Elite Joinery & Fire Protection

Fire Risk Assessments
in Glasgow & Central Scotland

Comprehensive fire risk assessments across Glasgow and Central Scotland by fully trained and accredited assessors. We deliver clear, actionable reports that identify hazards, evaluate risks, and set out exactly what you need to do to achieve and maintain compliance.
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Is a Fire Risk Assessment a Legal Requirement in Scotland?

Yes. Under the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 and the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006, the responsible person for any non-domestic premises — including employers, building owners, managing agents, and landlords with shared areas — must carry out a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment and implement appropriate precautions based on its findings. This applies to premises across Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, and throughout Central Scotland.


The assessment must be reviewed regularly and whenever significant changes occur, such as alterations to the building, changes in occupancy, or new fire hazards being introduced. Failure to comply can result in enforcement notices from the SFRS, prohibition of premises, prosecution, and unlimited fines. Glasgow City has a dwelling fire rate of 194.3 per 100,000 — well above the Scotland average of 143.5 — and the SFRS recorded 36 fire-related deaths across Scotland in 2024-25. A thorough, up-to-date fire risk assessment is one of the most important steps any duty holder can take.

Glasgow HMO Operators: A Specific Requirement

For HMO landlords in Glasgow, a fire risk assessment is a core component of licence compliance. Properties are jointly inspected by Glasgow City Council’s HMO Unit and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. The assessment must identify all fire hazards specific to the property — including the condition of fire doors, escape routes, and detection systems — and set out the steps required to achieve and maintain compliance. With HMO licences requiring renewal every three years, having a current, documented fire risk assessment is essential.

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What Our Assessment Covers

Our assessors evaluate all aspects of fire safety at your premises, including:
  • Identification of fire hazards — sources of ignition, fuel, and oxygen
  • Identification of people at risk — employees, visitors, and vulnerable occupants
  • Existing fire precautions — detection, warning systems, equipment, lighting, and escape routes
  • Passive fire protection — fire doors, compartmentation, and fire stopping
  • Housekeeping and risk management — storage, maintenance, and ignition source controls
  • Procedures and training — evacuation plans, fire drills, and staff awareness
The assessment concludes with a detailed written report, a risk rating for the premises, and a prioritised action plan — written in plain, clear language so you can act on the findings without needing specialist knowledge to interpret the report.
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Industries We Support

Commercial Buildings

Hospitals & Schools

Residential Blocks

Industrial Facilities

Student Accommodation

Care Homes

Education

Manufacturing

Why Choose Elite Joinery and Fire Protection?

BM TRADA Q-Mark Accredited

We hold BM TRADA Q-Mark accreditation for fire door installation, maintenance, and fire stopping — one of the most respected independent certifications in the passive fire protection industry. Because we are also specialists in passive fire protection, our assessors bring hands-on expertise in fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation that generalist assessors may not have — and we can carry out any remedial works identified.

Free, No-Obligation Quotes

All of our quotes are completely free and come with no obligation to proceed. We're confident in our pricing and the quality of our service, and we're happy to assess your requirements before you commit to anything.

Covering Glasgow and Central Scotland

We are based in Glasgow and work on projects throughout Central Scotland, including Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, Stirlingshire, and beyond. We're also willing to travel further afield across Scotland for the right project — just get in touch.

Fully Certified Work

Every piece of work we carry out is fully certified and documented to British Standards. From installation certificates to compliance records, we give you everything you need to demonstrate due diligence to insurers, building control, and fire safety inspectors.

Available When You Need Us

We operate Monday to Friday during standard business hours, with on-call availability at weekends for urgent fire safety matters. When fire safety issues arise outside normal hours, we're here to help.

Locally Owned and Operated

We are a locally owned Glasgow business with genuine roots in the community. As proud sponsors of Queen's Park FC, Carbrain Boys Club, and PLZ Soccer, we are committed to Glasgow and the people who live and work here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A small commercial unit may take two to three hours; a large or complex building may require a full day. We provide a realistic estimate based on your premises before the assessment takes place.

Annual review is recommended for most commercial premises in Scotland. Reviews should also be carried out promptly after major refurbishments, changes in occupancy, or following a fire incident. HMO landlords in Glasgow should ensure their assessment is current ahead of licence renewal.

Our report sets out deficiencies and required actions, prioritised by risk level. As a full-service contractor, we can also carry out remedial works — fire doors, fire stopping, and compartmentation — giving you a single accredited contractor for your entire compliance programme.
Yes. We provide fire door inspections, maintenance, installation, and fire stopping works following an assessment across Glasgow and Central Scotland — a joined-up approach that is more efficient and gives you one point of accountability.

We provide assessments for premises with non-domestic areas — including communal parts of blocks of flats, tenements, sheltered housing, and HMOs across Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, and Stirlingshire — all of which fall within the scope of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.