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.
To find an IFPO Registered Fire Risk Assessor, explore our approved register operating across each verified competency level.
Accredited fire risk assessors qualified for low-complexity and standard occupancy commercial buildings.
Scope: Low-complexity & Standard Premises
Experienced assessors qualified for medium-risk commercial, industrial, and multi-occupancy premises.
Scope: Medium-Risk & Multi-Occupancy Sites
Highest accreditation tier for complex high-risk buildings, specialized structures, and high-rise developments.
Scope: High-Risk & Specialized Facilities
Reference: IFPO-TFRAR-001 Policy
Reference: IFPO-TFRAR-005 (All Tiers)
Reference: IFPO-TFRAR Process Document
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.
Continuing Professional Development Policy and Annex Guidance for register members.
Official activity log sheet to record and maintain evidence of your continuing professional development.
Continuing Professional Development annual summary sheet for submission and audit verification.