Converting Residential Flats and Houses into open plan living is the latest design trend, but has Fire Safety been considered? You may find that a you need to get advice or even permission from a London based Fire Safety Consultancy or Building Control.
Sometimes the ‘Dream’ Cannot Always Cecome ‘Reality’.
Before you go to the significant cost of knocking down walls and redesigning your kitchen/lounge/diner it may be money well spent to send your proposed plans to a Fire Safety Consultancy for advice or Building Control.
It is better to know at planning stage if there are any issues rather than completing the works and then finding that the Fire protection is not adequate.
Fire compartmentation is there to protect you – to keep you safe from a Fire for as long as possible. Taking the compartmentation away creates a high-risk environment.
It is not always bad news – there are compensatory measures that sometimes can be used such as a full Automatic Fire Alarm and Detection system and/or a Fire Suppression System.
Getting the right advise is imperative and once your plans are approved (if that is required) it will be up to you to ensure that the Fire Suppression System and/or the Fire Alarm and Detection System is inspected and maintained to regulations.
London Fire Risk Assessments are a London based Fire Safety Consultancy, they have been serving clients for over 12 years. Their Fire Risk Assessors are qualified with the Institution of Fire Engineers and they are all retired London Fire Brigade Fire Safety Officers, so they are experienced in both sides - putting Fires out and preventing them!
To discuss your plans or for Fire Safety advice contact London Fire Risk Assessments on 01689 890879 they will be happy to take a brief look at your plans and advise you on the way forward.
