Fire Consultancy

Fire risk management is a fundamental necessity in any building and imposes responsibilities on those who operate and occupy premises. Hughes and Associates offer a wealth of knowledge and experience surrounding passive fire protection solutions.

Appropriate and effective management can reduce risks, mitigate the effects of fire and protect people and premises. Our fire consultancy and fire risk assessment services can help safeguard staff and assets while preserving business continuity. 

Professional advice is often required to help with complex fire safety issues. As an affiliate member of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and a regulated company with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), our multi-disciplinary team can ensure your compliance with statutory legislation. Whether reviewing your policies, procedures and strategies or compiling your annual fire risk assessment or review, we can provide professional assistance to suit your organisation’s individual environment.

Local fire and rescue authorities visit premises to check whether fire risk assessment and prevention measures are appropriate. The authorities help organisations to understand the rules and regulations surrounding fire safety and how to comply with them. If fire safety measures are deemed inadequate, an informal or formal notice highlighting required remedial measures may be issued. If a serious risk is being mismanaged, an organisation may receive an alterations or enforcement notice that highlights the remedial works required alongside a deadline. In extreme circumstances, access to premises may be immediately restricted or prohibited. Failure to follow fire safety regulations can result in unlimited fines and potential imprisonment.