What should a fire strategy include?
A comprehensive fire strategy should provide a detailed overview of fire safety elements including plans of the premises, to provide the tenant with;
‘the big picture’
British standards define it as a set of fire safety objectives and the measures to be taken to meet those objectives.
Fire precautions in buildings can differ hugely depending on the purpose group, occupancy, potential fire load construction and other factors.
The preparation of a fire strategy is required for most new build projects, and strongly recommended for all but the simplest of premises.
Having experience of surveying, inspecting and client based certification, a broad range of premises, from simple design to sprawling multi occupancy sites, and desert based high hazard facilities, we have the experience to assist in the preparation of your project specific fire strategy.
Some of the topics would be:
- Applicable standards and guidance.
- Documentation.
- Clarification of objectives.
- Evacuation planning.
- Fire system verification/specification.
- Compartmentation.
- Fire and smoke spread.
- Fire safety resources.
- Access for fire services.
We would be happy to discuss your specific needs upon receipt of further information.
Related services
A fire strategy can be a useful method of quantifying what’s there as well as what is needed.
You may also wish to develop a company fire philosophy and specifications, which we could also assist with.
