Fire Risk Assessments
Practical fire safety assessments that support compliance and risk management across residential housing portfolios.
OUR SERVICE
M-Four delivers fire risk assessments for residential buildings, helping housing providers understand and manage fire safety risks across their portfolios.
We recognise that fire risk assessments must do more than identify hazards — they need to provide clear, practical recommendations that can be acted on and integrated into wider asset management and compliance strategies.
Structured & Consistent Assessments
Six areas assessed in every building
Our methodology follows a structured and methodical approach, ensuring risks are identified, recorded and assessed consistently across all properties.
01
Means of Escape
Evaluation of emergency routes, exit widths, travel distances and signage across the building.
02
Fire Detection & Alarm Systems
Review of existing detection coverage, alarm categories and maintenance arrangements.
03
Fire Doors & Compartmentation
Assessment of fire door condition, self-closing mechanisms and passive fire protection integrity.
04
Building Layout & Use
Consideration of occupancy type, floor layouts and any changes in building use that affect risk.
05
Fire Hazards & Ignition Sources
Identification of combustible materials, storage arrangements and potential ignition risks.
06
Fire Safety Management
Review of existing management arrangements, procedures, records and responsible person duties.
This ensures that housing providers receive a clear and comprehensive understanding of risk within each building — consistently applied across their entire portfolio.
REGULATORY ALIGNMENT
Supporting Compliance
Our fire risk assessments support housing providers in meeting their legal responsibilities under fire safety legislation and best practice guidance.
We work with clients to ensure that assessments are proportionate, well-documented and aligned with the specific requirements of their housing portfolios.
Assessments are:
- Aligned with current regulatory requirements
- Suitable for different residential building types
- Integrated into wider compliance and asset management processes