Fire Consultancy Services

Where development works have been commenced or completed in the absence of a fire safety certificate or the submission of a 7-day notice then an application must be submitted for a Regularisation Certificate.

Where development works have been commenced or completed in the absence of a fire safety certificate or the submission of a 7-day notice then an application must be submitted for a Regularisation Certificate.

We have the experience and competency to perform the fire safety audit required for development associated with a Regularisation Certificate and to address the wide range of fire safety issues which may be identified during such an audit by means of prescribed or fire safety engineered solutions.

Article 20A of the Building Control Regulations sets out the procedure for submission of a 7-day notice application to a Building Control Authority where a person intends to commence work on the construction of a building before grant of the relevant Fire Safety Certificate.

7 Day Notices are submitted where clients require works to commence under significant time pressure without the benefit of a Fire Safety Certificate. It is strongly recommended where a client is considering the submission of a 7 Day Notice that we are consulted at an early stage so we can offer advice on the best approach to meet project deadlines.

Issuing Ancillary Certificates of Compliance on completion for both part B (Fire) and part M (Disability Access). This is a necessary requirement for all new works under the building control (Amendment) Regulations 2014

We can advise clients and/or design team on their responsibilities and statutory requirements under Part B (Fire) of the Building Regulations. As part of this service we will liaise with the design team and provide initial commentary on preliminary design layouts in terms of fire safety measures to be undertaken.

We are experts in the inspection of existing premises with respect to Compliance with fire safety Regulations. Issuing of schedule of remedial works where necessary and certification upon satisfactory completion. Fire Risk Assessments &Inspection and advice on fire safety management, maintenance, record keeping, etc. We have vast experience in the inspection of licensed premise (Bars, Nightclubs, etc.) and issuing opinions on compliance with fire safety Regulations for liquor licence and dance licence Renewal.

Fire Doors and their many components are integral to the fire protection of a building and as such their design, specification and inspection requires a significant understanding of the effects of any variation in workmanship and limitations of fire door dimensions, materials, essential and non-essential door hardware.

The specification of Escape Doors, which may also be Fire Doors, requires comprehensive knowledge of dimensional requirements, adequacy of door furniture balanced with security needs and competing door furniture. We can provide you with a comprehensive fire and escape door inspection as a standalone service or as part of an overall fire safety package.

Inspections include:

• Overall & Individual Door Schedule incl. all prescribed door signage and door hardware
• Fire stopping & sealing of fire door
• Smoke seals
• Supply & Fit service available for new or replacement doors
• Relevant requirements of Part M of the building regulations