Fire consultancy for London projects, existing buildings and compliance decisions
London Fire Consultants supports developers, landlords, managing agents, architects, contractors and responsible persons who need clear fire safety advice they can act on. We provide practical support on fire strategy, Building Regulations, BS 9991, BS 9999, refurbishment risk, venue capacity and wider fire safety compliance.
Who this service is for
This page is for clients who need specialist fire safety input before problems become expensive. That may mean a design team trying to resolve a Part B issue, a landlord dealing with refurbishment risk, a venue operator needing safe occupancy figures, or a responsible person who needs external fire safety advice.
We support both project work and existing buildings. The aim is simple. Give you a clear route forward based on the building, the use, the level of risk and the decision that needs to be made.
You may need fire consultancy if you are
- planning a refurbishment or change of use
- responding to Building Control or client fire safety comments
- working on a residential or mixed use scheme
- trying to interpret BS 9991 or BS 9999 in a live project
- reviewing fire safety arrangements in an occupied building
- setting safe venue capacity limits based on exits and layout
- dealing with Building Safety Act related responsibilities
Our fire consultancy services in London
Building Regulations Part B advice
We provide fire safety consultancy to support projects that need a clear route to compliance with Building Regulations Part B. This may include means of escape, travel distance, compartmentation, fire doors, detection, alarms, emergency lighting and coordination with the wider design.
BS 9991 consultancy
We advise on residential fire safety matters where BS 9991 is relevant. This includes flats, conversions, mixed use schemes and residential layouts where fire strategy decisions need to be justified carefully and applied to the actual building, not just the guidance in abstract.
BS 9999 consultancy
For commercial and non domestic premises, we provide consultancy aligned with BS 9999 where a more risk based approach may be appropriate. This can be useful for offices, assembly spaces, education settings and complex layouts.
Refurbishment fire safety advice
Refurbishment work often exposes legacy defects and creates new risks. We advise before and during works so layout changes, services, finishes, fire stopping and fire safety systems are considered together rather than in isolation.
Building Safety Act support
We support clients who need clearer fire safety input in the context of the Building Safety Act and the wider building safety regime. That includes understanding responsibilities, identifying key fire safety issues and supporting more robust project decisions.
Venue capacity calculations
We assess safe occupancy levels for venues and assembly spaces by looking at exits, travel distances, fire precautions and the actual layout. This helps reduce overcrowding risk and supports safer building operation.
Why clients instruct London Fire Consultants
- Clear, direct advice without padding
- Support on both design issues and existing buildings
- Technical input that also considers cost, delay and practicality
- Consultancy aligned with wider training and fire safety competence
- Advice for developers, landlords, managing agents and businesses
- Input on residential and non domestic buildings
- Useful where guidance is not straightforward to apply
- Practical help at the point decisions need to be made
How we work
Understand the issue
We start with the building, the use, the project stage and the decision you need to make.
Review the information
We review drawings, layouts, fire precautions, building context and relevant guidance.
Identify risks and options
We highlight key fire safety issues and explain proportionate routes forward.
Help you move forward
We give clear advice that can support compliance, design development and safer operation.
Why early fire consultancy matters
Poor fire safety advice costs money. It can lead to redesign, delay, weak submissions, unnecessary work and unsafe assumptions staying in the project too long.
Good consultancy should do the opposite. It should give you clarity, help you prioritise, and reduce friction between legal duties, design intent and operational reality.
Common triggers for instruction
- uncertain means of escape arrangements
- questions over compartmentation or fire door strategy
- refurbishment works affecting fire precautions
- mixed use or residential design complexity
- unclear occupancy assumptions in event spaces
- pressure from Building Control, clients or insurers
Frequently asked questions
What is fire consultancy?
Fire consultancy is specialist advice on fire safety design, compliance, risk reduction and legal duties. It can apply to new build projects, refurbishments, changes of use and existing occupied buildings.
When should I appoint a fire consultant?
Bring one in early if the project involves design decisions, layout changes, residential fire strategy, refurbishment works, complex occupancy, venue capacity questions or uncertainty about compliance.
Do you only work in London?
We support London projects and London based clients, while also working more widely. If your building or project is in London, this page is the right place to start.
Can you help with both design work and existing buildings?
Yes. We advise on project stage fire safety matters and on fire safety issues in occupied premises.
What is the difference between BS 9991 and BS 9999?
BS 9991 is mainly used for residential buildings. BS 9999 is used more widely for non domestic buildings and some more complex situations. The correct route depends on the building, the use and the purpose of the advice.
Do you offer venue capacity calculations?
Yes. We assess safe occupancy limits using the building layout, exits, travel distances and relevant fire precautions so that venue operators can work from more realistic and defensible numbers.
Request fire consultancy in London
If you need fire safety consultancy for a London project, refurbishment or existing building, contact London Fire Consultants.
Telephone: 020 3026 5749
Office: London Fire Consultants Ltd, 3rd Floor Arena Offices, 282 Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 7NA