Fire Risk Assessments for GP Surgeries, Dental Practices, Clinics and Vets

A fire risk assessment for a GP surgery, dental practice, clinic or veterinary practice is a written review of the fire hazards in a healthcare setting, including medical gases, oxygen and electrical equipment, and of how patients who may not be able to leave quickly, such as those under sedation, would be evacuated. It is required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and inspectors from the Care Quality Commission may ask to see it as part of your health and safety records.

Every assessment is carried out personally by Ray Amoah (ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment, DipFRA, MIFSM, FPA member), and written to PAS 79-1:2020, the recognised method for non-domestic premises.

Page last reviewed: 22 October 2026.

The practice owner, partners or person in control are the responsible person. They must assess the fire risk, act on the findings and keep the assessment under review. Serious breaches can lead to an unlimited fine and up to two years’ imprisonment.

Since 1 October 2023 every responsible person must record the full fire risk assessment and their fire safety arrangements in writing, and record who carried it out.

Alarm systems in non-domestic premises are designed, installed and maintained to BS 5839-1. The assessment checks whether your system and its coverage suit the building and how patients are cared for.

CQC-registered practices are expected to manage fire safety as part of safe premises. A current, recorded fire risk assessment is the core evidence.

Storage and use of oxygen, nitrous oxide and anaesthetic gases, and signage on store rooms.

Patients who are sedated, elderly, unwell or have limited mobility, and how staff would help them out.

Whether the fire alarm system and its coverage suit the building, and weekly test and service records.

Autoclaves, compressors, X-ray and electrical equipment, chargers and waste storage.

Doors to stairs and treatment rooms, routes through waiting areas, and exits that open without a key.

Kennels and animal wards, overnight care, and how animals are moved in an emergency.

Oxygen makes things burn far more fiercely, and some patients cannot leave without help. In dental practices we focus on oxygen and nitrous oxide storage, compressors and autoclaves, and procedures for patients under sedation. In GP surgeries and clinics, the main issues are usually alarm coverage, waiting-room escape routes and staff training. In veterinary practices, we also look at overnight care and how animals would be moved.

Send us the address, the type of premises and its size. We confirm a fixed fee before we visit. Assessments start from £225 for smaller premises.

Ray Amoah inspects treatment and consulting rooms, waiting areas, gas stores, plant and staff areas, and reviews your alarm, emergency lighting and training records.

A clear report with photographs and a prioritised action plan, from urgent items to longer-term improvements.

We remind you when the assessment is due for review, at least annually and after any significant change.

“Full of expert knowledge, will most definitely use Ray again!”

Jaginder Chand, Google review

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Fixed-fee fire risk assessments across Milton Keynes, Bedford, London and the Home Counties. Send us the address and we will confirm a fee and visit date.