Q: What is an ESW1 Report?
An EWS1 is a survey of the external wall carried out by a suitably qualified structural engineer to ensure it has the required materials and structure to prevent fire spread.
Q: What are Compartmentation Drawings
Compartmentation drawings are occasionally held within a Fire Strategy but usually only at the design stage. Compartmentation drawings will identify what level of fire resistance is throughout the building and […]
Q: What are Fire Access Plans?
Fire Access Plans are a requirement of the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and are to be supplied to the local fire service electronically and held on site within a […]
Q: What is the difference between a ‘relevant building’ and a higher-risk building under the Building Safety Act?
A relevant building is used to describe a building that may fall under the ‘leaseholder protection’ section of the Act and is 11m or 5 storeys with at least 2 residential units. […]