Services
Fire safety and DSEAR consultancy services
Technical assessments and compliance support for commercial, industrial, residential and public-sector clients. All assessments are carried out by a competent fire safety professional.
Fire Risk Assessments
A structured, risk-based assessment of fire hazards, people at risk, existing precautions and management arrangements. Assessments are carried out by a competent fire safety professional and result in a clear, practical written report with prioritised recommendations.
Suitable for
Commercial premises, HMOs, hotels, schools, high-rise buildings, public-sector environments, warehouses, offices, hospitality and industrial settings.
- —Fire hazards and ignition sources
- —People at risk, including vulnerable persons
- —Means of escape and travel distances
- —Fire doors and compartmentation
- —Alarm systems and emergency lighting
- —Signage and fire-fighting equipment
- —Fire safety management arrangements
- —Evacuation strategy
DSEAR Risk Assessments
Operationally focused DSEAR risk assessments for businesses using, storing, producing or transporting dangerous substances. Reports aligned with ACOP L138, EI 15 and BS EN 60079, designed to satisfy insurers, the HSE and fire authorities. Includes hazardous area classification.
Suitable for
Manufacturing, food production, metal fabrication, spray booths, chemical storage, LPG installations, EV charging, hydrogen systems, automotive and any site with flammable substances.
- —Identification of dangerous substances
- —Hazardous area classification (Zone drawings)
- —ATEX equipment and ignition source considerations
- —EV/battery, LPG, spray booth and combustible dust specialisms
- —Three-tier assessment model (Low / Medium / High complexity)
- —Insurer-ready report format
Passive Fire Protection / Compartmentation Reviews
Assessment of fire stopping, compartmentation, structural fire protection, fire-resisting construction and potential breaches that may affect life safety, evacuation and smoke control strategy.
Suitable for
High-rise buildings, HMOs, hotels, complex commercial premises, premises under refurbishment, and buildings with legacy passive fire protection concerns.
- —Service riser penetrations
- —Fire doors, frames and hardware
- —Fire stopping around services
- —Voids, cavities and ceiling voids
- —Walls, floors and fire-resisting construction
- —Escape route protection
- —Refurbishment-related issues
Fire Door Surveys
Comprehensive, non-destructive fire door surveys with individual doorset assessment, deficiency identification and prioritised condition reports. Compliant with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 quarterly and annual inspection requirements.
Suitable for
Multi-occupied residential buildings over 11 metres, HMOs, hotels, schools, care homes, commercial premises and any building where fire door compliance must be documented.
- —Individual condition rating per doorset
- —Intumescent and smoke seals — presence and condition
- —Self-closing devices and positive latching
- —Gap tolerances, ironmongery and signage
- —Evidence of unauthorised modification
- —Photographic condition record
Fire Safety Training
Practical, legally compliant fire safety training for all employees, fire wardens, fire marshals and responsible persons. Face-to-face and online delivery. Bespoke in-company programmes available for higher-risk environments.
Suitable for
All organisations requiring employee fire safety awareness training, newly appointed fire wardens and marshals, care home staff, school staff and businesses in higher-risk environments.
- —Fire safety awareness (all employees)
- —Fire warden and fire marshal training
- —Fire extinguisher awareness and practical sessions
- —Bespoke in-company programmes
- —DSEAR and explosive atmosphere awareness (where relevant)
- —Training records provided for compliance documentation
FRA Validation & Review
Independent review and validation of existing fire risk assessments. Identifies gaps, omissions, non-compliance and areas where the documentation may not adequately reflect the premises or protect the responsible person. Benchmarked against BS 9999 and PAS 79.
Suitable for
Newly appointed responsible persons, landlords, facilities managers, organisations with inherited FRA documentation, and premises where the adequacy of existing assessments is uncertain.
- —Review of scope, methodology and currency
- —Compliance assessment against RRFSO 2005
- —Benchmarking against BS 9999 and PAS 79
- —Identification of gaps, omissions and errors
- —Written validation report with prioritised recommendations
- —Recommendation on whether full reassessment is required
Fire Safety Compliance Review
A broader review for businesses unsure whether their current fire safety documents, evacuation strategy, fire doors, compartmentation, signage, emergency lighting, management arrangements or risk controls are adequate.
Suitable for
Businesses with existing documentation that needs reassurance, newly appointed responsible persons, premises that have changed in occupancy, layout or use.
- —Review of existing fire risk assessment
- —Evacuation strategy and procedures
- —Fire safety records and maintenance
- —Management arrangements
- —Signage and emergency lighting
- —Condition of fire doors
Construction & Refurbishment Fire Risk Support
For projects where fire safety risks may arise during construction, refurbishment, fit-out, change of use or alteration works. Supports dutyholders, designers and contractors in managing fire risk proportionately.
Suitable for
Contractors, project managers, facilities managers, developers, and responsible persons overseeing high-risk construction or refurbishment works.
- —Fire risk review during construction phase
- —Temporary fire precautions
- —Compartmentation impacts during works
- —Evacuation arrangements for occupied premises
- —Change of use considerations
- —Coordination with designers and contractors
Annual Fire Risk Assessment Review
Support for businesses that need regular review of their fire risk assessment in response to changes in layout, occupancy, processes or management arrangements. Helps keep documentation current and defensible.
Suitable for
Businesses with an existing fire risk assessment that requires periodic review under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- —Review and update of existing FRA
- —Assessment of changes since last review
- —Updated action plan
- —Revised findings and recommendations
Technical assessments and recommendations are provided following review by a competent fire safety professional. Information on this page is provided for general guidance only and does not constitute fire safety advice. Fire safety responsibilities vary depending on the premises, use, occupancy and management arrangements.
Not sure which service you need?
Describe your premises and situation in the quote form. A member of the team will review the details and advise on the most appropriate approach.