Your building has 847 fire safety
data points.
We audit every one.
We read buildings the way surgeons read scans — mapping escape routes, testing suppression systems, and translating code violations into plain-language action plans before the inspector arrives.
across commercial, education & residential
deficiencies remediated since 2018
consecutive years, zero fire incidents post-audit
The compliance picture,
by the numbers.
Blocked exits, locked fire doors, broken emergency lighting — the #1 audit failure category in UK 2024/25.
Failed alarm tests, unserviced extinguishers, fire doors that don't self-close.
Third most common failure. Many premises have outdated assessments written before occupancy changes.
Our clients average 23 days from audit to full compliance sign-off — industry benchmark is 68 days.
The lowest pass rate in 14 years. Down from 69% in 2016/17. FireGuard clients achieve 94% first-time pass.
Only 2% of UK premises requiring audit receive one each year. Proactive auditing is the only reliable defence.
Schools average 11.4 deficiencies per audit. Emergency lighting and fire door maintenance are the top two failures.
Warehouses and industrial premises carry the highest deficiency load — sprinkler coverage and compartmentation gaps.
A 46% rise since 2016/17. Enforcement notices can trigger closure. FireGuard prevents them.
Every number has
a building behind it.
Hover each card to see the real outcome. Number, then proof — the rhythm of expertise made visible.
How long does it take a school to go from failed audit to compliance sign-off?
Three blocked fire exits, two non-functioning emergency luminaires, and an FRA last updated in 2019. Our audit delivered a prioritised action plan on day one.
Passed reinspection on day 11. No closure threat. Governors briefed same afternoon.
92 out of every 100 audited buildings in Humberside failed in 2024/25.
A 48,000 sq ft warehouse — suppression system last serviced 4 years prior, compartmentation breached by cable runs, no current FRA.
Avoided prohibition notice. Compliance achieved in 19 days. Insurance premium reduced 14%.
From 2,044 notices in 2016/17 to 2,990 in 2024/25. Regulators are tightening.
Residential above commercial. Enforcement notice issued after a routine inspection. Client had no FRA for the common areas.
Notice withdrawn within 28 days. Common area FRA completed, fire doors upgraded. Tenants retained.
Our clients pass first-time inspection at 94% — against a national average of 57%.
Pre-audit preparation identified 9 deficiencies ahead of the scheduled inspection. All resolved in 6 days during the half-term break.
Inspection passed first time. Business manager slept through the night before for the first time in three months.
A prohibition notice can close a building within 24 hours. We prevent them.
Pre-purchase audit for a private equity client revealed 23 deficiencies across 4 units — including a suppression system with no current test certificate.
Vendor corrected deficiencies before exchange. Client avoided £340K in post-acquisition remediation costs.
8,471 FRA breaches recorded in UK 2024/25 alone. Most are simply outdated.
FRA written in 2017, pre-fit-out. Occupancy had doubled. New mezzanine installed without fire engineer sign-off.
Updated FRA delivered in 5 working days. Mezzanine compartmentation specified and costed. No enforcement action.
Three services.
One outcome: compliance.
Each engagement is scoped to your specific building type, occupancy, and regulatory timeline.
Full Building Audit
Every data point. No assumptions.
We examine the physical structure, materials, compartmentation, and all active systems in a single coordinated visit. Our report maps 847 fire safety data points against current BS 9999 and Regulatory Reform Order requirements.
- Fire detection & alarm system testing
- Emergency lighting and exit signage
- Suppression system integrity checks
- Compartmentation and fire door inspection
- Evacuation route mapping and egress modelling
Compliance Action Plan
Plain language. Prioritised by risk.
Every deficiency is translated from code reference into a plain-language action item with a risk priority (Critical / High / Advisory), a cost estimate, and a recommended contractor specification. No legal jargon. No ambiguity about what needs doing first.
- Risk-tiered deficiency register (Critical to Advisory)
- Plain-language remediation instructions
- Contractor specification templates included
- Regulatory reference mapped to every finding
- Reinspection scheduling and sign-off pathway
Pre-Inspection Preparation
Pass first time. Every time.
For clients facing a scheduled inspection or certificate of occupancy deadline, we run a pre-inspection audit 4–6 weeks prior. Every deficiency is resolved before the regulator arrives. Our clients achieve a 94% first-time pass rate against the 57% national average.
- Pre-inspection audit 4–6 weeks before scheduled visit
- Fast-track remediation support and contractor coordination
- Drill assessment and evacuation procedure review
- Responsible Person briefing and documentation audit
- Same-day report with prioritised action list
Know where you stand
before the inspector does.
The UK's pass rate is at a 14-year low. 42% of audited buildings fail. The checklist below is the same framework our auditors use on day one.
Compliance Checklist
47-point audit framework covering emergency routes, suppression systems, FRA currency, and maintenance schedules. The same checklist our auditors carry on day one.
- 47 audit checkpoints across 6 categories
- Risk priority ratings (Critical / High / Advisory)
- Regulatory reference for each checkpoint
- Suitable for office, education, industrial, and residential
15-Minute Risk Call
Already know you have a compliance gap — or an inspection in the next 90 days? Book directly with a senior auditor. No sales team. No script. Fifteen minutes to map your exposure and agree next steps.
No obligation. Ungated. Direct with a senior auditor.