Fire Strategy

Fire Strategy Development

Thermal-Flow Consultants developed a fire strategy for a multi-storey residential building to support compliance with Approved Document B (Volume 1) and BS 9991.

The layout presented constraints including extended travel distances, complex escape routes, and coordination of compartmentation and fire door requirements. These required a structured assessment beyond standard prescriptive guidance.

A detailed review of the architectural design was undertaken to develop a clear and compliant fire strategy, including:

• Assessment of means of escape and travel distances

• Definition of compartmentation and fire door strategy (FD30)

• Integration of fire detection and alarm systems

• Preparation of annotated fire strategy drawings

A compliant and practical fire strategy was delivered, providing clear escape provisions, defined fire protection measures, and supporting Building Control approval.