Fire strategy and evacuation planning
The Risk and Safety Plus (RS+) division of TEFSRM Group provides bespoke Fire Safety Strategies (FSS) and evacuation planning services, including fire safety strategies for the design, construction, and post-construction phases of a project, as well as ongoing management of the installed fire safety arrangements, including passive, active, and managerial measures.
Our expertise ensures that Clients, Architects, and Principal Designers meet their statutory duties under the Building Regulations 2010 and the Building Safety Act 2022. With a pragmatic approach, RS+ aligns fire safety strategies with the Approved Codes of Practice that support the Building Regulations, integrating the principles of The Golden Thread to ensure fire safety information is accurate, accessible, and consistently maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
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Ensuring compliance and reducing risk, RS+ embeds fire safety into every project phase, delivering solutions that are compliant with regulations and effective in real-world applications.
Our strategies are informed by:
Approved Document B for dwellings (volume 1) and for buildings other than dwellings (volume 2).
BS 9991 for fire safety in residential buildings.
BS 9999 for fire safety in non-residential buildings.
BS 9997 for fire safety management systems, offering a structured approach to governance.
Tailored services to meet your needs
Planning stage fire safety strategy reports: Supporting planning applications with comprehensive fire safety documentation.
Design stage fire safety strategy reports: Ensuring designs meet Building Regulations for smooth approval and effective risk management.
Evacuation planning: Developing customised evacuation strategies based on each building’s unique requirements.
Post-construction fire safety management: Strategies for managing installed fire safety arrangements, including passive (structural), active (systems), and managerial measures.
Comprehensive fire safety consultancy: Expert guidance throughout all phases of the project lifecycle.
Why choose RS+?
Proven expertise
Extensive experience in fire safety strategy development and risk management.
Tailored solutions
Bespoke strategies and evacuation plans that address the specific needs of each project.
Aligned with standards
Compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999, and BS 9997 ensures the highest levels of regulatory adherence.
Real-world focus
Practical, functional solutions that deliver effective fire safety measures in practice.
