Praesidium Fire & Consultancy
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Fire risk assessments in Northern Ireland

Praesidium provides life safety fire risk assessments and advice for HMOs, housing associations and businesses across Northern Ireland.

The assessment is carried out in person by a registered fire risk assessor based in Belfast.

Assessments for housing and businesses

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Housing and HMOs 

Each property gets a detailed report on the fire alarm and emergency lighting, with a non-destructive inspection of fire doors and compartmentation, to support licence applications and insurance.

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Restaurants and hotels 

From the main kitchen to the guest bedrooms, the assessment reviews your evacuation strategy and staff training, with clear advice to keep your premises compliant.

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Offices and shops 

Whether you lease one unit or own the whole building, the report covers the areas you control and puts every action in order of priority.

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Warehouses and depots 

Escape signs, travel distances, forklift charging points and the storage of hazardous materials are all assessed, with practical advice to keep your fire safety arrangements to a high standard.

Life safety assessments, centred on people

Every assessment starts with the people who use your building. The aim is to provide safe evacuation, protect the occupants and preserve your business and its reputation.

  • Who uses the building, by day and by night
  • How people evacuate, who may need help to get out and how that help will reach them
  • Whether the escape routes protect everyone who uses them
  • Clear and concise action plans focused on the needs of service users, tenants and employees
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Why choose Praesidium

Over 10 years of experience

I have worked in fire, health, safety and security for over 10 years.

A healthcare background

I have worked closely with healthcare estates and facilities teams, and I take a person-centred approach so every need is accounted for.

A registered fire risk assessor

I am registered on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR).

National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR)

Across Northern Ireland

I cover the whole of Northern Ireland, from the city streets of Belfast to the quieter roads around Strabane and Coleraine. Wherever you are, I will make the time to visit your premises and meet you in person.

  • Belfast
  • Lisburn
  • Bangor
  • Newtownards
  • Strabane
  • Carrickfergus
  • Antrim
  • Newtownabbey
  • Newry
  • Ballymena
  • Coleraine
  • Derry~Londonderry
  • Enniskillen
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Book a fire risk assessment

If you have never arranged one before, I will talk you through the process and support you from start to finish.