Evacuation strategy
Whether the chosen strategy, often progressive horizontal evacuation, suits the building and residents.
Care & Supported Living
Where evacuation needs the most thought
In care settings many residents cannot leave a building on their own, and some cannot be woken easily. That makes the evacuation strategy, the staffing at night and the condition of compartment walls and fire doors especially important.
We assess care and supported living premises under the Fire Safety Order, with the government guide for residential care premises in mind, and look closely at how the evacuation plan would actually work with the staff you have on shift.
How we help
What we pay particular attention to
Night-time staffing
Whether the staff on duty at night could carry out the plan.
PEEPs
Personal emergency evacuation plans for residents who need help.
Compartmentation and doors
Whether walls, ceilings and fire doors would protect residents while they wait to be moved.
Higher-risk activities
Medical oxygen, emollient creams, smoking and charging mobility scooters.
Records and training
Fire drills, staff training and the testing of alarms and emergency lighting.
Care & Supported Living
What you will get from the assessment
The report is written for the people who run the service, not just for the file.
- A clear view of whether your evacuation plan would work
- Actions prioritised by the risk to residents
- Recommendations you can share with your fire safety lead and owner
- A recommended review date
Services
All services Services for this sector
Fire Risk Assessments
Type 1 to Type 4 fire risk assessments under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, following BS 9792:2025 (housing) or PAS 79-1:2020 (other premises), with a prioritised action plan you can work through.
Find out moreFire Door Surveys
Detailed condition surveys of flat entrance and communal fire doors by an FDIS Diploma-qualified inspector, with photos and recommendations to repair, adjust or replace.
Find out moreFire Safety Consultancy
Advice on evacuation strategies and PEEPs, enforcement notices and fire authority letters, fire safety policies and log books, and refurbishment or change-of-use projects.
Find out moreRemedial Action Planning
Consolidating and prioritising fire safety actions into a clear programme of works for contractors and managing agents.
Find out moreDo you check our fire drills and evacuation plan?
Yes. We review your evacuation strategy, drill records and staffing, and say whether the plan is realistic for your residents and building.
Can you write PEEPs for our residents?
Yes. Our fire safety consultancy service includes preparing and reviewing personal emergency evacuation plans.
Our supported living service is in ordinary flats. Which rules apply?
It depends on the building. The common parts usually fall under the Fire Safety Order, and we will explain how the duties apply to your setup.
Need an assessment or fire door inspection?
Tell us about your premises, location and the work you need.