Fire Risk Assessments in Jersey & the Channel Islands

Ignis Safety Consultants Ltd delivers independent Fire Risk Assessments that help businesses and dutyholders identify fire hazards, evaluate risk to occupants, and put practical controls in place. In Jersey, workplace fire risk is typically managed through general health and safety duties—including the legal requirement to assess significant workplace risks and plan appropriate control measures. Our assessments are designed to be clear, usable, and aligned with the guidance and standards commonly referenced in professional fire risk assessment practice, including structured PAS 79 reporting where appropriate. We act solely as consultants and advisors and do not install or supply fire protection systems.

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What a Fire Risk Assessment helps you achieve

A good Fire Risk Assessment is not just a report—it is a working document that helps you make reasoned decisions, demonstrate due diligence, and plan improvements in a sensible order. Under the Health and Safety at Work (Jersey) Law 1989, employers must identify and assess risks to employees, and (where applicable) record significant risks and arrangements.

For many businesses, this includes ensuring fire risks are understood and controlled, staff are trained, evacuation arrangements are suitable, and fire safety measures are maintained.

What Your Receive

  • A written Fire Risk Assessment report in a structured, user-friendly format
  • A prioritized action plan (high / medium / lower priority)
  • Practical recommendations focused on what will improve safety and compliance outcomes first time
  • Optional contractor-ready extracts or schedules for remedial planning (where helpful)
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What we cover

Our Fire Risk Assessments typically review the factors that directly affect life safety and safe evacuation, including:

  • Likely ignition sources, fuel sources, and higher-risk activities within the premises
  • Occupant profile and vulnerabilities (including visitors and the public where relevant)
  • Means of escape, travel distances, and exit availability
  • Early warning arrangements (detection/alarm) and emergency plan readiness
  • Fire-resisting separation basics (where relevant to the building type and layout)
  • Management controls: housekeeping, storage, hot work, maintenance checks, and record-keeping
  • Staff knowledge and training needs (fire awareness / marshal responsibilities)

How we work

We keep the process straightforward and proportionate:

  • Scope & context: confirm how the building is used, occupancy patterns, and any constraints
  • Site inspection: walk the building, identify hazards, and review protective measures
  • Risk evaluation: consider likelihood and consequence, and identify priority issues
  • Action plan: provide clear recommendations, ranked by urgency and risk-reduction impact
  • Support: talk you through findings and help you plan next steps (including remedial priorities)

When you should consider an assessment

You should consider a Fire Risk Assessment when:

  • You have never formally assessed fire risk in your premises
  • The building layout, use, staffing levels, or processes have changed
  • You have completed refurbishments or tenant changes
  • Your insurer, landlord, or internal governance requires documented review
  • You want independent confirmation of what is working well and what needs improvement

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We are proudly accredited by…

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Our Community Support

Vanguard F1 in Schools

Ignis Safety Consultants is proud to sponsor Vanguard’s participation in the F1 in Schools  programme, supporting young people in developing engineering, teamwork, and  problem-solving skills.By backing this initiative, we help encourage the next generation of  talent in science, technology, and innovation within the Channel Islands.

Motor Neurone Disease Association Jersey

Ignis Safety Consultants is proud to support the Jersey branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association, helping raise awareness and contribute to the vital support provided to individuals and families affected by motor neurone disease on the Island. Through this support, we aim to assist the charity in continuing its work providing guidance, care, and practical assistance to those living with MND across Jersey.