Expert Fire Safety Consultancy

Projects, Works & Competent Person Support

Expert fire safety consultancy for construction projects, remedial works, and ongoing compliance. Acting as or supporting your Competent Person to ensure your buildings meet all fire safety requirements under the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act.

Expert Fire Safety Consultancy & Support

Fire safety in buildings extends far beyond the basics of fire risk assessments and fire safety equipment. Complex buildings, construction projects, remedial programmes, and regulatory enforcement all require expert fire safety consultancy to navigate successfully.

At Firesurv Group, we provide comprehensive fire safety support services for building owners, developers, managing agents, and construction professionals. From acting as your Competent Person under Article 18 of the Fire Safety Order, to managing complex remediation programmes and supporting Building Safety Act compliance, we have the expertise to help.

Our consultants bring extensive experience across all building types and fire safety challenges. We work pragmatically to find solutions that achieve compliance while remaining practical and proportionate to the risks involved.

Our Consultancy & Support Services

Expert fire safety support for complex challenges and ongoing compliance

Project Fire Safety Support

Expert fire safety consultancy and support for construction projects, refurbishments, and building works. Ensuring fire safety is correctly designed and installed from the outset.

How We Help:

  • Fire strategy development and review
  • Building Regulations Part B compliance
  • Design team liaison and coordination
  • Fire safety specification review
  • Product and system selection advice
  • Site inspection and quality assurance
  • Practical completion fire safety sign-off
  • Fire risk assessment for new developments
  • Golden thread documentation support
  • Building Safety Act compliance
  • Approved Inspector and Building Control liaison
  • Fire and rescue service consultation support

Competent Person Support

Acting as or supporting your Competent Person for fire safety as required under the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act, providing expert guidance and compliance assurance.

How We Help:

  • Competent Person role and responsibilities
  • Fire Safety Order Article 18 compliance
  • Building Safety Act competency requirements
  • Technical advice and guidance
  • Fire risk assessment oversight
  • Compliance audit and assurance
  • Liaison with enforcing authorities
  • Fire safety management system support
  • Training needs identification
  • Documentation and record keeping
  • Regular review meetings and reporting
  • Emergency out-of-hours advice line

Fire Safety Remedial Works Oversight

Project management and oversight of fire safety remedial works, ensuring defects identified in fire risk assessments or audits are correctly addressed and evidenced.

How We Help:

  • Scope of works specification
  • Contractor selection and tender support
  • Works programme coordination
  • Quality assurance inspections
  • Progress monitoring and reporting
  • Defect identification and resolution
  • Completion certification verification
  • Photographic evidence compilation
  • Close-out documentation packs
  • Budget monitoring and cost control
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Post-completion review and sign-off

Enforcement Notice Response

Expert support in responding to fire and rescue service enforcement notices, prohibition notices, and improvement notices, helping you achieve compliance efficiently.

How We Help:

  • Notice analysis and interpretation
  • Action plan development
  • Prioritisation and timeframe negotiation
  • Technical solutions and alternatives
  • Contractor coordination for urgent works
  • Evidence gathering and documentation
  • Liaison with enforcing authority
  • Appeal support where appropriate
  • Compliance demonstration and sign-off
  • Future prevention recommendations
  • Management system improvements
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring

External Wall & Cladding Assessment Support

Support for external wall system assessments in line with PAS 9980, helping building owners understand and address fire risks associated with external walls and cladding.

How We Help:

  • External wall system identification
  • Desktop study and data gathering
  • Intrusive inspection coordination
  • Fire engineer liaison and support
  • PAS 9980 assessment support
  • EWS1 form process guidance
  • Remediation options appraisal
  • Funding and grant application support
  • Leaseholder communication
  • Interim measures implementation
  • Remediation project oversight
  • Building safety case contribution

Building Safety Case Support

Assistance with developing and maintaining building safety cases for higher-risk buildings as required under the Building Safety Act 2022.

How We Help:

  • Building Safety Act requirements analysis
  • Safety case report development
  • Mandatory occurrence reporting systems
  • Golden thread implementation
  • Residents' engagement strategy
  • Building safety manager support
  • Accountable person obligations
  • Registration and certification support
  • Ongoing safety case maintenance
  • Change management procedures
  • Document management systems
  • Annual review and update

Fire Strategy Review & Development

Development and review of fire strategies for new and existing buildings, ensuring fire safety provisions are appropriate, compliant, and properly documented.

How We Help:

  • Fire strategy document development
  • Existing fire strategy review
  • Means of escape analysis
  • Compartmentation strategy
  • Fire detection and alarm philosophy
  • Sprinkler system considerations
  • Smoke control strategy
  • Structural fire protection
  • Firefighting access and facilities
  • Management and maintenance requirements
  • Building Regulations compliance
  • Approved Document B interpretation

Expert Witness & Legal Support

Expert witness services and technical support for fire safety-related legal matters, including insurance claims, disputes, and regulatory proceedings.

How We Help:

  • Expert witness reports
  • Technical investigations
  • Cause and origin determination support
  • Standard of care assessments
  • Building regulation compliance opinions
  • Fire safety management evaluation
  • Litigation support services
  • Court appearances and testimony
  • Mediation and dispute resolution
  • Insurance claim support
  • Criminal proceedings support
  • Regulatory compliance evidence

Why Choose Firesurv for Consultancy Support?

Experienced Consultants

Chartered fire engineers and experienced assessors

Practical Approach

Workable solutions that balance safety and practicality

Regulatory Knowledge

Up-to-date with Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Order

End-to-End Support

From initial design through to completion and beyond

Projects We Support

Fire safety consultancy across all building and project types

New Build Developments
Refurbishment Projects
Change of Use Applications
Listed Buildings
High-Rise Residential
Care Homes & Healthcare
Hotels & Leisure
Education Buildings
Mixed-Use Developments
Industrial & Warehousing
Retail Developments
Heritage Buildings

Areas We Cover

London
Essex
Kent
Surrey
Hertfordshire
Suffolk
Norfolk
Cambridgeshire
South East England
UK Nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Competent Person for fire safety?

Under Article 18 of the Fire Safety Order, the Responsible Person must appoint one or more competent persons to assist with fire safety duties. A competent person should have sufficient training, experience, and knowledge to help implement fire safety measures. For complex premises or higher-risk buildings, this may require appointing external fire safety specialists.

What is the Building Safety Act and how does it affect me?

The Building Safety Act 2022 introduces new requirements for higher-risk buildings (residential over 18m or 7+ storeys). It requires a building safety case, golden thread of information, and named Accountable Persons and Building Safety Managers. We can help you understand and meet these requirements.

How can you help with enforcement notices?

We help by analysing the notice requirements, developing practical action plans, negotiating timeframes with enforcing authorities where appropriate, coordinating remedial works, and providing evidence of compliance. Our goal is to achieve compliance as efficiently as possible while protecting your interests.

Do you provide fire strategy documents for planning applications?

Yes. We can develop fire strategies to support planning applications, demonstrating how fire safety will be addressed in the proposed development. We work with design teams to ensure fire safety is integrated from the earliest stages and complies with Building Regulations.

What is PAS 9980 and EWS1?

PAS 9980 is the fire risk appraisal methodology for external wall systems, providing a consistent approach to assessing fire risk from cladding and external walls. EWS1 is a form used by lenders and valuers to confirm an assessment has been done. We can help navigate this process and support any necessary remediation.

Need Expert Fire Safety Support?

Contact our consultancy team to discuss your project, compliance challenges, or support requirements.