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Fire Strategies

A Fire Strategy sets out how a building is designed, managed, and maintained to keep people safe in the event of a fire.

It is often required for new builds, refurbishments, change of use, or more complex premises. It can also be requested by building control, a responsible person, or other stakeholders who need clear documentation that explains how fire safety is being achieved.

FRA Compliance Limited produces clear, practical Fire Strategies across Devon and Cornwall. We keep the document focused on what matters, explain things in plain English, and make sure it is usable, not just technical paperwork.

Fire Strategy

What a Fire Strategy is, in plain English

  • The buildings use and how people will occupy it
  • The key fire risks and how they are controlled
  • How people will escape safely
  • How fire and smoke spread is limited
  • What systems are in place to detect fire and warn occupants
  • What measures support firefighting and emergency response
  • How the building will be managed to maintain fire safety over time
SAFETY Strategy Needs

When you might need a Fire Strategy

  • Developing a new build
  • Refurbishing or extending a building
  • Changing the use of a premises
  • Managing a complex building with multiple escape routes
  • Responsible for a building with higher risk occupancy
  • Asked for one by building control, insurers, or other stakeholders

Who we work with

  • Building owners and responsible persons
  • Landlords and managing agents
  • Developers and main contractors
  • Architects and design teams
  • Facilities and compliance managers
  • Commercial premises owners n We can work alongside your wider team to ensure the strategy supports the real world use of the building.
Fire Strategies Included

What is included in our Fire Strategies

  • Building description and occupancy
  • Fire safety objectives and assumptions
  • Means of escape and evacuation approach
  • Compartmentation and fire resisting construction
  • Fire doors and protection of escape routes
  • Fire detection and alarm systems
  • Emergency lighting, where relevant
  • Smoke control measures, where relevant
  • Firefighting access and facilities
  • Management procedures and ongoing responsibilities
  • Clear actions and recommendations

Our process, step by step

Initial discussion

We start with a short call to understand your building, project stage, and what the Fire Strategy needs to achieve.

Information gathering

We review the relevant information available, such as drawings, layouts, and any existing documentation.

Strategy development

We produce the Fire Strategy document in a clear format, aligned to the buildings use and risk.

Review and support

If you need adjustments, clarifications, or support explaining the document to stakeholders, we can help.

Why choose FRA Compliance Limited

Clear, practical training that staff can understand

Relevant content aligned to your premises and risks

Local coverage across Devon and Cornwall

Professional delivery with time for questions

FAQ

Fire Risk Assessments across Devon and Cornwall for businesses, landlords, and duty holders. Clear reports, practical recommendations. Free, no obligation quote.

No. A Fire Risk Assessment reviews the risks and controls in an existing premises. A Fire Strategy sets out the overall fire safety approach for a building, often linked to design, construction, or complex management arrangements.

In some cases, yes, particularly where documentation is needed for management, refurbishment, or stakeholder requirements. We can advise after a quick call.

Timescales depend on the complexity of the building and the information available. We will confirm an expected turnaround when we quote.

need a Fire Strategy

If you need a Fire Strategy in Devon or Cornwall, contact FRA Compliance Limited today.

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