Cladding inspection services play a critical role in identifying and managing fire risk in buildings with external wall systems, particularly where cladding, insulation, and façade construction may influence fire spread or regulatory compliance. External cladding, insulation, fixings, and cavity barriers can significantly affect how fire spreads in multi-storey and multi-occupied buildings. At Fire Risk Assessment Read more »
Fire investigation in the UK is a structured, evidence-led process used to determine the origin, development, and cause of a fire once it has been extinguished. Investigations may be carried out by Fire and Rescue Services, the police, insurers, or specialist investigators, depending on the circumstances of the incident. Understanding how fire investigations are conducted Read more »
Fire extinguisher servicing is a core part of fire safety management for non-domestic premises in the UK. While fire extinguishers themselves are not prescribed by name in legislation, where they are provided, they must be suitable, maintained, and kept in efficient working order. We provide competent, standards-based fire extinguisher servicing for commercial premises, public buildings, Read more »
Fire protection consultants provide professional, independent advice to help organisations understand, manage, and reduce fire risk in line with UK fire safety legislation. Their role is to support duty holders in meeting legal obligations, protecting life, and ensuring that fire safety measures are proportionate, effective, and properly maintained. At Fire Risk Assessment Network, our fire Read more »
For business owners and Responsible Persons, few things are more important than ensuring people can evacuate safely and quickly in the event of a fire. Even well-maintained fire doors, alarms and detection systems can fail to protect life if there is no clear, documented evacuation procedure in place. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order Read more »
Fire engineering consultancy provides specialist, performance-based fire safety advice where prescriptive guidance alone is insufficient to demonstrate compliance. It is commonly required for complex, higher-risk, or non-standard buildings where design flexibility, regulatory approval, or alternative solutions are needed. At Fire Risk Assessment Network, our fire engineering consultants support developers, designers, building owners, and duty holders Read more »
Fire doors are a critical life-safety system and are now subject to increased legal scrutiny across the UK. When fire doors are not inspected, maintained, or managed correctly, the consequences can be severe — including enforcement action, prosecution, unlimited fines, and in the most serious cases, imprisonment. Fire doors are designed to resist the spread Read more »
A fire strategy report sets out how a building is designed, constructed, and managed to achieve an appropriate level of fire safety. It explains how people will be protected in the event of a fire, how fire spread is controlled, and how the building complies with fire safety legislation and guidance. Fire strategy reports are Read more »
