Professional Fire Risk Assessments & Life Safety Compliance for Businesses Across Hampshire
ESI: Electrical & Fire Safety Specialists have been supporting Hampshire businesses for over 20 years. We help duty holders across the county meet their legal obligations under the Fire Safety Order, keep people safe, and protect commercial premises from preventable fire risks.
Whether you own a small high-street shop in Fleet, manage an industrial unit in Basingstoke, oversee a school in Winchester, or operate a multi-occupancy building in Southampton, our qualified fire safety team ensures your premises remains fully compliant and safe.
Why Hampshire Businesses Trust ESI for Fire Safety
With decades of experience in both electrical and fire safety compliance, ESI is uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive, practical and commercially sensible fire safety solutions.
We support businesses across Hampshire with:
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Fire Risk Assessments (Competent, insured, and aligned with PAS 79)
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Fire alarm design, commissioning, servicing & maintenance
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Emergency lighting risk assessments, design & servicing
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Fire extinguisher servicing (FIA-trained engineers)
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Fire safety consultancy & ongoing compliance support
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Electrical installation condition reports (EICRs)
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PAT testing & appliance safety
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Fire door checks, fire stopping awareness & compartmentation insights
Your safety matters – and there are no shortcuts. ESI’s work follows our company’s No Shortcuts in Safety Customer Charter, ensuring professionalism, integrity, and technical competence in everything we do.
Fire Risk Assessments in Hampshire
Businesses in Hampshire must comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. That means every commercial premises must have a suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessment carried out by a competent person.
Our assessors identify risks, document required actions, and provide a clear roadmap to compliance.
We assess:
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Offices
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Warehouses and industrial units
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Retail shops and high-street premises
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HMOs and flats (communal areas)
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Schools, nurseries, and education buildings
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Hospitality venues – restaurants, cafés, hotels, pubs
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Healthcare premises and clinics
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Places of worship
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Public buildings and community venues
Your final report is simple to understand, action-focused, and fully compliant.
Fire Alarm Systems in Hampshire
With over 19 years of fire alarm system experience, ESI provides:
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System design (BS 5839-1:2025 aligned)
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Commissioning & verification
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Maintenance & servicing
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Fault finding & upgrades
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Category L and M systems
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Wireless and hybrid technologies
We work across Hampshire’s diverse building types—from listed buildings in Winchester to large commercial units in Basingstoke.
Emergency Lighting Specialists in Hampshire
We carry out:
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Risk assessments
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System design
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Installation and upgrades
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Scheduled servicing
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Logbook completion and compliance advice
All work follows BS 5266 and best industry practice.
Fire Extinguisher Servicing Across Hampshire
Our FIA-trained engineers supply, service, and maintain extinguishers across all business types.
We provide:
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Annual servicing
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Replacements
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Safety labelling and signage
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Engineer certification
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Safe disposal of old extinguishers
Electrical Safety Services for Hampshire Businesses
Because many fires start electrically, we also provide:
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EICRs (fixed wire testing)
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PAT testing
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Fault investigation
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Electrical safety compliance reports
Having both electrical and fire safety under one roof helps Hampshire businesses reduce risk with minimal disruption.
Industries We Work With Across Hampshire
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Manufacturing & engineering
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Warehousing & logistics
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Retail & hospitality
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Construction & trades
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Healthcare & dental
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Education & childcare
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Property management & facilities
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Local authorities and public buildings
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MOD-related sites and contractors
Why Hampshire Duty Holders Need a Competent Assessor
Recent changes—including the Fire Safety Act and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022—mean responsible persons must ensure assessors are truly competent.
With ESI, you benefit from:
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Over 20 years of commercial inspection experience
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Member of the IET since 2007
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Ongoing CPD across fire safety, BS 5839-1:2025 updates, emergency lighting, fire extinguisher servicing, fire doors, fire stopping and more
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Comprehensive insurance
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Clear documentation and practical advice
If you need official local information, Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service provides guidance on fire safety law, business fire safety responsibilities and how to contact the Fire Safety Office. Their website includes support for duty holders, enforcement details and advice on staying compliant across Hampshire’s commercial and public buildings.
