Service Policy

Fire safety regulation is founded on the principle that people should be kept safe in case of fire. We regulate to help secure this safety and aim to provide a high-quality service to those seeking our advice on planning applications and consultation under The Building Act 1984.

Consultation will include:

adequate means of access for the Authority to the building or buildings as extended and;
that the building and extension will not render inadequate, existing means of access for the Authority to a neighbouring building
structural fire precautions, and relevant firefighting facilities
the provision of means of escape from buildings in case of fire, or;
the provision of means for securing that such means of escape can be safely and effectively used at all material times, including its use by firefighters when carrying out their statutory function under the Fire and Rescue Services Act 2004.

We will encourage and promote fire safety while minimising the associated costs of providing safety from fire. We believe that by fostering good relationships with our partners in planning departments and by working with them, we can improve public safety, business resilience, and can remove any unnecessary burdens of complying with fire safety law.