Fire compartmentation surveys inspect the fire-resisting walls, floors, ceilings, risers, shafts, voids and protected routes that are intended to slow the spread of fire and smoke through a building. Compartmentation is especially important in blocks of flats, HMOs, care homes, hospitals, hotels, student accommodation, offices, schools, warehouses and mixed-use buildings. If compartmentation fails, fire and Read more »
Fire stopping surveys inspect the seals, barriers and materials used to protect gaps and service penetrations through fire-resisting walls, floors, ceilings, risers and compartments. These details are often hidden, but they can make a major difference to how quickly fire and smoke spread through a building. Fire stopping defects are common after cabling, plumbing, ventilation, 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 the routine inspection and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers so they remain safe, accessible and ready to operate if a small fire occurs. For UK businesses, landlords and responsible persons, it is an important part of fire safety management and compliance evidence. Fire Risk Assessment Network can help arrange fire extinguisher 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 »
A fire evacuation plan sets out what people should do if a fire starts or the fire alarm operates. It should explain how people will be warned, how evacuation will take place, who has specific responsibilities, where people should assemble and how people who may need assistance will be supported. For responsible persons, landlords, managing 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 »
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 »
