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Fire Safety Across RIBA Stages 0-7

Independent fire engineering consultancy at every stage of the design and construction process. From initial fire safety objectives at Stage 0 through to building safety case maintenance at Stage 7.

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Turnaround7 to 14 working days
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CoverageLondon & UK wide
PI insuranceUp to £5M
4,000+
Projects Delivered
30+ yrs
Collective Experience
7-14
Working Day Turnaround
UK Wide
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Chartered
Independent Practice
up to £5M
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Stage by Stage

What fire engineering delivers at each RIBA stage

Fire safety is not a single deliverable. It is a thread running through every stage of a project.

Stage 0-1: Strategic DefinitionInitial fire safety objectives, site constraint appraisal, and fire safety input to the project brief. Establishes the fire safety design intent before design begins.
Stage 2: Concept DesignConcept fire strategy, means of escape, compartmentation strategy, fire safety design options. Planning fire statement for Gateway 1 and London Plan D12a.
Stage 3: Developed DesignDeveloped fire strategy, updated escape analysis, compartmentation coordination, fire suppression and detection design parameters.
Stage 4: Technical DesignTechnical fire strategy and specifications. Fire safety drawings. Gateway 2 BSR submission documentation. Coordination with structural and M&E engineers.
Stage 5: ConstructionConstruction oversight and fire safety inspections. Review of contractor submissions. Resolution of fire safety non-conformances.
Stage 6: HandoverGateway 3 completion submission. As-built fire strategy. Golden thread information compilation. Draft building safety case. Handover to accountable person.
Stage 7: In UseOngoing building safety management. Building safety case maintenance. BSR engagement support. Fire safety compliance reviews.
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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

At what RIBA stage should fire engineering begin?
Ideally Stage 0 or 1. Early involvement establishes fire safety objectives before design begins.
What fire safety work is required at RIBA Stage 2?
Concept fire strategy, means of escape, compartmentation, and planning fire statement for Gateway 1 and London Plan D12a.
What fire engineering is required at Stage 4?
Detailed technical fire strategy, specifications, and fire safety drawings for building control and Gateway 2 submission.
What happens at Stage 7?
Ongoing building safety case maintenance, BSR engagement, and compliance reviews for the occupied building.
Accreditations & Memberships
SSIP Accredited
SSIP Accredited
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
Homes England Approved
Homes England Approved
Constructionline Gold Member
Constructionline Gold Member
IIRSM
IIRSM
Institution of Fire Engineers
Institution of Fire Engineers
IOSH
IOSH
Social Value
Social Value
Fire Protection Association
Fire Protection Association
Acclaim Accreditation
Acclaim Accreditation
Safety and Reliability Society
Safety & Reliability Society
Chartered Engineer
Chartered Engineer
Fire Industry Association
Fire Industry Association
Institute of Fire Safety Managers
Institute of Fire Safety Managers
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Fire Safety Services is a chartered independent fire engineering and safety consultancy. We deliver fire strategy reports, building safety cases, EWS assessments, planning fire statements, and specialist consultancy across London and the UK. Advisory-only, conflict-free advice from engineers with over 30 years of collective experience.

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