessors with practical fire safety expertise
- Structured PAS 79 methodology
- Actionable reports that go beyond simple compliance
- Ongoing support and follow-up services
Our goal is not just to help you meet legal requirements, but to ensure your building is genuinely safer.
Book your fire risk assessment today
If you’re ready to arrange your fire risk assessment service, speak to our expert team today. Simply give us a call or complete our quick online form and we will be in touch to arrange your assessment.
At ASCO, we’re here to help you prevent fires, protect lives, and maintain compliance with confidence.
Fire safety is a responsibility that never rests and we’re here to implement complete fire protection for your business. Get in touch with our industry-leading experts to learn how we prevent fires, protect lives, and ensure compliance for you.
Fire risk assessment FAQs
- Do you offer fire risk assessments across Scotland?
- Yes, we conduct fire risk assessments across Scotland, covering cities, towns, and rural locations throughout the country. Whether you require an assessment in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, or a smaller community, our assessors will visit your premises and carry out a full evaluation. As we’re part of the LS Fire Group, we can also scale our services across the UK when required, allowing us to support organisations operating multiple sites or national property portfolios.
- What legal standards apply to fire risk assessments in Scotland?
- Fire risk assessments in Scotland are required under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and supported by the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006. These laws require duty holders to carry out a suitable risk assessment for fire hazards and ensure fire safety measures remain effective. At Asco, we follow recognised best practice using the PAS 79 methodology, ensuring our assessments are structured, auditable, and aligned with UK fire safety guidance.
- How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
- A fire risk assessment is not a one-time document. It must be reviewed regularly to ensure it remains accurate and relevant. In most cases, businesses should review their fire risk assessment annually, though reviews may also be required sooner if there are changes to the building layout, occupancy levels, or business activities. We can provide ongoing support to ensure your fire risk assessments remain up to date and compliant.
- Who is responsible for arranging a fire risk assessment?
- Under fire safety legislation, the responsibility lies with the “Responsible Person”. This may be the employer, building owner, landlord, facilities manager, or anyone with control over the premises. We work closely with responsible persons to ensure our fire risk assessment service is completed correctly and all required actions are clearly documented.
- What happens after a fire risk assessment is completed?
- Once your assessment is completed, we’ll provide a detailed written report outlining the risks identified and the actions required to address them. Some recommendations may involve small improvements such as signage updates or improved procedures. Others may require upgrades to fire alarms, fire doors, emergency lighting, or extinguishers. Where required, we can carry out these improvements and update your fire risk assessment report once the work is completed, ensuring your building remains fully compliant.
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