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Fire Risk Assessments in Cardiff

Independent fire risk assessments for premises across Cardiff — from student HMOs in Cathays and Roath to purpose-built flats, offices, hospitality and leisure venues across the capital.

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Fire risk assessments in Cardiff

As the largest city in Wales, Cardiff presents the full spectrum of fire safety challenges. The capital has one of the UK's most active student rental markets, with extensive HMO conversion across Cathays, Roath, Heath and the surrounding wards — properties where escape routes, fire door integrity, detection coverage and landlord management arrangements come under regular scrutiny from both licensing teams and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Beyond its residential stock, Cardiff supports major office, retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, along with a growing number of purpose-built residential developments. Each premises type carries duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and responsible persons — whether landlords, managing agents, employers or facilities managers — must be able to demonstrate that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is in place and current.

HMO and rental property assessments

Cardiff Council operates both mandatory and additional HMO licensing schemes across large parts of the city. Our assessments address the specific matters licensing and enforcement officers expect to see: means of escape, protected routes, fire-resisting doors and construction, detection to the appropriate BS 5839-6 grade and category, emergency lighting where required, and evidence of ongoing management and maintenance.

What we assess in Cardiff

  • Student and professional HMOs — licensing support and compliance
  • Blocks of flats and purpose-built residential developments
  • Offices and commercial premises
  • Bars, restaurants, hotels and leisure venues
  • Retail units and shopping premises
  • Healthcare, educational and community buildings

We provide fixed quotations, clear and defensible written reports within 7–10 days of the visit, and proportionate findings that distinguish between what must be done immediately and what can be programmed over time.

Why choose Black Mountain Fire Safety

  • Level 5 Diploma in Fire Safety Engineering Design and Level 4 Fire Safety Auditor qualified
  • Graduate Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (GIFireE)
  • Over five years as a Fire Safety Regulator for the Ministry of Defence
  • Fixed quotes from £325 — no hidden fees
  • Clear, defensible written reports within 7–10 days
  • Professional indemnity insurance in place

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