Fire Engineering - Part B Compliance


MSAFE - Fire Engineering

Ensuring fire safety compliance is critical in building design, construction, and management. At MSAFE, we specialise in providing expert fire engineering services that help you meet the requirements of Part B of the Building Regulations and managing fire risk associated with your premises and activities.

What is Part B Compliance?

Part B of the Building Regulations focuses on fire safety in buildings. It outlines the requirements for:

  • Means of escape: Ensuring safe evacuation routes during a fire. Including:
    • - Fire detection and alarm systems
    • - Active suppression systems such as sprinklers and water mist systems
    • - Other active systems such as smoke control and fire curtains
  • Fire spread: Preventing the spread of fire within the building and to neighbouring properties
  • Structural integrity: Ensuring that the building structure can withstand fire for a reasonable period
  • Access for firefighters: Providing adequate access routes and equipment for firefighting and rescue operations

Part B compliance is crucial for all new constructions, extensions, and renovations, ensuring safety for occupants and adherence to legal standards.

Our Fire Engineering Services

We provide tailored fire engineering solutions that meet the specific needs of your project. Our services include:

Fire Safety Audits

We assess your building’s fire safety measures, identifying areas that need improvement to meet Part B, relevant British Standards or to mitigate fire safety risks. Our thorough audits ensure that your fire protection systems are up-to-date and effective.

Fire Risk Assessments

Our team of experts will conduct detailed fire risk assessments to evaluate hazards and recommend practical measures to reduce the risk of fire and ensure compliance. All fire risk assessments are carried out to PAS 79.

Fire Strategy Development

We will work with the design team to create a comprehensive fire safety strategy, ensuring your building's design conforms to Part B of the Building Regulations, to gain approval from Building Control bodies and the Fire Service.

Fire Compartmentation Design

To control fire spread, we will assist designers in developing performance specifications for fire compartmentation and structural protection. MSAFE will assist in ensuring structural elements like walls and floors are specified to meet fire resistance criteria as set out in Approved Documents B (ADB) and British Standards such as BS9991 and BS9999.


Contact MSAFE

To find out more about our fire engineering services, please contact us on 0333 8000 700 or complete our enquiry form and we will contact you to discuss further.

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