NATIONAL ACCREDITATION REGISTER
TIERED FIRE RISK ASSESSOR REGISTER
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers
Important Notice for Duty Holders & Clients: Customers should make checks and be satisfied fire risk assessors are competent to carry out fire risk assessments in their type of premises. We advise customers to confirm this before instructing any fire risk assessor to proceed.
The Institute of Fire Prevention Officers maintains a register of its members that have met, to the satisfaction of the Executive Committee, the Industry Standard Benchmarks for each tier of fire risk assessor.
Recognised Competence
UKAS Due Diligence
FIND AN ACCREDITED ASSESSOR
To find an IFPO Registered Fire Risk Assessor, click on any of the Tiers below
Explore the approved register of certified professionals according to premises complexity and competence level.
LEVEL 1 • ENTRY STANDARD
TIER 1 – FOUNDATION LEVEL
Accredited fire risk assessors qualified for low-complexity and standard occupancy premises.
LEVEL 2 • EXPERIENCED PRACTITIONERS
TIER 2 – INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Experienced assessors qualified for medium-risk commercial, industrial, and multi-occupancy residential premises.
LEVEL 3 • COMPREHENSIVE BENCHMARK
TIER 3 – ADVANCED LEVEL
Highest accreditation tier for complex architectures, high-risk structures, and specialized facilities.
DOCUMENTATION & APPLICATIONS
Register Policies & Application Documents
REGISTRATION FORM • DOCX
Part 1 Application Form
Reference: IFPO-TFRAR-005 (All Tiers)
PROCEDURE GUIDE • PDF
Application Process Guide
Reference: IFPO-TFRAR Process Document
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
The Institute requires anyone included on the IFPO – Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR) to maintain a high standard of knowledge in fire safety matters and apply the most appropriate guidance when undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and to maintain a record of their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and to provide evidence of their commitment by way of audit when required.
CPD AUDIT COMPLIANCE
CPD Policy & Guidance
Continuing Professional Development Policy and Annex Guidance for register members.
CPD AUDIT COMPLIANCE
Summary of CPD Activity
Official activity log sheet to record and maintain evidence of your continuing professional development.
CPD AUDIT COMPLIANCE
CPD Summary Report
Continuing Professional Development annual summary sheet for submission and audit verification.