Fire risk assessments are not one-off documents. Understanding review triggers and frequencies is essential for ongoing legal compliance.. FRA Review Requirements Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, a fire risk assessment must be 'suitable and sufficient' at all times. This means regular review and updating are legal requirements. Review Frequencies PAS 79 1:2020 recommends review frequencies based on building complexity and risk: Building Type Recommended Review Frequency Low risk (small office, shop) Every 2 years Medium risk (school, factory, multi tenanted office) Annually High risk (HMO, care home, hotel) Annually Very high risk (hospital, HRB, sleeping risk) 6 12 months Construction phase At each phase change Mandatory Review Triggers An FRA must be reviewed whenever: 1. Material change — change of use, layout, or building configuration 2. Building works — construction, refurbishment, or alteration 3. Fire incident — any fire, including small or extinguished fires 4. Near miss — event that could have led to a fire 5. Change of legislation — new fire safety requirements 6. Enforcement action — fire service enforcement notice or visit 7. Significant change in occupants — new tenant, change in occupancy profile 8. Discovery of new hazards — cladding, fire stopping deficiencies, etc. What a Review Should Cover Re validation checks: Has the building's physical layout changed? Have fire safety systems been maintained and tested? Have action plan items been completed? Are escape routes clear and exits operational? Has the occupancy profile changed? Full re assessment triggers: Original assessment was by a different assessor (continuity check) Significant building modifications Change of purpose group Post fire review Enforcement action requiring reassessment Documentation The reviewed FRA must: Record the date of review and reviewer's details State what has changed since the previous assessment Update the significant findings Revise the action plan with new priorities and timescales Be signed by a competent person Consequences of Not Reviewing RRO 2005 prosecution — Responsible Person liable for unlimited fines Insurance invalidation — outdated FRA may void fire insurance coverage Civil liability — failure to maintain adequate FRA exposes building owner to negligence claims BSR enforcement — for HRBs, the BSR can take enforcement action for inadequate fire safety management For fire risk assessment services, contact us. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD — UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy 🌐 magnus opifex.co.uk 📞 +44 7486 691724 ✉️ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby — CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina — Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. © 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.