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Fire Risk Assessments & Fire Safety in South Tyneside

Fire risk assessments, fire alarms, extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV for port and riverside businesses, industrial estates, seafront hospitality and landlords right across South Tyneside. IFSM accredited, with a Level 4 Diploma assessor and over 30 years' experience.

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What we check

Fire risk assessment – South Tyneside: what’s included

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

Need a fire risk assessment? South 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? South Tyneside premises vary in size and use, so we confirm timings and a fixed price before we visit. After your fire risk assessment, South 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
From the river to the coast

Fire safety across South Tyneside

South Tyneside runs from the riverside at Hebburn and Jarrow, past the Port of Tyne, out to the seafront at South Shields and down to Whitburn and the Boldons. Its businesses range from marine engineering and logistics to the bars and restaurants on Ocean Road, with a large rental sector in between.

We carry out fire risk assessments throughout the borough, led by an IFSM-accredited assessor with a Level 4 Diploma. On industrial estates such as Bede and Viking in Jarrow, and at Monkton, we focus on storage, processes and safe evacuation. In town-centre and seafront premises we focus on kitchens, late-night trading and flats above shops.

We also install and maintain the equipment your assessment calls for. Our Level 3 FIA-certified, enhanced DBS-checked engineers fit fire alarms and supply extinguishers, intruder alarms and CCTV, so you deal with one local contractor from start to finish.

Why choose Vortex

Why South Tyneside businesses choose Vortex

IFSM Accredited

Your fire risk assessment, South 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 across South Tyneside and the wider North East.

South Tyneside FAQs

Common questions

Which towns in South Tyneside do you cover?

We cover the whole borough, including South Shields, Jarrow, Hebburn, East and West Boldon, Boldon Colliery, Cleadon, Whitburn and Harton. We also have dedicated pages for South Shields, Jarrow and Boldon.

Do you work on industrial estates and port-side sites?

Yes. We assess and protect warehouses, engineering works and logistics units, looking at hot work, fuel and chemical storage, high-bay racking and evacuation of large floor areas.

I own flats above shops. Do they need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. Shared parts of buildings containing flats, such as entrances, stairs and corridors, need a fire risk assessment. Flats above commercial units also need the separation between the shop and the homes above to be checked. We can assess the whole building in one visit.

We run a restaurant on the seafront. What should we have in place?

As a minimum: an up-to-date fire risk assessment, a suitable fire alarm, a wet chemical extinguisher for the fryers, emergency lighting where it is needed, and trained staff. We can arrange all of it around your opening hours.

How soon can you visit?

We work across South Tyneside every week, so a visit can usually be arranged quickly. Call 0191 364 0175 or request a free quote.

Areas we cover

Serving South Tyneside and nearby

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

Book your South Tyneside fire risk assessment

Ready for your fire risk assessment? South Tyneside visits can usually be booked quickly. Tell us about your premises and we will recommend the right fire risk assessment, alarm, extinguisher, intruder alarm and CCTV package.