Disputes relating to fire safety can often require the advice of independent experts such as the fire safety engineers to reach a satisfactory and justifiable outcome.
Example Legal Case Topics
- Fire spread issues Fire performance requirements of materials
- Site surveys to inspect installations and review their fire performance
- Documentation review to confirm legal requirements and compliance against those requirements
- Review of compliance against legal obligations, such as Building Regulations or Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order
- Fire safety management requirements
- Reviews of the need for fire risk assessments and reviews of the adequacy of fire risk assessments that were carried out
Peer Reviews
Being recognised as a leading fire safety consultancy with a respected and trusted opinion; KFS are regularly approached to review, comment and advise upon existing design submissions and various engineering scenarios and conclusions.
Our peer review service provides the likes of Building Control Officers, Contractors, Installers and anyone looking for a credible second opinion, peace of mind and confidence.
- Ensure you meet all the required legislation and standards
- Ensure you minimise risk and achieve maximum potential from your designs
- Ensure you maximise the cost benefits and design efficiencies
Due Diligence Reviews
Property acquisition and estate management for both residential accommodation and commercial properties must undergo a process of due diligence to ensure transparency at the time of any new purchase.
These Technical Due Diligence Reports, which detail the physical condition of a property, (such as the Fire Safety Assessments we produce), are increasingly in demand, as financial institutions, investors and owner-occupiers look ever more closely at the risks of buying and selling property.
An accurate and honest assessment of the existing building’s fire safety standards is therefore an essential element to these proceedings and when done correctly can save buyers time and avoid unexpected redevelopment costs, incurred by having to complete expensive mandatory upgrades.
KFS have extensive experience carrying out due diligence reviews and surveys covering fire safety on a wide range of private and public buildings.
We are able to submit comprehensive and professional written assessments focusing on areas such as fire engineering, smoke ventilation, fire system design and the surveys of fire doors and walls.
Our written assessments will provide a detailed review of the site, give expert opinion on any areas of concern that do not meet applicable fire safety standards and highlight issues which require significant investment to make good.
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Our experienced team are on hand to assist you with advice on any fire safety issues. With personnel situated across the UK and overseas, we are able to offer local advice wherever you need it. We would be delighted to hear from you.
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