With a team of seasoned professionals, we bring extensive experience in fire safety engineering and risk management across a wide range of sectors.
Retrospective
Fire Strategy
Building-specific fire strategy reviews for existing buildings — establishing the current fire safety position and providing a clear, compliance-focused action plan.
Many existing buildings either have no current fire strategy or rely on outdated documents that no longer reflect how the building is used and managed today. A Retrospective Fire Strategy (RFS) establishes the current fire safety position by reviewing available evidence, assessing real conditions on site and providing clear, compliance-focused recommendations to support responsible decision-making and ongoing building safety management.
When You May Need an RFS
1
Missing Original Fire Strategy
The original strategy cannot be found or was never produced.
2
Alterations or Conversions
The building has been extended, refurbished, reconfigured or converted.
3
FRA Uncertainties
The fire risk assessment flags assumptions or unresolved issues.
4
Lender / Insurer / Regulator Requests
Third parties require formal fire safety documentation.
5
Higher-Risk Residential Buildings
Additional documentation expectations apply.
6
Refurbishment, Sale or Change of Management
A clear fire safety baseline is needed.
What Our RFS Covers
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Review of available drawings, records and existing information
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Means of escape and evacuation strategy
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Fire compartmentation and fire-stopping
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Fire doors, emergency lighting and signage
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Detection, alarm and active fire protection systems
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External wall considerations where relevant
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Clear findings, recommendations and prioritised action plan
Who We Support
Our RFS Process
1
Evidence Gathering
Review drawings, O&M manuals, historic FRAs, maintenance records and building control information.
2
Site Inspection
Assess escape routes, compartmentation, fire doors, fire-stopping, lighting, detection and signage.
3
Triangulation
Cross-check drawings, surveys, FRA findings and available evidence.
4
Analysis & Justification
Assess the building against relevant guidance and explain risk implications.
5
Prioritised Action Plan
A practical roadmap with recommendations, timescales and responsibilities.
Why It Matters
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Establishes the current fire safety position
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Supports the FRA and the golden thread of information
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Helps clients plan remediation and future works
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UK-Led Technical Assurance
Chartered expertise and practical fire safety insight.
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Building-Specific Review
Focused on how the building exists today.
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Practical Recommendations
Clear, proportionate and actionable outputs.
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Support for Existing Buildings
Residential, mixed-use and altered properties.
Trusted by Leading Organisations
MACE
Network Rail
West Midlands Railways
Newcastle University
Chiltern Railways
Why Choose Us?
Fire Risk Engineering Ltd.
We understand the paramount importance of safeguarding your business against the threat of fire. With our expert fire risk engineering solutions, we offer comprehensive protection tailored to your unique needs.
1 Willoughby Lane,
Haddenham,
Aylesbury, HP178FU
Services
Fire Risk Assessments
Fire Safety Strategy
Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls
CAD Services (India Production Team)
Fire Engineering Compartmentation Drawings(Supported by India Office CAD Team)
Project Management Services