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Fire Risk Assessors

Learn about our Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR) and how to find a competent assessor

What Is TFRAR?
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What Is TFRAR?

The government recommends that fire risk assessments should be carried out by suitably competent fire professionals. We created the Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR) as a way to help people locate suitable professionals in their area. We organise the register into tiers, which recognise the different levels of knowledge and competency that each individual currently holds. This ranges from entry level assessors just starting out in their career (Tier 1) through to nationally accredited, highly experienced professionals (Tier 3).

This enables the responsible person / duty holder to locate and select a Fire Risk Assessor who is competent at the prescribed level and is capable of carrying out a Fire Risk Assessment of the premises / workplace or similar establishment. The assessor will be able to identify and record fire risks, as well as carry out audits to verify another person's Fire Risk Assessments.

There are many Fire Risk Assessors who work as competent specialists in a very particular sector of the community e.g. heritage buildings, hospitals and similar, construction sites etc. They operate within a larger ‘generalist’ framework but in order to recognise their specific competence, we offer specialist / sector registration within Tier 2.

Find An Assessor

The Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR) provides the location and contact details of competent assessors, organised into three tiers which are explained below. They are each marked on Google Maps and you can also view the list of assessors in alphabetical order.

IMPORTANT: Please ensure you have carefully read the disclaimer before viewing the register or selecting an assessor. Whilst you are not expected to be an expert in fire safety yourself, you should nonetheless perform reasonable checks to ensure they are indeed competent.

Tier 1

Entry Level Register

Individuals who are at an early stage in their career as a Fire Risk Assessor and are capable of completing assessments on simple / less complex buildings.

Tier 2

Competent Fire Risk Assessors Register (CFRAR)

Individuals who have been mentored, have completed an examination held by the Institute and have been deemed competent to carry out fire risk assessments on buildings that range from simple / less complex to those that are of medium complexity and normal risk. Some individuals on this Tier may work as competent specialists in a very particular sector, such as heritage buildings.

Tier 3

Nationally Accredited Fire Risk Assessors Register (NAFRAR)

Individuals who are able to carry Fire Risk Assessments on high risk and complex buildings. They have registered through a process that recognises their achievement at the highest available standards for fire risk assessors. Their experience and competency has been successfully examined and tested by an independent third party accreditation / certification scheme.

Disclaimer and Conditions of the Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR)

Please carefully read the following important information if you plan to search for a Fire Risk Assessor. The use of the Register is subject to your acceptance of this Disclaimer.

Transparency and Procedure: All procedural aspects of a Fire Risk Assessor’s registration are open and transparent. It is crucial for users of the Register to be familiar with both the process and the underlying philosophy to ensure informed decision-making.

Guidance and Compliance: Users of the Register, whether ‘responsible persons’ or companies contracting Fire Risk Assessors, should also acquaint themselves with national guidelines such as those produced by the Fire Sector Federation, including A Guide to Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor and the Approved Code of Practice.

Register Structure and Assessor Competence: The TFRAR is organised into three Tiers, reflecting varying levels of competence and experience:

  • Tier 1: Entry-level assessors with foundational competence.
  • Tier 2: Assessors who have undergone thorough competency checks by the Institute, including work sample reviews and examinations.
  • Tier 3: Assessors at the highest competency level, holding third-party certifications from UKAS-accredited or Engineering Council-certified bodies.

Disclaimer of Liability: The contract for service resides between the User and the Assessor, not with the Institute. The Register serves as a resource for assessing potential advisors but does not substitute for due diligence by the User. The Institute does not conduct site-specific surveys nor has specific knowledge of the premises or operations for which an Assessor provides advice. It remains the User’s responsibility to validate the Assessor’s suitability for the intended task, including verifying the Assessor’s competency, professional indemnity and public liability insurance coverage.

Acceptance of Terms: Utilising this Register implies acceptance and acknowledgement of these terms and conditions.
Disclaimer and Conditions of the Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR)

Please carefully read the following important information if you plan to search for a Fire Risk Assessor. The use of the Register is subject to your acceptance of this Disclaimer.

Transparency and Procedure: All procedural aspects of a Fire Risk Assessor’s registration are open and transparent. It is crucial for users of the Register to be familiar with both the process and the underlying philosophy to ensure informed decision-making.

Guidance and Compliance: Users of the Register, whether ‘responsible persons’ or companies contracting Fire Risk Assessors, should also acquaint themselves with national guidelines such as those produced by the Fire Sector Federation, including A Guide to Choosing a Competent Fire Risk Assessor and the Approved Code of Practice.

Register Structure and Assessor Competence: The TFRAR is organised into three Tiers, reflecting varying levels of competence and experience:

  • Tier 1: Entry-level assessors with foundational competence.
  • Tier 2: Assessors who have undergone thorough competency checks by the Institute, including work sample reviews and examinations.
  • Tier 3: Assessors at the highest competency level, holding third-party certifications from UKAS-accredited or Engineering Council-certified bodies.

Disclaimer of Liability: The contract for service resides between the User and the Assessor, not with the Institute. The Register serves as a resource for assessing potential advisors but does not substitute for due diligence by the User. The Institute does not conduct site-specific surveys nor has specific knowledge of the premises or operations for which an Assessor provides advice. It remains the User’s responsibility to validate the Assessor’s suitability for the intended task, including verifying the Assessor’s competency, professional indemnity and public liability insurance coverage.

Acceptance of Terms: Utilising this Register implies acceptance and acknowledgement of these terms and conditions.

Join The Register

We welcome new applications to join the Register and the process is summarised below. Please refer to our FAQ page and carefully review both our Policy and Guidance Notes before proceeding with your application.

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Step 1

Join the IFSM if you are not already a member

Step 2

Select the Tier which matches your level of experience
Tier 1

You are just starting out in your fire risk assessment career and have limited experience. If you have been doing fire risk assessments for some time, this Tier is NOT suitable for you.

Tier 1 - Fast Track

You are still early in your fire risk assessment career but have a little more experience. We will judge your eligibility when you apply for Tier 1. Maximum time on this Fast Track register is 12 months.

Tier 2

You are an experienced Fire Risk Assessor, carrying out less complex / medium complexity assessments, perhaps specialising in a very specific sector. Learn more about the registration options for Tier 2 here.

Tier 3

You are individually validated as a competent Fire Risk Assessor by a third-party accreditation / certification body. You must provide proof that you have been assessed as the validator for higher risk/complex buildings.

Step 3

Complete the TFRAR application form & upload your supporting documents

You must be a registered IFSM member to login and access the form.

Your Insurance Certificate

Either your own insurance certificate or the company's you work for, if you only do risk assessments for them.

Your CPD Record

Please see our Guidance Notes for CPD here.

Other evidence as set out in the Tier level

For example, scheme / awarding body names and relevant certification details.

Step 4

Pay your application fee

Step 5

On confirmation your application has been successful, pay the annual fee
Pricing

 

 
  • Tier 1
  • Standard
  • Fast Track
  • Tier 2
  • Standard **
  • Accelerated
  • Non-UK
  • Tier 3
  • Standard
  • Non-UK
Application Fee

  • Tier 1
  • Standard£45
  • Fast Track£45
  • Tier 2
  • Standard **£600
  • Accelerated£66
  • Non-UK£250
  • Tier 3
  • Standard£66
  • Non-UK£250
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  • Tier 1
  • Standard-
  • Fast Track-
  • Tier 2
  • Standard **-
  • Accelerated-
  • Non-UK-
  • Tier 3
  • Standard-
  • Non-UK-
Annual Fee

  • Tier 1
  • Standard£45
  • Fast Track£45
  • Tier 2
  • Standard **£70*
  • Accelerated£70*
  • Non-UK£70*
  • Tier 3
  • Standard£80
  • Non-UK£80

* 3-year review fee of £650

** Includes specialist / sector pods

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