Fire Risk Management

Elev8 provide a range of Fire Risk Management services tailored to meet your needs; our focus is on customer safety and we want to support you to reduce your exposure by effectively managing fire risks within your organisation

Our Core Services:

  • Building Safety Cases
  • Fire Risk Management Systems - BS9997
  • Fire Risk Assessments
  • Pre-Occupation Fire Safety Assessments
  • Construction Stage Fire Risk Assessments
  • Retainer Services
  • Fire Safety Training
  • Compartmentation Surveys
  • Fire Door Surveys
  • Enforcement and incident support
  • Fire Safety Assurance

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Fire Risk Management

Building Safety Cases

The recent updates to UK fire safety legislation represent a significant shift in the approach to fire safety, particularly in higher risk residential buildings. At the forefront of these changes is the introduction of the Safety Case and the Safety Case Report, vital components in ensuring comprehensive fire risk management. Elev8 can guide you through these critical changes. Our expertise in fire engineering and fire risk management positions us as your ideal partner in not only understanding but excelling under the new regulations.
Our process includes:
Initial Consultation: Our engagement begins with an in-depth consultation to understand the specific needs of your property. This initial step is crucial in setting the stage for a tailored approach to your fire safety requirements.
Gap Analysis: Following our consultation, we conduct a meticulous gap analysis. This involves assessing what information and resources you currently have and identifying what is required to develop a robust safety case. This step ensures that no aspect of your safety strategy is overlooked.
Safety Case Development: Leveraging our extensive knowledge of the new legislation, we guide you through the entire process of developing a comprehensive safety case. Our strategic planning ensures all aspects of fire and structural safety are thoroughly addressed.
Safety Case Report Creation: The Safety Case Report is more than a compliance document; it's a reflection of your commitment to safety. We assist in articulating and documenting your fire safety strategies, measures, and management systems to meet the stringent standards of the new regulations.
Ongoing Support and Compliance Review: Fire safety regulations are constantly evolving. We provide ongoing support, keeping you updated with legislative changes and conducting regular reviews of your safety case to ensure continued compliance and safety.

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Fire Risk Management Systems

Current fire safety legislation and guidance focuses on individual premises and is less specific about managing fire risks from an organizational level.
BS 9997 specifies the requirements for implementing an organizational fire risk management system, which can be applied in organizations that operate on multiple sites, separate management divisions within an organization, or individual premises within a single entity.
A fire risk management system is a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and managing fire risks within an organization. The system is made up of the organisations fire safety policy and fire risk management strategy, which are supported by the delivery of the individual processes, these may include – fire risk assessments, maintenance and testing, emergency planning, and control of work onsite to name a few. The system is based on the plan, do, check, act model and aims to provide a platform for continual improvement.
Any organisation, regardless of size or industry, can benefit from implementing a fire risk management system. However, it may be particularly beneficial to housing associations, property management companies, facilities management companies and any other large and complex, multi-discipline and/or multi-site organisations.
Our fire safety consultants can support you with the end-to-end implementation of a certified fire risk management system to BS 9997, from initial document draft to certification.

Fire Risk Assessments

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the ‘Responsible Person’ to have a suitable and sufficient fire risk assessment for all types of properties they are in control of (excluding domestic). Where a business employs five or more persons, the significant findings of the fire risk assessment must be recorded.

The onus is on the responsible person or duty holder for the business – We can support you with this requirement by visiting your premises to undertake a comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment that is compliant with relevant legislation. We will create a report in an easy to understand format with all significant findings clearly laid out and easy to follow so you will completely understand what is required of you.

Our consultants conduct a thorough inspection to ensure they complete a comprehensive report. We will work with you to ensure you completely understand your Fire Risk Assessment and action plan. The report will outline:

  • The fire prevention measures
  • The fire protection measures
  • Fire risk management measures

Our Fire Safety Consultants have extensive experience undertaking all types of Fire Risk Assessments (Type 1-4) and we will work with you to establish what is most appropriate for your premises and customer portfolio.

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Pre-Occupation Fire Safety Assessments

A pre-occupation fire safety assessment is the process of identifying fire precautions in newly constructed or refurbished buildings, taking into account the approved fire strategy, and deciding whether or not the new or refurbished premises are likely to be fit for occupation.

It’s important to note that a pre-occupation fire safety assessment is not to be confused with the fire risk assessment required by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which can only properly be carried out after a building has been handed over to the end user.

This is an excellent way for clients and developers to determine if the fire safety precautions have been implemented correctly and the building is fire safe prior to handover.

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Fire Door Surveys

Fire doors are a crucial part of a building’s compartmentation strategy. However, without regular inspections and maintenance, fire doors can become ineffective, compromising your building's compartmentation strategy and the safety of its occupants.

Our comprehensive fire door surveys cover all the essential elements, including the door certification, gaps and seals, hinges and ironmongery, door closers, door frame and door leaf, any other hardware and signage.

Our team of fire safety consultants have years of experience in conducting thorough assessments to identify any weaknesses or deficiencies in your fire doors, presenting our findings in detailed reports providing you with a comprehensive understanding of your building's compliance with fire safety legislation and industry guidance and best practice, clearly highlighting any areas that require improvement.

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Compartmentation Surveys

Fire compartmentation is the practice of dividing a room, spaces or storeys of a building into fire resistant compartments to delay the spread of smoke and fire from one part of the building to another. To ensure compartmentation functions as intended it is essential that compartmentation isn’t breached in any way, for example by service penetrations breaching a compartment wall.
Our team of fire engineers and fire safety consultants specialize in assessing the effectiveness of compartmentation measures in all building typologies.
With our meticulous approach, we conduct thorough surveys that examine all areas and elements crucial to fire compartmentation, from walls, floors, and ceilings to doors, windows, and service penetrations.
Our findings are presented in detailed reports providing you with a comprehensive understanding of your building's compliance with fire safety legislation and industry guidance and best practice, clearly highlighting any areas that require improvement.

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Fire Safety Training

Our fire safety consultants are experienced and respected professionals in the fire safety industry. They come with a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with you during your training.

We will work with you to understand your business and the roles and responsibilities of your teams to design and deliver a training package which is easy to understand, interactive and fun.

All training is bespoke to your needs, this may include:

  • Fire Safety Awareness
  • Fire Warden/Marshall
  • Fire Science
  • Evacuation Management
  • Fire Risk Management
  • Fire Risk Assessment

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