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Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Safety in North Tyneside

Fire risk assessments, fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for offices, riverside industry, shops and rental homes across North Tyneside, from Wallsend and Killingworth out to the coast at Tynemouth. IFSM accredited, with a Level 4 Diploma assessor and over 30 years' experience.

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What we check

Fire risk assessment – North Tyneside: what’s included

Every fire risk assessment, North Tyneside 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 north tyneside: checking staff know how to use a fire extinguisher
Records & managementThe first thing we check on any fire risk assessment. North Tyneside logbooks, testing records, staff training and responsibilities.
Emergency exit signage and escape lighting checked during a north tyneside 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 north tyneside fire risk assessment
Fire doors & compartmentsDoor condition, self-closers, seals and the fire separation between areas.
Fire alarm control panel checked during a north tyneside fire risk assessment
Detection & equipmentFire alarm coverage, extinguishers and fire blankets matched to your risks.

Need a fire risk assessment? North Tyneside 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? North Tyneside premises vary in size and use, so we confirm timings and a fixed price before we visit. After your fire risk assessment, North Tyneside 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
Across the borough

One team for the whole of North Tyneside

North Tyneside packs a lot into one borough. Office campuses such as Cobalt Business Park and the Quorum sit a few miles from engineering and offshore fabrication yards on the Tyne at Wallsend and Howdon, while Tynemouth, Cullercoats and Whitley Bay are full of cafés, bars, guest houses and converted flats. Each of these premises has different fire risks, and we assess them on their own terms.

Our assessments are carried out by an IFSM-accredited assessor with a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment. In shared office buildings we look closely at how landlords and tenants split responsibility for escape routes, alarms and emergency lighting, which is where gaps most often appear.

When the report identifies work to be done, our Level 3 FIA-certified engineers can install or upgrade fire alarms, and we supply extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV. Every engineer is enhanced DBS certified, so you have one accountable contractor for everything from Killingworth to the coast.

Why choose Vortex

Accredited specialists across North Tyneside

IFSM Accredited

Your fire risk assessment, North Tyneside or anywhere else we cover, is 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' experience protecting premises from Wallsend to Tynemouth.

North Tyneside FAQs

Common questions

Which parts of North Tyneside do you cover?

All of it. We regularly work in Wallsend, North Shields, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Monkseaton, Killingworth, Longbenton, Forest Hall, Shiremoor and Backworth, along with the business parks in between.

We rent space in a shared office building. Who is responsible for fire safety?

Usually more than one person. The landlord is normally responsible for common areas such as stairs, corridors and the main alarm, while each tenant is responsible for their own space. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires everyone involved to cooperate and coordinate, and our assessment sets out clearly who is responsible for what.

Can you assess industrial sites on the river?

Yes. We assess workshops, fabrication units and warehouses, looking at hot work, flammable materials, storage and how people get out safely. The actions are prioritised, so you know what needs doing first.

How often should a fire risk assessment be reviewed?

Whenever something significant changes, such as a refit, a new tenant, a change of use or more staff. Many businesses also review it every year, so it stays accurate if anything is ever investigated.

How quickly can you get to a North Tyneside site?

North Tyneside is right on our doorstep, so a visit can normally be arranged quickly. Call 0191 364 0175 or request a free quote online.

Areas we cover

Serving North Tyneside and the surrounding area

Alongside North Tyneside, we cover the rest of Tyne & Wear and the wider North East, including Tyne & Wear, Northumberland and County Durham.

Book your North Tyneside fire risk assessment

Ready for your fire risk assessment? North Tyneside visits can usually be booked quickly. From a single shop to a multi-tenant office campus, we will recommend the right mix of assessment, alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for your premises.