Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, every responsible person with control of a non-domestic premises or a residential building with shared areas must hold a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment. Epsom and Ewell is the most densely populated borough in Surrey, and that concentration of people and premises means a significant proportion of local buildings fall within scope of this legislation — from commercial and retail premises in the town centre to HMOs, flats, and care facilities across the borough. The Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 have added further obligations for responsible persons managing multi-occupied residential buildings.
Stuart Mair holds Tier 2 registration with the National Fire Risk Assessors Register, providing clients in Epsom with confidence in the quality and accountability of every assessment.
Epsom and Ewell's high population density means a significant proportion of properties are multi-occupied. We have the expertise to assess the fire risks specific to flats, HMOs, and mixed-use buildings.
We have no financial relationships with any fire safety product supplier, installer, or remediation company. Your assessment reflects nothing but the genuine risks present in your premises.
From the core requirements of the RR(FS)O 2005 to the additional obligations of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, our assessments cover the full current legislative framework.
Following every assessment, you will receive a clear written report outlining all identified risks and the recommended actions needed to achieve and maintain compliance.
Based in Surrey and serving Epsom and the surrounding area, Stuart Mair offers the availability and local knowledge to support clients efficiently across the borough.
Epsom and Ewell is served by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, which maintains a fire station in Epsom town centre. According to the SFRS Borough Plan, the area is home to over 80,900 people across more than 31,300 households, with a business count of approximately 4,300 — making it one of the more commercially concentrated boroughs in Surrey relative to its size. With an average density of over 24 people per hectare of land, Epsom and Ewell is Surrey’s most densely populated area, meaning fire incidents — whether in commercial or residential premises — have the potential to affect large numbers of people in close proximity. Fire data indicates that 60% of businesses never fully recover from a serious fire, underscoring why a current, compliant fire risk assessment is one of the most important safeguards a business owner or landlord in Epsom can have in place.
Yes. Epsom and Ewell falls under the jurisdiction of Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS), which is responsible for enforcing fire safety legislation in the area. Responsible persons who fail to hold a current fire risk assessment may be subject to enforcement action, including improvement notices, prohibition notices, or, in serious cases, prosecution.
If you are a landlord, freeholder, or managing agent responsible for the common areas of a residential building — such as corridors, stairwells, or entrance halls — you are required to hold a current fire risk assessment. The Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 extended these obligations further for multi-occupied buildings, including requirements relating to external walls and flat entrance doors.
Operating without a current fire risk assessment leaves you exposed to enforcement action from Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, including improvement or prohibition notices. In serious cases, non-compliance can result in prosecution, unlimited fines, or custodial sentences. Beyond legal risk, an unassessed premises represents a genuine and unmanaged threat to the safety of its occupants.