Protecting People. Proving Compliance. Preserving Value.
In a higher-risk building, fire risk isn’t just a safety issue; it’s a legal obligation.
Under the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, Accountable Persons must demonstrate that every HRB has a robust, up-to-date Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) as part of its Safety Case Report.
At Ark Workplace Risk, we empower property owners, operators, and managing agents to achieve total fire safety assurance; delivering competent, evidence-led Fire Risk Assessments that meet the highest regulatory and technical standards.
A Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) for a Higher-Risk Building (HRB) is an in-depth, systematic review of fire safety arrangements, designed to identify hazards, evaluate risks, and evidence how they are controlled.
For an HRB – currently defined as a residential building over 18 metres (or 7 storeys) – the FRA must go beyond basic compliance. It should:
- Integrate with the building’s Safety Case Report
- Provide evidence for Building Assessment Certificate (BAC) applications
- Assess common parts and structural fire performance
- Evaluate person-centred risk for vulnerable residents
- Demonstrate ongoing competence and management controls
Our FRAs are designed to do all this; and more.
With over 30 years of safety consultancy experience and 10,000+ buildings under management, Ark is the trusted partner for property owners and managing agents nationwide.
We are founding members of the Building Safety Alliance and have supported clients through some of the UK’s first successful Building Assessment Certificate approvals.
Our HRB Fire Risk Assessments provide:
- Regulator-Ready Documentation – FRAs fully aligned to BSR guidance
- Competence Assurance – Conducted by accredited, highly qualified fire engineers
- Evidence Integration – Seamlessly linked into Safety Case Reports and QUOODA® digital records
- Resident-Focused Insights – Person-centred assessments and PEES integration
- Actionable Risk Priorities – Clear, trackable recommendations with defined ownership
"I sent my Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) to my local Fire & Rescue Service and they commented that it was the best FRA that they'd ever been provided- that allows me to sleep at night knowing that we have things covered."
All Ark FRAs are managed through QUOODA®, our digital risk, safety, and compliance platform — ensuring that every inspection, remedial action, and fire safety record is stored, traceable, and regulator-accessible.
This creates a live “golden thread” of fire safety information across your entire portfolio; connecting evidence to outcomes, and compliance to confidence.
You must commission an FRA if you are:
- An Accountable Person (AP) or Principal Accountable Person (PAP) under the Building Safety Act
- A Managing Agent responsible for multi-occupancy residential blocks
- A Building Owner, Investor, or Developer preparing for Gateway 3 or Safety Case submission
- A Responsible Person under the Fire Safety Order
If your building is over 18 metres or 7 storeys, you are legally required to maintain a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment.
Scoping & Data Review: Analysis of building type, occupancy, previous FRAs, and fire safety systems.
Site Assessment: Intrusive and non-intrusive inspections by accredited fire engineers.
Risk Evaluation: Identification of hazards, deficiencies, and mitigation priorities.
Action Planning & Recommendations: Detailed, prioritised action plan with cost and responsibility mapping.
QUOODA® Integration: All findings, actions, and evidence can be seamlessly integrated to your digital compliance hub for tracking and reporting.