Fire Spread Classification

Fire Spread Classification

A common question in the industry is: What is a Fire Spread Classification and how does it compare across different countries? Flame spread or surface burning characteristics rating is a rating of certain surfaces obtained by laboratory standard test methodology of a...
Fire Risk Assessment

Fire Risk Assessment

It is often questioned: What is a Fire Risk Assessment and when is a Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) needed? If you’re responsible for a building, it’s important to do all you can to reduce the risk of fire to keep people safe. This means having a careful look at...
Increasing Occupancy in a Building

Increasing Occupancy in a Building

Sometimes, a Fire Engineer gets the task of increasing the occupancy in a building. This task can be for already existing buildings or for new developments. The new developments would require a new Fire Strategy from a Fire Engineer. One of the first tasks for a Fire...
Fire Statement Guidance

Fire Statement Guidance

A fire statement is an individual document used to define the safety aspects and requirements of an upcoming development project and major refurbishment projects and the methods that will be used to ensure these fire safety requirements are fulfilled. Following the...