Fire safety for historic buildings

Modern fire safety regulations can present a significant challenge for owners and custodians of historic or listed buildings. Poor advice in this area can incur high costs and lead to disastrous consequences.

Oculus provides expert advice on Fire Safety for historic and listed buildings. We have a proven track record and can help with the development of fire strategies as well as carrying out risk assessments. Peter Norris in particular has extensive experience in dealing with the conflicts that arise between regulations and conservation and has published several books on the subject. He also lectures on Fire Safety and the Building Regulations at the University of Bath to graduates on the architectural degree course, to post-graduates studying the MSc Course, Conservation of Historic Buildings, the RIBA Part III course and at seminars.

Oculus provides:

• input for Justification Documentation for Listed Building application
• recommendations on new technologies and approaches that respect the historic fabric
• input with Conservation Management Plans relating to fire safety and Building Regulations
• help resolving fire safety problems between BCBs and Fire Authorities
• help resolving Building Regulation related problems or fabric issues

Our fire risk assessments are compliant with the Housing Act 1985, The Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1982, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (2005).

Call the experts in fire safety for historic buildings on 01225 480 154