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Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Safety in South Shields

Fully compliant fire risk assessments, fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for businesses, landlords and HMOs across South Shields and South Tyneside. IFSM accredited, with over 30 years' experience.

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What we check

Fire risk assessment – South Shields: what’s included

Every fire risk assessment, South Shields premises included, follows the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the PAS 79 method, and you receive a written report with a clear, prioritised action plan.

Fire risk assessment south shields: checking staff know how to use a fire extinguisher
Records & managementLogbooks, testing records, staff training and who is responsible for what.
Emergency exit signage and escape lighting checked during a south shields fire risk assessment
Escape routes & lightingExits, fire doors, signage and emergency lighting along every escape route.
Fire doors and final exit doors inspected as part of a south shields fire risk assessment
Fire doors & compartmentsDoor condition, self-closers, seals and the fire separation between areas.
Fire alarm control panel checked during a south shields fire risk assessment
Detection & equipmentFire alarm coverage, extinguishers and fire blankets matched to your risks.

Need a fire risk assessment? South Shields premises we regularly assess include offices, shops, pubs and restaurants, HMOs and industrial units. Your legal duties are set out in the government’s fire safety guidance for businesses, and Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service enforces them locally. South Shields premises vary in size and use, so we confirm timings and a fixed price before we visit. After your fire risk assessment, South Shields clients can hand us the follow-up work too, from alarms and emergency lighting to extinguishers and signage.

  • IFSM Accredited (No. 8566)
  • Level 4 Diploma Assessor
  • Enhanced DBS Certified
  • 30+ Years' Experience
Local fire safety specialists

Trusted fire safety across South Shields

Vortex Fire and Security Solutions provides fire safety and security services to businesses, landlords and property owners throughout South Shields and the wider South Tyneside area. From the town centre and seafront to the offices, retail units and industrial premises around Tyne Dock and Boldon, we help responsible persons meet their obligations with clear, compliant advice.

Our fire risk assessments are carried out by an IFSM-accredited assessor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment, and our fire alarm work is delivered by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers who design, install, service and maintain. We also cover fire extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for both commercial and domestic premises. Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified.

Whether you manage an HMO, run a shop or restaurant on the coast, or look after an office or industrial unit, we make fire safety compliance straightforward.

Why choose Vortex

Qualified, accredited and local

IFSM Accredited

Risk assessments by an IFSM-accredited, Level 4 Diploma qualified assessor.

FIA Certified Engineers

Fire alarm work delivered by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers.

Enhanced DBS Certified

Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified for your peace of mind.

30+ Years' Experience

Decades of hands-on fire safety experience across the North East.

South Shields FAQs

Common questions

Do you carry out fire risk assessments in South Shields?

Yes. We carry out fully compliant fire risk assessments throughout South Shields and across South Tyneside, for landlords, HMOs, rental properties, offices, retail premises and industrial units. Assessments are carried out by an IFSM-accredited assessor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

Do I legally need a fire risk assessment?

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for almost all non-domestic premises in South Shields must ensure a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment is carried out and kept up to date. Landlords of HMOs and rental properties have similar duties.

Do you cover alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV?

Yes. As well as fire risk assessments, our Level 3 FIA-certified engineers design, install, service and maintain fire alarm systems, and we supply and service fire extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for both commercial and domestic premises in South Shields.

Are your engineers qualified and DBS checked?

Yes. Fire risk assessments are carried out by an IFSM-accredited, Level 4 Diploma qualified assessor, fire alarm work is delivered by Level 3 FIA-certified engineers, and all engineers are enhanced DBS certified, backed by over 30 years' experience.

How quickly can you visit a site in South Shields?

We are based in the North East and cover South Shields regularly, so we can usually arrange a visit promptly. Call 0191 364 0175 or request a free quote and we will get back to you quickly.

Areas we cover

Fire safety across the North East

As well as South Shields, we cover Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Book your South Shields fire risk assessment

Ready for your fire risk assessment? South Shields visits can usually be booked quickly. Speak to our team about a fire risk assessment, alarm, extinguisher, intruder alarm or CCTV package tailored to your premises.