Qualified, independent fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords and managing agents across Bedford and Bedfordshire.
Fire risk assessments in Bedford
Vigilance Fire Safety carries out fire risk assessments in Bedford and across Bedfordshire for commercial premises, 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 Bedford
- 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 Bedfordshire: who does what
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service
Enforces the Fire Safety Order for businesses and the common parts of residential buildings across Bedford, Central Bedfordshire and Luton, and can ask to see your fire risk assessment.
Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire councils
License HMOs and deal with housing hazards inside rented homes. Which council you deal with depends on where the property is, so check whether mandatory or additional HMO licensing applies.
Shared houses and student lets
Bedford has a large stock of shared rented houses, including lets near the university campus. These need an assessment of the shared escape routes, detection and fire doors.
Industrial and logistics premises
Warehouses and units around Bedford and along the A421 and M1 corridor bring their own risks: large compartments, racking, charging areas and long travel distances.
Areas we cover around Bedford
We work across Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire. Areas covered include Bedford, Kempston, Biddenham, Ampthill, Flitwick, Sandy, Biggleswade, Shefford, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Luton. If your premises are nearby but not listed, get in touch and we will confirm.
How a fire risk assessment in Bedford 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 Bedford 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 Bedford: FAQs
Do you carry out fire risk assessments in Bedford?
Yes. Vigilance Fire Safety carries out fire risk assessments in Bedford and across Bedfordshire, including Kempston, Ampthill, Flitwick, Biggleswade, Leighton Buzzard, Dunstable and Luton. Every assessment is carried out by Ray Amoah, a qualified fire risk assessor.
Who enforces fire safety law in Bedfordshire?
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service enforces the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 for non-domestic premises and the common parts of residential buildings. Bedford Borough Council and Central Bedfordshire 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 HMOs in Bedford?
Yes. HMO fire risk assessments cover shared escape routes, fire doors, the alarm and detection system and management arrangements, and the report can support a licence application or renewal.
How do I get a quote for a fire risk assessment in Bedford?
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.
Related pages
- Fire risk assessments in Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire
- Fire risk assessments in St Albans and Harpenden
- Fire risk assessments for factories and warehouses
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Page last reviewed: 2 October 2026.