Shoreditch's building stock presents particular fire safety challenges. Converted warehouses may have fire protection measures that fall short of current standards, modern developments may feature cladding systems requiring assessment, and mixed-use buildings create complex fire safety interfaces between commercial and residential occupancies.
Our fire safety team provides PAS 9980 external wall appraisals, compartmentation advice and broader fire safety consultancy across Shoreditch. We understand the specific challenges of the area's converted industrial buildings and help building owners achieve compliance proportionately.
Fire safety assessment of converted warehouses and factories, reviewing the adequacy of fire protection measures introduced during conversion against current regulatory requirements.
Risk-based assessment of external wall systems on Shoreditch's residential and mixed-use buildings, following the PAS 9980 framework.
Development of fire strategies for mixed-use buildings with commercial ground floors and residential upper floors, addressing the distinct risks of each occupancy.
Guidance for building owners on their obligations under the Building Safety Act 2022 for higher-risk residential buildings in Shoreditch.
External wall fire review certificates for mortgage and sale purposes.
ViewFire compartmentation surveys for multi-occupancy buildings.
ViewComprehensive building condition surveys for properties.
ViewConverted warehouses with inadequate compartmentation, modern buildings with cladding systems requiring assessment, mixed-use buildings with complex fire interfaces, and commercial premises with high fire loads from storage or restaurant use.
Many conversions predate current fire safety standards and may have deficiencies in compartmentation, means of escape, fire detection and external wall fire performance. Assessment establishes the gap between current provision and required standards.
A Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls under PAS 9980 provides a proportionate, risk-based assessment of external wall fire safety, avoiding unnecessary remediation where actual risk is low.
Different occupancy types create different fire risks. Commercial uses may have higher fire loads, different operating hours and distinct escape requirements that must be managed alongside residential safety provisions.