Guides

• How often do fire alarms need servicing?

  Servicing intervals for commercial fire alarms (BS 5839-1) and alarms in HMOs and rented homes (BS 5839-6), plus what a maintenance contract usually costs.

• How to check a fire risk assessor is competent

  BS 8674 competence levels, the NFRAR and IFE registers, BAFE SP205 company certification, and what to ask before you appoint an assessor.

• What does a fire risk assessment cost in 2026?

  Typical prices for fire risk assessments of HMOs, flats, shops, offices and care homes, what drives the price, and what you should get for it.