PREMISES GUIDE · HOSPITALITY

Fire risk assessment for restaurants, cafés & pubs

Q: Do cafés need a fire risk assessment?

Yes. Any non-domestic premises, including a small café, needs a current fire risk assessment.

Q: Is kitchen extraction part of the assessment?

Yes — extraction, ductwork and grease management are key considerations in a hospitality assessment.

Q: We have rooms above the pub — does that change things?

Yes. Sleeping accommodation introduces a sleeping risk, which requires a more detailed assessment.

Restaurants, cafés and pubs must have a current fire risk assessment under the Fire Safety Order 2005. Commercial kitchens, higher fire loads and busy or late-night occupancy mean hospitality premises usually need a more thorough assessment than a simple office.

Last reviewed: June 2026

Why hospitality is higher-risk

Cooking equipment, hot oils and grease build-up, gas supplies and extraction ducting all raise the fire risk, while crowds and alcohol can slow evacuation. These factors all feature in the assessment.

What is assessed

·Kitchen equipment, extraction and ductwork, and any suppression system
·Means of escape with the premises at full capacity
·Gas safety and electrical installations
·Sleeping risk where there is accommodation above (common in pubs)
·Staff training, signage and management arrangements

Typical cost

Most hospitality premises fall between roughly £300 and £600; larger venues or those with accommodation can be higher. See our pricing guide.

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Common questions

Do cafés need a fire risk assessment?

Is kitchen extraction part of the assessment?

We have rooms above the pub — does that change things?

Related guides

FRA for offices How much does it cost? What is an FRA?

Reviewed by the Fire Risk Assessment Quotes assessment team

Accredited, BAFE SP205-registered fire risk assessors · Last reviewed June 2026