Qualified, independent fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords and managing agents across Northampton and Northamptonshire.
Fire risk assessments in Northampton
Vigilance Fire Safety carries out fire risk assessments in Northampton and across Northamptonshire for commercial premises, warehouses, HMOs, blocks of flats, care homes and holiday lets. Each assessment meets the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and gives you a written report with a prioritised action plan.
Every assessment is carried out personally by Ray Amoah (ABBE Level 4, DipFRA, MIFSM, FPA).
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Fire risk assessments we carry out in Northampton
- Commercial premises: Offices, shops, warehouses and mixed-use buildings.
- HMOs: Fixed-fee assessments for shared houses and licensable HMOs.
- Blocks of flats: Common parts, structure and flat entrance doors.
- Care homes: Assessments for residential and nursing care settings.
- Hotels, hostels and Airbnbs: Short-stay and serviced accommodation.
- Fire strategy reports: PAS 9980, high-rise strategy and building control work.
Fire safety in Northamptonshire: who does what
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service
Enforces the Fire Safety Order for businesses and the common parts of residential buildings across Northampton and the county, and can ask to see your fire risk assessment.
West and North Northamptonshire councils
License HMOs and deal with housing hazards inside rented homes. Northampton sits within West Northamptonshire Council; Kettering, Corby and Wellingborough are in North Northamptonshire. Check whether mandatory or additional HMO licensing applies to your property.
Warehouses and logistics
Northampton’s distribution and industrial sites near the M1 bring large open compartments, high-bay racking, battery charging areas and long travel distances. The assessment covers each of these.
Shared houses and student lets
Rented shared houses, including lets used by University of Northampton students, need an assessment of shared escape routes, fire doors and the alarm system.
Areas we cover around Northampton
We work across West and North Northamptonshire. Areas covered include Northampton, Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester, Rushden, Kettering and Corby. If your premises are nearby but not listed, get in touch and we will confirm.
How a fire risk assessment in Northampton works
- Quote. Send us the address, the type of building and its size. We confirm the fee before we visit.
- Site visit. Ray Amoah visits your Northampton premises and inspects escape routes, fire doors, detection, lighting, compartmentation and management arrangements.
- Written report. You receive a clear report written to PAS 79 with a prioritised action plan.
- Review. Review the assessment at least once a year and after any change to the building, its use or its occupants.
Fire risk assessment in Northampton: FAQs
Do you carry out fire risk assessments in Northampton?
Yes. Vigilance Fire Safety carries out fire risk assessments in Northampton and across Northamptonshire, including Wellingborough, Daventry, Towcester, Rushden, Kettering and Corby. Every assessment is carried out by Ray Amoah, a qualified fire risk assessor.
Who enforces fire safety law in Northamptonshire?
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service enforces the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings. West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council deal with HMO licensing and housing hazards inside rented homes.
Is a fire risk assessment a legal requirement?
Yes. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises, and for the common parts of flats and HMOs, must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, act on its findings and keep it under review. If five or more people work there or the premises are licensed, the significant findings must be recorded in writing.
How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?
The law sets no fixed interval, but the assessment must stay current. Review it at least once a year as good practice, and again after building work, a change of use or occupancy, or a fire incident.
Do you assess warehouses and industrial units in Northampton?
Yes. Warehouse assessments cover compartmentation, storage and racking, battery and vehicle charging, detection and alarms, travel distances and how staff and visitors are evacuated.
How do I get a quote for a fire risk assessment in Northampton?
Send us the address, the type of building and its approximate size through the contact form. We confirm the fee and a visit date before any work starts.
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- Fire risk assessments in Bedford and Bedfordshire
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Page last reviewed: 2 October 2026.