Understand the essentials of fire safety and the assessments your building may need. Anstey Horne’s specialists explain key responsibilities, clarify the differences between fire risk assessments, FRAEW and EWS1 forms, and introduce the role of fire strategies. Start here for practical guidance to help you make informed decisions about your property.

Explore expert guidance on commissioning, reviewing and acting on a fire risk assessment. Our articles explain your responsibilities, what a suitable and sufficient assessment should cover, and how requirements differ across residential and commercial premises. Anstey Horne’s fire consultants help you understand the findings and prioritise measures that protect occupants.

Understand the standards that guide a thorough, structured fire risk assessment. Our specialists explain BS 9792:2025 for housing premises and PAS 79-1:2020 for non-housing premises, alongside the implications of the withdrawal of PAS 79-2. Find clear technical guidance to help you select the appropriate assessment approach and review your existing documentation.

Understand when your building may need a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls and what the assessment involves. Anstey Horne’s specialists explain FRAEW scope, the PAS 9980 methodology and the relationship between external wall appraisals, fire risk assessments and EWS1 forms. Explore practical guidance to help you commission an appropriate appraisal and understand its recommendations.

Find clear answers to your questions about EWS1 forms and their role in property transactions. Our guides explain assessment categories, ratings, costs, validity and the circumstances that may prompt reassessment. Anstey Horne’s specialists also explore lender requirements, insurance considerations and the steps building owners and leaseholders can take when concerns arise about an existing form.