Fire Strategy

A fire strategy should not be confused with a fire risk assessment. A fire strategy is a document that reviews all aspects of a building’s fire safety features. Construction, compartmentation, means of escape, occupancy and management arrangements are all examples of aspects that are included. Whereas a fire risk assessment is carried out once a building has been constructed and looks at potential hazards within the building and how to mitigate them.

The fire strategy aims to provide clear and concise information on the fire safety measures, designs and systems installed for life safety purposes only. The strategy follows Approved Document B Volume 2 as a framework for the report. The document also acknowledges the functional requirements of Schedule 1, Part B Fire Safety of the Building Regulations 2010.