Getting started

How to get started with Pyrguard

Six short steps from opening the app to reading your first audit report. It takes about two minutes to set up, and your first check is free.

  1. 01

    Open Pyrguard

    Go to pyrguard.net in Chrome or Edge. Nothing to download and nothing to install — it runs in your browser.

  2. 02

    Create your account

    Click “Check an assessment”, enter your work email and choose a password.

    • You will receive a confirmation email — click the link in it to activate the account.
    • If it has not arrived after a couple of minutes, check your junk or spam folder.
    • Already registered? Use “Forgot password?” on the sign-in form to set a new one.
  3. 03

    Choose the building type

    Start a new check and pick the building type first — office, HMO, care home, high-rise residential, school, and so on. This is required, because it decides which standards and legislation the document is audited against.

  4. 04

    Upload the assessment

    Drag the file onto the upload panel, or click it to browse. PDF, Word (.docx) and plain text are all accepted, including scanned PDFs — these are read using text recognition in your browser.

  5. 05

    Run the validation

    Click “Run validation”. The button turns green while the audit is running. A typical assessment takes a minute or two — leave the tab open.

  6. 06

    Read your report

    The report follows the document from front to back, so you can work through it alongside the original.

    • Every comment references the section and page it relates to.
    • Findings are rated, with a confidence level on each one.
    • Dates, signatures, tick boxes and incomplete sections are checked.
    • Risk ratings are challenged where they look too harsh or too lenient.
    • Export the report as a PDF to share or file.
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Common questions

What does the first check cost?
Nothing. Every new account gets one free check so you can see the output before paying. After that you can buy a single check or take a plan — see the Pricing page for current rates.
Is my document confidential?
Yes. Uploads are private to your account, encrypted in transit and at rest, never published, never shared with other users, and never sold. The Confidentiality page sets out exactly how it works.
Does this replace a fire risk assessor?
No. Pyrguard audits the document, not the building. It is a quality check on an assessment produced by a competent person, not a fire risk assessment in itself.
Can I put it on my desktop?
Yes. In Chrome or Edge, click the small install icon at the right-hand end of the address bar and choose Install. On a phone, use Share, then Add to Home Screen.
Can I re-check a revised assessment?
Yes. Run the new version as a follow-up check and Pyrguard will compare it against the previous one, showing what has been resolved and what still stands.

Still stuck? Email d.kirk@firesafetypartnership.co.uk and we will walk you through it.