Fire Risk Assessment Newport
Newport has city-centre shops, industrial estates, flats and houses let as HMOs. Fire safety law in Wales is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is the local fire and rescue service. This online assessment is independent of it.
Serving Newport businesses in the area covered by South Wales Fire and Rescue Service. We are independent of the fire service.
Who needs a fire risk assessment in Newport?
Shops, offices and industrial units
Workplaces in Newport need a fire risk assessment. A straightforward unit can use the online questions. Sites with hazardous processes need a competent assessor.
HMO landlords
Newport City Council's additional licensing page says the scheme runs from 13 February 2025 to 12 February 2030, and that a licence is required where three or more unrelated people forming more than two households live in the same building. Read that page for the exact test. Landlords must also register with Rent Smart Wales. Large HMOs need a licence under the national rules as well.
Flats
Freeholders and managing agents assess the common parts. The Fire Safety Act 2021 also covers structure, external walls and flat entrance doors where the building contains two or more sets of domestic premises.
Fire safety duties in Newport
Fire safety duties in Wales
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to relevant premises in Wales, including Newport. The responsible person must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out, consider everyone who may be affected, record significant findings and act on them. Fire safety for non-domestic premises is devolved to the Welsh Government, so check Welsh Government guidance as well as general UK material.
Local fire authority
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is the fire and rescue service for Newport. Its guidance can help you understand your responsibilities, but this service is independent: a report bought here is not endorsed or automatically accepted by the fire service, an insurer or a solicitor.
England-only rules
The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 do not apply in Newport. Use Welsh Government guidance, and the Fire Safety Order, for the Welsh position.
Book a fire risk assessor in Newport
The assessor visit option is £250 + VAT (£300 total) and includes an on-site inspection and written report. Use it when you need professional help with the assessment rather than only an online questionnaire. Describe the premises and the scope you need before booking if there are unusual or complex risks. Availability and the appointment must be confirmed separately; the visit report is not delivered instantly on payment.
Areas covered in Newport
The online assessment can be completed for Newport premises, including addresses in NP10, NP18, NP19 and NP20. It is the same UK-wide online service. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service covers Newport and the other South Wales council areas listed on the South Wales page. This service does not produce fire strategy reports. For a site visit, confirm that the appointment and assessment scope cover your exact address before relying on a booking.
Newport fire authority, council licensing and postcodes
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is the fire authority for Newport. This service has no Newport office or local phone number.
Use the council's additional licensing page for the dates and the household test, and Rent Smart Wales for landlord registration. Do not treat a summary on this page as a substitute for the designation.
Common Fire Risks in Newport Properties
A shop, a unit on an industrial estate and a shared house do not have the same risks. Walk the premises and record the escape routes, alarms and who is responsible for anything you share with another occupier.
Industrial estates
Units can share yards, access and sometimes alarms. Record which precautions are yours.
Flats above shops
Check separation between the shop and the homes above, and who controls the escape route.
Shared houses
Hallways, stairs, fire doors and detection are the usual points in a Newport HMO. The additional licensing scheme is the council's housing regime. It does not replace the fire risk assessment.
Complete Your Newport Fire Risk Assessment Online
- Inspect your premises and gather relevant maintenance, alarm and evacuation information before answering.
- Enter the property details and complete the guided assessment accurately. Seek competent advice where an answer is uncertain.
- After payment and completion, download the PDF. Review its findings and act on recommendations; the report does not itself remove hazards.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Online DIY: £25 + VAT (£30 total). Flats: £45 + VAT (£54 total). HMO: £80 + VAT (£96 total). An assessor visit is fixed at £250 + VAT (£300 total); appointment arrangements are confirmed separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I carry out the assessment myself?
You may carry out your own assessment if you have the knowledge, experience and understanding of the premises needed to identify hazards, evaluate risks and decide appropriate precautions. Straightforward premises may suit a guided online assessment. If you are unsure about escape routes, fire separation, sleeping accommodation or complex risks, seek competent help. Completing a questionnaire alone does not establish legal compliance.
Will a fire service, insurer or solicitor accept my report?
We cannot guarantee acceptance by a fire and rescue service, insurer, landlord or solicitor. Ask the organisation requesting the assessment what scope and competence it requires, including whether an on-site visit is needed. A building's small size or location does not establish suitability or acceptance.
What does the online PDF include?
The online report records your answers, a calculated risk score, identified findings and prioritised recommendations. The usefulness of the report depends on accurate information about the actual premises. Check the findings, assign actions and keep evidence of the precautions and maintenance you put in place.
How much does it cost?
The standard online DIY assessment costs £25 + VAT (£30 total). The separate flats assessment is £45 + VAT (£54 total), and the HMO assessment is £80 + VAT (£96 total). The advertised assessor visit is a fixed £250 + VAT (£300 total). Choose the appropriate scope before paying; contact us if the premises or required assessment are unusual.
When will I receive the report?
For the online option, the PDF is available after payment and completion of the assessment. Allow enough time to inspect the premises and answer accurately; there is no promised assessment duration. An assessor visit requires an appointment and a subsequent written report, not an instant online PDF.
How do I arrange an assessment in Newport?
Use the existing online form to enter your Newport premises details and choose the appropriate assessment. If you need professional help, use the assessor booking page instead. Booking availability and the appointment must be confirmed separately. Please contact support before buying if you are unsure which route meets your needs.
Further Guidance and Help
Read the Welsh Government's guidance on fire safety responsibilities, the Fire Safety Act 2021 guidance for Wales, Rent Smart Wales for landlords, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This is general guidance for relevant premises in Wales, not an assessment of your building or a guarantee of acceptance.
For questions about the online service, contact support. Browse service areas, the South Wales hub, see fire risk assessment prices or learn about fire risk assessment online.
How it works
Built around the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- 1
Tell us about your premises
Enter the responsible person and property details.
- 2
Pay a fixed price securely
One-off payment by card, processed by Stripe.
- 3
Answer the guided questions
Work through fire hazards, detection, escape routes, equipment and management.
- 4
Get your PDF report
Your report is generated when you complete the assessment, ready to download.
What's included in your report
- Executive summary with an overall risk score and risk level
- Responsible person and property details
- Findings based on your answers
- Recommendations grouped by high, medium and low priority, each with an action
- Guidance on the responsible person's duties (Article 3 of the Fire Safety Order)
- When to review your assessment
Clear, fixed prices
- Online DIY assessment£25 + VAT (£30 inc. VAT)
- Flat assessment£45 + VAT (£54 inc. VAT)
- HMO assessment£80 + VAT (£96 inc. VAT)
- On-site assessor visit£250 + VAT (£300 inc. VAT)
Each price is a one-off payment for that assessment.
Legal basis: Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022; Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 in Scotland.
Secure payment: card payments are processed by Stripe.
14-day cooling-off: full refund within 14 days if the assessment hasn't been started and the report hasn't been opened. See terms.
Common questions
Is an online fire risk assessment legally acceptable?
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires a suitable and sufficient assessment by the responsible person, not a particular format. The online tool helps you record it. For complex, larger or higher-risk premises, book an assessor visit instead.
Is this a certificate of compliance?
No. The report is based on the information you provide and is not a certificate of compliance. If you are unsure, an on-site assessor visit (£250 + VAT) may suit you better.
Are there any hidden costs?
No. Each price is a one-off fixed payment for that assessment, shown with and without VAT before you pay.
Can I get a refund?
For online and HMO assessments you can request a full refund within 14 days if the assessment hasn't been started and the report hasn't been opened. Assessor visits can be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours before the appointment. See our terms for details.
What about Scotland and Northern Ireland?
The Fire Safety Order applies in England and Wales. Scotland has its own legislation, the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, and our Scottish pages explain the differences.