What “suitable and sufficient” means in practice
The phrase is from fire-safety law, not a marketing badge. A useful FRA describes the premises, the people who use them (including anyone who may need help to escape), ignition sources, and the precautions already installed.
It should end with actions you can actually schedule — not a photocopy of a single-let checklist pasted onto a converted terrace.
Who typically commissions one
Single-family lets still have fire duties (alarms, escape, furniture) but the written FRA is most often requested for shared or commercial buildings. Confirm the duty that applies to your tenure.
- ✓ Landlords and agents of houses in multiple occupation and blocks with common parts
- ✓ Employers and facilities teams for offices, shops and workplaces
- ✓ Care and supported-living operators where sleeping risk and staffing change the plan
What happens after the visit
You receive a written assessment and an action list. Some items are management (keep routes clear); others are physical (detection, emergency lighting, fire doors).
We can quote the follow-on work we already deliver — fire alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers — without pretending the FRA itself grants a licence.
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Send the address and use via contact. Related: FRA service and the landlord checklist.
Common questions
How often should an FRA be reviewed?
Review when the building, occupancy or precautions change, and at a sensible interval even if nothing obvious changed. There is no single printed “every X years” figure that fits every premises.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is practical inspection and documentation. Licensing and enforcement sit with the relevant authority.