Welcome to Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments by JCH Safety
Introducing Cornwall’s Professional Fire Risk Assessment Specialists
We’re delighted to welcome you to Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments by JCH Safety.
Although this is a new trading name, it represents years of professional experience in helping businesses, organisations and property owners understand and manage fire safety responsibilities. The Cornwall brand has been created to provide a dedicated local service for organisations across the county, backed by the knowledge, standards and reputation of JCH Safety.
From Penzance to Bude, St Ives to Saltash, and Truro to Newquay, our aim is simple: to provide professional, practical and proportionate fire risk assessments that genuinely improve fire safety while helping businesses comply with the law.
Why Fire Risk Assessments Matter
Every year, thousands of businesses across England rely on fire risk assessments to protect employees, customers, residents and their premises.
If you are the Responsible Person for a business, workplace, holiday accommodation, church, school, warehouse, office, shop, industrial premises or the communal areas of residential buildings, you have legal responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 to ensure that a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment has been completed and kept under review.(Cornwall Council)
A fire risk assessment is much more than a compliance exercise.
A professionally completed assessment helps you:
Identify fire hazards before they become incidents.
Protect staff, visitors, customers and residents.
Reduce the likelihood of business interruption.
Demonstrate legal compliance.
Prioritise improvements based on actual risk.
Support insurers, landlords and enforcing authorities where required.
Most importantly, it helps keep people safe.
Why Cornwall Needs Specialist Fire Risk Assessments
Cornwall has one of the most diverse property portfolios in the United Kingdom.
Alongside modern offices and industrial premises, the county is home to:
Historic buildings and churches.
Hotels and guest houses.
Holiday parks and self-catering accommodation.
Restaurants, cafés and public houses.
Retail premises.
Farms and agricultural businesses.
Schools and educational settings.
Blocks of flats and mixed-use developments.
Marine and harbour facilities.
Manufacturing and engineering businesses.
Every building presents different fire risks.
A warehouse requires a different approach to a holiday cottage. A listed building presents different challenges to a modern office. An industrial unit storing flammable materials requires different considerations to a village church.
That is why every assessment we undertake is specific to the premises, its occupants and the way the building is actually used.
A Practical Approach to Fire Safety
At Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments, we believe good fire safety should never be unnecessarily complicated.
Our reports are written to be understood by business owners, facilities managers, trustees, landlords and managing agents—not just fire professionals.
Each assessment provides:
A thorough inspection of the premises.
Identification of significant fire hazards.
An assessment of existing fire precautions.
Practical recommendations.
A prioritised action plan.
Ongoing professional advice where required.
Our objective is always to provide sensible, proportionate recommendations that improve safety without encouraging unnecessary expenditure.
Professional Competence You Can Trust
Choosing a competent fire risk assessor is one of the most important decisions a Responsible Person can make, and it is specifically recommended by Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service that businesses appoint assessors with appropriate competence and experience.(Cornwall Council)
Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments is backed by JCH Safety, an established independent health and safety consultancy with more than two decades of professional experience.
The practice is supported by extensive professional qualifications and recognised memberships including:
Chartered Health and Safety Practitioner.
Registered Fire Risk Assessor with the National Fire Risk Assessment Register (NFRAR).
Associate of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
Specialist Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management.
Professional qualifications in fire risk assessment, fire prevention and health and safety management.
Ongoing Continuing Professional Development to remain current with legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.
Our assessments are informed by current legislation, recognised guidance and relevant British Standards, ensuring clients receive professional advice that is both practical and technically robust.
Who We Work With
We provide fire risk assessments throughout Cornwall for:
Commercial businesses.
Industrial and manufacturing premises.
Warehouses and logistics facilities.
Schools and academies.
Churches and places of worship.
Retail premises.
Restaurants, cafés and licensed premises.
Holiday accommodation providers.
Offices.
Community organisations.
Managing agents.
Landlords and freeholders.
Blocks of flats and residential communal areas.
Whether you’re operating a single village shop or managing a complex multi-occupied building, we provide the same professional approach and attention to detail.
Local Service. National Standards.
Being based in Cornwall means we understand the county, its businesses and its unique property types.
At the same time, clients benefit from the experience of a consultancy that works across a wide range of sectors throughout the UK.
That combination of local accessibility and broad professional experience allows us to deliver fire risk assessments that are practical, proportionate and tailored to your organisation.
Looking Ahead
This is the first of many articles that will appear here on the Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments website.
Over the coming months we’ll be sharing practical guidance on topics including:
Fire risk assessments explained.
Fire safety for holiday accommodation.
Fire safety for small businesses.
Fire door inspections.
Emergency lighting.
Fire alarm systems.
Responsibilities of landlords and managing agents.
Changes in fire safety legislation.
Advice for schools, churches and commercial premises.
Our aim is to become a trusted source of fire safety knowledge for businesses and organisations across Cornwall.
Need a Fire Risk Assessment in Cornwall?
If you’re looking for a professional, independent fire risk assessment carried out by a competent assessor, we’d be delighted to help.
Whether you operate a small business, manage a school, own a holiday property, oversee a block of flats or are responsible for a large commercial site, Cornwall Fire Risk Assessments by JCH Safety provides clear, professional and practical fire safety advice across the county.
Because good fire safety isn’t simply about complying with legislation—it’s about protecting people, safeguarding businesses and giving you confidence that your premises are as safe as they can be.