Fire safety is a legal requirement.
We make compliance straightforward.
Specialist fire safety consultants serving businesses, landlords and property managers across the South East.
You are legally responsible for fire safety in your building. Are you confident you are meeting that obligation?
In 2005, everything changed. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order transferred the legal responsibility for fire safety away from the fire service and placed it firmly on the shoulders of the people responsible for buildings.
If you own, manage or control a premises, whether that is a business, a rental property, a portfolio of commercial units or a charity, the duty is yours. The fire risk assessment, the compliance records, the ongoing maintenance, the staff procedures. All of it.
That is a significant responsibility.
And for most business owners, landlords and property managers, it sits alongside everything else you are already juggling. You have a business to run, a team to manage, tenants to look after and a hundred other priorities competing for your attention.
Fire safety legislation is complex. It changes. British Standards get updated. Guidance evolves. Keeping up with all of it is effectively a full-time job, and it is not yours.
The consequences of falling short are real. An inadequate fire risk assessment, a missed inspection or a failure to act on identified risks can result in an enforcement notice, a prohibition order, significant fines or worse.
The fire service has powers to inspect your premises at any time,
and they use them.
That is where ESI: Fire Safety comes in. We are qualified, independent fire safety consultants based in Surrey. We have spent over 20 years helping businesses, landlords, property managers and facilities teams across the South and South East understand their obligations and meet them properly.
We reduce the overwhelm. We cut through the complexity, tell you exactly what is required, and make sure your compliance is always where it needs to be, without it consuming your time or your focus.
We do not expect you to become a fire safety expert. You just need the right one on your side.
What is a fire risk assessment and what should it cover?
A fire risk assessment is a structured evaluation of your premises, identifying fire hazards, assessing the risk to the people who use the building and determining what measures need to be in place to keep them safe.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, it is a legal requirement for virtually every non-domestic premises in England and Wales. And it must be suitable and sufficient.
A thorough fire risk assessment will cover ignition sources, fuel and oxygen sources, the people at risk, existing fire safety measures, evacuation procedures and whether your staff are trained and your records are up to date.
It is not a tick-box exercise. A generic template completed by someone without the right qualifications does not meet the legal standard, and if your assessment is ever scrutinised by the fire service and found wanting, the consequences can be serious.
A fire risk assessment is not a one-off document either. It should be reviewed at least annually and revisited whenever there is a significant change to your premises, its use or the activities carried out inside it.
The law requires it to be carried out by a competent person.
ESI: Fire Safety carry out fire risk assessments for businesses, landlords and property managers across Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and London.
Every assessment is thorough, legally compliant and written in plain English, with a clear action plan so you know exactly what needs to happen and when.
Fire Risk
Assessments
Your fire risk assessment must be suitable and sufficient - the law is clear on that. We carry out detailed fire risk assessments for businesses and landlords, giving you a clear picture of the risks and exactly what needs to be done.
Fire
Strategies
New build or existing premises, we develop practical, compliant fire strategies that satisfy building control, support planning applications and give you a solid foundation for ongoing fire safety compliance.
Fire Safety Management
Need expert fire safety support without the cost of a full-time hire? Our outsourced fire safety management service gives small businesses and growing organisations access to a qualified specialist when they need one.
DSEAR Risk
Assessments
DSEAR 2002 applies to any workplace where flammable or explosive substances are present. Many businesses do not realise they are affected. We carry out specialist DSEAR risk assessments and give you straightforward guidance on what the law requires and what needs to change.
Compartmentation Surveys
Every hole drilled through a fire-rated wall or floor is a potential route for fire and smoke to spread. Compartmentation surveys identify those breaches before they become a problem. We inspect, report and give you a prioritised action plan to restore your building's passive fire protection.
Fire Door
Surveys
A fire door that does not close properly, seal correctly or latch securely is not a fire door. It is a liability. We inspect and audit fire doors and door sets to BS 8214, identifying defects and providing clear remediation guidance.
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting is only useful if it works when the power goes out. We carry out emergency lighting risk assessments, compliance audits and maintenance to BS 5266, making sure your evacuation routes are safe, your system is compliant and your records are up to date.
Fire Extinguisher Servicing
Fire extinguishers only work if they are properly maintained. We carry out independent audits, routine inspections and maintenance to BS 5306, making sure your extinguishers are in the right place, the right type and ready to work when they are needed most.
Fire Safety Training
A fire risk assessment tells you what needs to be in place. Fire safety training makes sure your people can act on it. We deliver practical, tailored training covering fire awareness, fire marshal duties and evacuation procedures for businesses across Surrey and the South East.
Does your team know what to do in a fire?
Equipment, procedures and assessments all play their part. But your people are your most important line of defence.
We deliver practical fire safety training for businesses across Surrey and the South East, covering fire awareness, fire marshal duties and evacuation procedures.
Straightforward, relevant and tailored to your workplace.
SPECIALIST FIRE SAFETY CONSULTANTS
MEET JAMIE MORGAN
The person behind ESI: Fire Safety.
Jamie Morgan founded ESI: Fire Safety in 2006 after building a career at the sharp end of electrical and life safety compliance – working across everything from small businesses to power stations, waste management, hazardous environments, ATEX-classified areas and complex commercial sites.
That broad experience matters. Where many fire safety consultants have a narrow view of risk, Jamie came to fire safety with a deep understanding of how buildings and systems actually work. He is naturally inquisitive, thorough by nature, and genuinely interested in getting to the bottom of a problem rather than skimming the surface.
Over the years, Jamie has expanded the business into fire detection, alarm systems and life safety, before focusing the consultancy on what he does best – fire risk assessment, fire safety strategy and compliance consultancy. He is a Member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers, listed on the National Fire Risk Assessor Register, a Member of the Fire Protection Association, the UK Fire Association, and the Institute of Engineering and Technology.
When you deal with ESI: Fire Safety, you deal with Jamie and a small, dedicated team who share the same commitment to doing the job properly. You will not be handed off to a junior or a subcontractor. You get experienced people who care about getting it right.
That is not something every fire safety company can say.
Fire safety compliance starts with a conversation. Let's have one today.
Got a question about fire safety compliance? Not sure whether your fire risk assessment is up to date? Thinking about a fire strategy for a new build or change of use?
Whatever your situation, we are here to help.
At ESI: Fire Safety, we work with businesses, landlords and property managers across London and the South East.
We carry out fire risk assessments, develop fire strategies, and provide ongoing fire safety compliance support for organisations of all sizes.
Our specialists are qualified, experienced and genuinely interested in helping you get things right – not in selling you something you do not need.
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 places clear legal duties on anyone responsible for a non-domestic premises. If you are not confident your fire safety compliance is where it needs to be, now is the time to find out.
Fill in the form below and one of our team will be in touch to arrange a consultation at a time that works for you. On-site and remote appointments available.
Speak to Jamie.
Most of the businesses and landlords we work with come to us feeling unsure about where they stand with fire safety compliance. That is exactly what we are here for.
Tell us about your building and your situation and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
📞 Prefer to speak to us directly? Call us at 01276 300 351
📧 Or email us at office@esifiresafety.co.uk
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