A professionally prepared Fire Strategy is one of the most important documents for demonstrating how a building achieves an appropriate standard of fire safety. Whether you are constructing a new building, converting an existing property, refurbishing commercial premises or responding to Building Control requirements, a comprehensive Fire Strategy Report provides the foundation for a safe and compliant building.

At DMB Services (Staffs) Ltd, we prepare bespoke Fire Strategies and Fire Strategy Reports for residential, commercial, industrial and mixed-use buildings throughout Staffordshire and across the UK. Our reports are designed to satisfy Building Control requirements while providing practical, proportionate fire safety solutions that work for the building, its occupants and those responsible for its ongoing management.

Unlike generic template reports, every Fire Strategy we produce is tailored to the individual building, its construction, occupancy and intended use.

A Fire Strategy is a detailed document that explains how a building has been designed, or should be managed, to protect occupants in the event of fire.

Rather than focusing on a single fire safety measure, a Fire Strategy considers how every aspect of fire protection works together to achieve compliance with the Building Regulations and provide an appropriate level of life safety.

A Fire Strategy may consider:

• Means of escape
• Occupant evacuation procedures
• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency lighting
• Structural fire resistance
• Fire compartmentation
• Fire doors
• Fire stopping
• Smoke control systems
• Internal and external fire spread
• Access and facilities for the Fire and Rescue Service
• Fire safety management
• Ongoing maintenance requirements

The completed Fire Strategy Report often forms part of the building's Golden Thread of information and provides valuable guidance throughout the building's lifecycle.

Many projects require a Fire Strategy to support Building Control approval or to demonstrate compliance with the Building Regulations.

Typical projects include:

• New build developments
• Apartment buildings
• HMOs
• Mixed-use developments
• Commercial buildings
• Industrial premises
• Hotels and guest accommodation
• Care homes
• Educational buildings
• Places of worship
• Offices
• Retail premises
• Warehouse developments
• Material changes of use
• Large refurbishments
• Building conversions
• Heritage and listed buildings

Building Control may also request a Fire Strategy where standard guidance alone cannot adequately demonstrate compliance.

Not every Fire Strategy relates to a new development.

Many existing buildings undergo alterations, extensions or changes of use that require a fresh assessment of the building's fire safety arrangements.

We regularly prepare Fire Strategies for:

• Historic buildings
• Listed properties
• Commercial conversions
• Existing apartment buildings
• Heritage projects
• Complex premises
• Older commercial buildings

Where practical, we seek proportionate solutions that recognise the limitations of existing buildings while maintaining an appropriate standard of fire safety.

One of the most common reasons clients contact us is because Building Control has requested a Fire Strategy Report.

We work closely with:

• Architects
• Developers
• Building owners
• Managing agents
• Principal Designers
• Quantity surveyors
• Contractors
• Responsible Persons

Our reports are written in a clear and professional format suitable for submission to Building Control and other members of the design team.

Where necessary, we can also review architectural drawings and discuss proposed fire safety measures before the final report is produced.

Every building is different, however a typical Fire Strategy Report may include:

• Executive Summary
• Building Description
• Applicable Legislation
• Design Standards
• Fire Safety Objectives
• Occupancy Profile
• Means of Warning
• Means of Escape
• Travel Distances
• Escape Capacity
• Evacuation Strategy
• Fire Compartmentation
• Structural Fire Resistance
• Fire Doors
• Fire Stopping
• Smoke Ventilation
• Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
• Emergency Lighting
• Fire Fighting Equipment
• Fire Service Access
• Fire Safety Management
• Conclusions and Recommendations

Every report is prepared specifically for the project and reflects the building's individual characteristics.

Our approach is straightforward and designed to provide clients with practical, technically robust documentation.

We discuss your project, Building Control requirements and any available architectural drawings or existing documentation.

Where available, we review floor plans, elevations and construction details to understand the proposed building layout.

Where required, we undertake a detailed inspection to understand the existing construction, compartmentation and fire safety measures.

Using current legislation, Building Regulations and recognised guidance, we prepare a bespoke Fire Strategy explaining how the building achieves an appropriate level of fire safety.

Your completed Fire Strategy Report is professionally presented and suitable for submission to Building Control, clients and other members of the project team.

Although the two documents are closely linked, they serve different purposes.

A Fire Strategy explains how a building has been designed, or should be managed, to provide an appropriate level of fire safety.

A Fire Risk Assessment examines an occupied building, identifies fire hazards, evaluates the existing fire precautions and recommends improvements where necessary.

Many projects benefit from both documents, ensuring consistency between the building's fire safety design and its day-to-day management.

DMB Services (Staffs) Ltd can provide both Fire Strategy Reports and Fire Risk Assessments as part of a complete fire safety consultancy service.

Choosing the right consultant is about more than producing a report.

Our aim is to provide practical Fire Strategies that support Building Control approval while remaining realistic to implement.

Clients choose DMB Fire Safety because we provide:

• Bespoke Fire Strategy Reports
• Practical, risk-based solutions
• Clear, easy-to-understand documentation
• Responsive communication
• Professional presentation
• Competitive fixed quotations
• Experience across a wide range of building types

Our consultancy experience includes residential developments, HMOs, heritage buildings, commercial premises, educational buildings, industrial facilities, hotels, places of worship and mixed-use developments.

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, we provide Fire Strategies throughout:

• Staffordshire
• Leek
• Stoke on Trent
• Cheshire
• Derbyshire
• Shropshire
• West Midlands
• Birmingham
• Manchester
• Liverpool
• Nottingham
• Wolverhampton

We also undertake projects throughout England and Wales where required.

Every building is different. Costs depend on the size, complexity and available information. We provide clear fixed quotations wherever possible.

Most Fire Strategy Reports are completed within one to three weeks, although urgent projects may be accommodated where programme constraints exist.

Yes. Many of our Fire Strategy Reports are prepared specifically to support Building Control applications and building regulation submissions.

Yes. We regularly provide both Fire Strategy Reports and Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring consistency throughout the project.

If you require a professionally prepared Fire Strategy, Fire Strategy Report or advice regarding a Building Control application, DMB Fire Safety is here to help.

We provide practical, proportionate and professionally presented Fire Strategies for projects ranging from individual property conversions to complex commercial developments.

To discuss your project or request a no-obligation quotation, contact DMB Services (Staffs) Ltd today.