Retrospective Fire Strategy

If your building doesn’t currently have a fire strategy, you may have gaps in the plan covering the safe occupancy and operation of your building. Whilst it is not a direct legal requirement to have a fire strategy it can be fundamental in supporting on-going fire risk assessing which is a legal requirement. A fire strategy is specific to your premises and a highly-trained engineer will analyse in detail the way in which fire could spread throughout your building. This detailed information is then used to form a strategy for passive fire protection, warning systems, escape, management and fire service requirements.

Our team of experienced and highly qualified engineers will visit your premises anywhere in the UK to conduct the fire strategy survey. You will then receive a full report with detailed analysis and suggested further actions.

What is included in a fire strategy report?

• Means of warning

  • Looking at the fire detection system as a whole including sensors and activation points. This includes if there is a direct link to the local Fire & Rescue Services without the requirement to call 999, and if the site is left unoccupied such as overnight.

• Means of escape

  • Ensuring that travel distances to any final exit is as short as possible and takes you to an ultimate place of safety. As well as being sufficient for all persons at risk.

• Passive fire protection

  • Built into the construction of the premises, passive fire includes aspects of the building that assists in stalling the spread of fire throughout the property including fire doors, intumescent material around penetrations and joints in its construction.

• Protection against external fire

  • Looking at the external construction of your building, including aspects such as cladding, how it could spread across a rooftop, as well as how a fire could breakout and spread / transfer to / from a neighbouring property.

• Access for Fire & Rescue Services

  • A look into how emergency vehicles can gain access, and if there is any access to nearby fire hydrants. As well as looking a potential requirement for rising fire mains, access points, and firefighting lifts.

• Fire safety management systems

  • Ensuring that the evacuation strategy is appropriate and that all aspects of fire safety training is up to date, including being implemented by on-site employees. This includes maintenance and testing of early warning systems, fire door checks, and arranged planned preventative maintenance.