Fire Safety Strategy and Evacuation Planning
We deliver Fire Safety Strategies (FSS) and evacuation planning as part of our fire safety services. We support projects from design to post-occupancy, covering passive, active and managerial measures, linking strategy to each fire protection system, day-to-day fire prevention and on-site fire fighting arrangements.
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 fire safety management systems, providing a structured governance framework.
Tailored Services to Meet Your Needs
Planning stage fire safety strategy reports: Clear, concise documentation to support planning applicationssetting out means of escape, compartmentation and fire safety risk assessment interfaces, aligned to Approved Document B, BS 9991 and BS 9999.
Design stage fire safety strategy reports: Design compliance mapped to Building Regulations, identifying passive/active measures, fire prevention controls and management needs for smooth approval and effective risk reduction.
Evacuation planning: Route capacity checks, alarm/voice linkage and management duties, ensuring plans integrate with maintenance of fire protection systems and on-site fire fighting provisions.
Post-construction fire safety management: Operational strategies for installed measures, passive (structural), active (systems) and managerial, linked to BS 9997 so responsibilities, testing and reviews are embedded in company health and safety.
Comprehensive fire safety consultancy: End-to-end guidance across the project lifecycle, coordinating with FRAs, contractor controls and training so strategy, fire safety compliance and day-to-day operations stay aligned.
Why Choose RS+?
Proven Expertise
Extensive experience delivering fire strategy and evacuation solutions that integrate design standards with operational needs.
Tailored Solutions
Bespoke strategies and plans that reflect your building, use, occupants and management capability, no generic templates.
Aligned with Standards
Compliance with Approved Document B, BS 9991, BS 9999 and BS 9997 to meet regulatory expectations and audit trails.
Real-world Focus
Practical, functional measures that people can operate, maintain and audit alongside routine occupational health and safety tasks.
