

Commercial Fire Risk Assessments Compliance Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
Mon-Fri: 7am - 6pm




Fire safety is critical in retirement villages, where vulnerable and older residents rely on safe buildings, clear evacuation procedures and well-maintained fire protection systems. We provide professional fire risk assessments for retirement villages across Exeter, Plymouth and surrounding areas of Devon, ensuring full compliance and peace of mind for residents, staff, and management teams.
Our experienced assessors specialise in environments where mobility, health considerations and assisted living arrangements require a sensitive, tailored approach.
Why Retirement Villages Need Specialist Fire Risk Assessments
Retirement villages, sheltered housing and extra-care facilities face unique fire safety challenges, including:
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Older or mobility-restricted residents
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Complex building layouts
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Communal living spaces
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Residential and care-style environments
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24/7 occupancy
A thorough, specialist fire risk assessment ensures compliance with:
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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Fire Safety Act 2021
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Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
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Housing, communal area and landlord safety requirements
We help your organisation maintain a safe environment while meeting all legal obligations as the Responsible Person.

Our Retirement Village Fire Risk Assessment Services
We provide a complete assessment suitable for retirement villages, extra-care schemes, sheltered accommodation, retirement apartments, and independent living communities.
✔ Full fire safety management review
Assessment of policies, emergency plans, roles and responsibilities.
✔ Alarm systems, detection & fire safety equipment
Inspection of alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, smoke detectors, signage and more.
✔ Evacuation routes & PEEPs (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans)
Evaluation of escape routes, mobility considerations, and safe evacuation strategies.
✔ Communal areas, accommodation sections & assisted-living zones
Detailed checks for lounges, corridors, dining rooms, kitchens, and resident rooms.
✔ Fire doors, compartmentation & passive fire protection
Inspection of fire doors, risers, loft voids, service penetrations and building fabric.
✔ Staffing & training assessment
Ensuring staff understand fire procedures, drills, extinguisher use, and evacuation support.
✔ Clear, prioritised recommendations
Easy-to-follow actions to reach compliance quickly and efficiently.
1. Fire Stopping Installation
We supply and install certified fire-stopping materials to seal fire-risk openings, including:
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Service penetrations
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Pipe and cable trays
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Voids and cavities
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Walls, floors & risers
2. Fire Doors & Fire Door Surveys
We install, repair, and inspect:
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Hospital fire doors
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FD30, FD60, and specialist healthcare doorsets
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Intumescent seals, glazing, ironmongery, and automatic closers
All surveys include clear reporting and compliance recommendations.
3. Compartmentation Surveys & Remedial Works
We identify breaches in compartment lines throughout the hospital and provide complete remedial solutions to restore fire integrity.
4. Fire-Resistant Boarding & Enclosures
Including:
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Fire-rated ductwork
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Fire-protected boxing
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Structural steel protection
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Lift shaft protection
5. Intumescent Paint & Coatings
We apply fire-resistant coatings to structural steel and surfaces to meet required fire ratings.
6. Fire Curtains & Barriers
Supply and installation of horizontal and vertical fire barriers for ceilings, roof spaces, and ducts.
Supporting NHS and Private Healthcare Providers Across Devon
Vesta Sol supplies passive fire protection solutions for:
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NHS hospitals
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Private hospitals
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GP surgeries
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Dental clinics
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Operating theatres
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Maternity units
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Mental health facilities
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Specialist care units
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Laboratories and diagnostic centres
We work closely with estates teams, facilities managers, and compliance officers to ensure full regulatory alignment.


Project Type
Health Care
Schools
Commercial
Residential
Occupied- Buildings
Surveys

Site Survey
Free site survey to assess works required and then formulate a quote for a detailed site survey & formal quotation for works

On Site
Electronic Record Keeping ∙ Communication ∙ Fully Qualified Technicians ∙ Handover Documentation ∙ Certification
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CONTACT
Enquiries
For any enquiries, questions or commendations, please call: 01392 793310 or fill out the following form
Contact Us
Address:
Unit 21, De Havilland Road, Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2GE
Unit 1 Alphin Brook Court, Alphin Brook Road
Exeter, EX2 8QR
Tel: 01392 793310
Company Number: 14699359
Passive Fire Protection Services, Devon, Somerset & Cornwall