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PAS 79 is the recognised standard for fire risk assessments in England and Wales. It provides a structured methodology for identifying fire hazards, evaluating risk, and recommending actions. AnyInspect templates follow the PAS 79 framework so your reports meet the standard every time.

There is no single fixed interval — the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires fire risk assessments to be reviewed regularly and updated when circumstances change. In practice, most responsible persons reassess annually for higher-risk premises such as HMOs and residential blocks, and every two to three years for lower-risk buildings.

The Fire Safety Order requires the assessment to be carried out by a competent person. This is typically a fire risk assessor with a recognised qualification such as a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety, or equivalent experience. Third-party certification schemes like BAFE SP205 provide additional assurance of competence.

A PAS 79 compliant report covers the identification of fire hazards, evaluation of the risk to people, existing fire protection measures, assessment of fire management procedures, and a prioritised action plan with recommendations. AnyInspect generates all of these sections automatically from your video walkthrough.

The Fire Safety Act 2021 clarified that the Fire Safety Order applies to the structure, external walls (including cladding and balconies), and flat entrance doors of multi-occupied residential buildings. This means fire risk assessments must now explicitly consider these elements. AnyInspect templates include dedicated sections for external wall systems and flat entrance doors.

The action plan is a prioritised list of recommendations arising from the assessment. Each action is categorised by risk level and given a suggested timeframe for completion. AnyInspect generates action plans automatically with priority ratings, estimated costs, and responsible persons — ready for the building owner or manager to act on.

Instead of writing notes on a clipboard or typing into a tablet, you simply walk through the building with the AnyInspect app recording. Talk naturally about each fire hazard, escape route, and safety system as you go. The AI transcribes your commentary, extracts key images from the video, and generates a structured PAS 79 report for you to review.

AnyInspect plans start at £59 per month for independent assessors, with Professional and Enterprise tiers for larger teams. Every plan includes a 14-day free trial with no credit card required, so you can test it on real assessments before committing.