- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Building Safety Act 2022
- Home Office Fire Risk Assessor Competence Reform Programme
What is currently law
Fire risk assessment remains a critical duty under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The Responsible Person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out by a competent person.
However, fire risk assessors are not yet a single statutorily regulated profession. There is no mandatory government licence to practise as a fire risk assessor.
What government has committed to
Government has committed to introducing mandatory competence and certification requirements for fire risk assessors, following the recommendations of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and the Building Safety Act 2022 framework.
What has been consulted on
A consultation was conducted in 2026. Government is analysing responses and developing next steps. The reform must not be presented as implemented law until legislation has been enacted.
How LRMS demonstrates competence today
In the absence of statutory regulation, LRMS demonstrates competence through:
- Professional registration on the NFRAR
- Membership of the IFE (AIFireE) and IFSM (MIFSM)
- FPA C06 and C07 fire risk assessment qualifications
- Ongoing CPD and internal technical peer review
We monitor reform closely and will adapt our governance as legislation develops.
Cited Sources & Official References
Frequently Asked Questions
Is fire risk assessor regulation now law?
No. Fire risk assessors are not yet a single statutorily regulated profession. Government has committed to mandatory competence requirements and a consultation was conducted in 2026, but the reform is not yet enacted legislation.
How is fire risk assessor competence demonstrated today?
In the absence of statutory regulation, competence is demonstrated through professional registration such as NFRAR, membership of bodies like IFE and IFSM, relevant qualifications (FPA C06, C07), and ongoing CPD.
What is the Building Safety Act 2022's role in fire risk assessor reform?
The Building Safety Act 2022 provides the framework for future competence requirements. Government is developing mandatory certification for fire risk assessors under this framework, following consultation.
About Louanne Lanahan
Founder & Director · CMIOSH · OSHCR · MIFSM · AIFireE · NFRAR
Chartered Safety Practitioner (CMIOSH), registered on OSHCR, MIFSM, AIFireE, and NFRAR. Founder and Director of Lanahan Risk Management Services Ltd since 2014.