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Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Safety in Newcastle

Fire risk assessments, fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for offices, bars, restaurants, retail and student properties across Newcastle upon Tyne. IFSM accredited, with a Level 4 Diploma assessor and over 30 years' experience.

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What we check

Fire risk assessment – Newcastle: what’s included

Every assessment 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 newcastle: 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 newcastle 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 newcastle fire risk assessment
Fire doors & compartmentsDoor condition, self-closers, seals and the fire separation between areas.
Fire alarm control panel checked during a newcastle fire risk assessment
Detection & equipmentFire alarm coverage, extinguishers and fire blankets matched to your risks.

Need a fire risk assessment? Newcastle 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. Booking a fire risk assessment? Newcastle premises vary in size and use, so we confirm timings and a fixed price before we visit. After your fire risk assessment, Newcastle 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
Fire safety in the city

Fire safety for Newcastle businesses

Newcastle is the beating heart of the North East, and its premises are as varied as the city itself, from Quayside bars and Grainger Town offices to Ouseburn studios, student HMOs near the universities and retail units around Eldon Square and Northumberland Street. Whatever you run in the city, Vortex Fire and Security Solutions keeps it compliant and protected.

Every Newcastle fire risk assessment we complete is carried out by an IFSM-accredited assessor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment. You get a clear written report with realistic, prioritised actions, so busy operators can act quickly and evidence their compliance.

We also handle the practical side of protection. Our Level 3 FIA-certified engineers design, install, service and maintain fire alarms, and we supply and service fire extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for commercial and domestic premises alike. Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified.

Why choose Vortex

Qualified, accredited and city-wise

IFSM Accredited

Assessments led by an IFSM-accredited assessor with a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

FIA Certified Engineers

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

Enhanced DBS Certified

Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified, so you always know who is on site.

30+ Years' Experience

More than 30 years of fire safety experience across Newcastle and the North East.

Newcastle FAQs

Common questions

Do you carry out fire risk assessments in Newcastle?

Yes. We carry out fully compliant fire risk assessments right across Newcastle upon Tyne, for offices, bars, restaurants, retail units, student HMOs and industrial premises. Every assessment is completed by an IFSM-accredited assessor holding a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment.

I run a bar or restaurant in the city centre, what do I need?

Licensed and hospitality premises in Newcastle carry significant fire safety duties. As the responsible person you must have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment, working fire alarms and the right extinguishers. We help city-centre operators meet all of these with minimal disruption to trading.

Do you work with student HMOs and landlords?

Yes. With two universities in the city, Newcastle has a large student rental market. We support landlords and letting agents with fire risk assessments and fire safety provision for HMOs and rental properties throughout the city.

Can you cover alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV too?

Yes. Alongside assessments, our Level 3 FIA-certified engineers design, install, service and maintain fire alarms, and we provide fire extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for both commercial and domestic premises in Newcastle.

How soon can you visit a Newcastle site?

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

Areas we cover

Serving Newcastle and the wider North East

Alongside Newcastle, we cover Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Book your Newcastle fire risk assessment

Ready for your fire risk assessment? Newcastle visits can usually be booked quickly. Whatever you run in the city, our team will put together the right mix of fire risk assessment, alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for your premises.