Total Fire Solution
Total Fire Solution, a leading fire safety consultancy based in London, offers comprehensive advice on a wide array of fire safety regulations. We help our clients fulfill their legal obligations and achieve compliance, thereby ensuring life safety, property protection, and business continuity.
We serve a diverse clientele, including commercial buildings and residential properties. Our unwavering commitment to fire safety, adherence to fire regulations, and proactive approach in educating clients about fire safety, positions us as a trusted name in the industry.
As registered members of the Institute of Fire Engineers and the Institute of Fire Safety Managers, we uphold high standards of practice. We're also listed on the IFSM Competent Fire Risk Assessors register, further affirming our credibility and competence in the field of fire safety.
“We make fire safety our number one priority”
Kevin
Director - Total Fire Solution London Limited
At Total Fire Solutions we offer a wide range of services, including:
Type 1-4 Fire Risk Assessments
Total Fire Solutions conducts Type 1-4 Fire Risk Assessments to ensure the safety and compliance of buildings. These assessments vary in scope and detail:
Type 1: A non-invasive assessment of the common areas of a building.
Type 2: Similar to Type 1 but includes a sample of the flats, focusing on the internal fire safety measures within individual units.
Type 3: An in-depth assessment of the common areas and a more detailed inspection of a sample of flats, including the internal fire safety measures.
Type 4: The most comprehensive assessment, involving an intrusive inspection of both common areas and a sample of flats, which may include opening up construction to examine hidden elements.
These assessments help identify fire risks and ensure that appropriate safety measures are in place to protect occupants and property.
Fire Door Surveys, assisting building managers in preparing a fire door register and QR coding of the fire doors:
Total Fire Solutions conducts comprehensive Fire Door Surveys to ensure that all fire doors within a building meet safety standards and regulations. They assist building managers in preparing a detailed fire door register, which catalogues all fire doors within the premises. This register includes information about the location, condition, and compliance status of each fire door.
Total Fire Solutions uses QR coding technology to tag each fire door. This allows for easy identification and tracking of the doors during inspections and maintenance. By scanning the QR code, building managers and inspectors can quickly access the fire door's history, maintenance records, and compliance status, ensuring that all doors are properly maintained and meet safety standards.
Fire Stopping and Compartmentation Surveys:
Total Fire Solutions conducts Fire Stopping and Compartmentation Surveys to ensure that buildings are properly compartmentalised to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. These surveys involve a detailed inspection of the building's fire barriers, walls, floors, and ceilings to identify any breaches or weaknesses. The team assesses the effectiveness of fire stopping materials and installations, ensuring that they comply with relevant fire safety regulations and standards. By identifying and addressing issues with compartmentation, Total Fire Solutions helps to enhance the overall fire safety of a building, protecting both occupants and property.
Evacuation Planning:
Total Fire Solutions develops comprehensive evacuation plans to ensure the safety of building occupants in the event of a fire. This includes creating detailed evacuation routes, designating assembly points, and providing clear instructions on how to evacuate the building efficiently and safely. They also conduct evacuation drills and training sessions to familiarise occupants with the procedures and ensure preparedness. By assessing the unique layout and needs of each building, Total Fire Solutions creates tailored evacuation plans that comply with fire safety regulations and enhance overall safety.
Fire Signage Installations and Guidance:
Total Fire Solutions conducts Fire Signage Installations and provides guidance to ensure that all fire safety signs within a building are correctly placed and comply with relevant regulations. This includes installing signs that indicate emergency exits, fire alarm points, fire extinguishers, and evacuation routes. They also offer guidance on the appropriate placement and maintenance of these signs to ensure they remain visible and effective in directing occupants during an emergency. By adhering to safety standards, Total Fire Solutions helps to enhance the overall fire safety and preparedness of a building.
Project Design through the RIBA stages:
Total Fire Solutions provides project design services through the RIBA stages, which are a set of work stages defined by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to guide the process of designing and constructing buildings. These stages ensure a structured approach to project planning, development, and execution. Total Fire Solutions leverages these stages to integrate comprehensive fire safety measures into the design of buildings, ensuring compliance with fire regulations and enhancing overall safety. Their expertise includes developing detailed fire strategies, specifying fire protection systems, and coordinating with architects and engineers to incorporate fire safety elements seamlessly into the project design.
Fire Strategy Review
(Golden Thread)
Total Fire Solutions conducts Fire Strategy Reviews as part of their comprehensive fire safety services. The "Golden Thread" refers to the continuity and maintenance of fire safety information throughout the lifecycle of a building. This involves ensuring that all fire safety measures and strategies are properly documented, communicated, and updated as necessary. The review includes a detailed examination of the building's fire safety design, management procedures, and evacuation plans to ensure they are effective and compliant with current fire safety regulations. By maintaining this "Golden Thread," Total Fire Solutions helps to ensure that fire safety is integrated into every aspect of a building's operation and management, providing ongoing protection for occupants and property.
Building Safety Case:
Following the Building Safety Act 2022, Total Fire Solutions aims to assist our clients with higher-risk buildings in completing and submitting their building safety case reports. With our expert experience and competitive pricing, we offer the best possible service to you. Our team spends time at your property, guiding you through the process with the added benefit of conducting any additional surveys or information gathering that may be required.
What is a building Safety Case?
A Building Safety Case, as expertly prepared by Total Fire Solutions, is a comprehensive document that summarises all relevant building information. It delves deeply into the structure, life safety systems, and fire safety systems in place within the building. The document also outlines the management systems and their implementation.
Total Fire Solutions ensures that the Building Safety Case identifies the building's safety risks and explains how these risks are being managed. These risks encompass areas such as fire spread or structural failure in high-rise residential buildings. With their extensive experience in fire safety, Total Fire Solutions provides a thorough and professional approach to creating Building Safety Cases that meet UK regulations and standards.
Fire strategy design:
For both new and existing buildings, we offer a comprehensive fire strategy design service. A fire strategy is a complex document tailored specifically to each building. It thoroughly reviews all aspects of the building's active and passive fire safety features, including construction, compartmentation, means of escape, and other fire safety measures. The strategy also examines the management of the building to ensure it is fit for purpose and compliant with UK fire safety regulations.
About the Company
Total Fire Solutions, formed in early 2024, is a team of highly qualified specialists in the field of fire safety. The company provides nationwide services to meet client demands. From witnessing a variety of fire-related incidents to understanding how fire safety rules can be manipulated and buildings behave during fires, Total Fire Solutions uses these insights to enhance fire safety. A significant fire incident in June 2017 prompted the team to delve deeper into fire safety, fire science, and the dynamics of fire, with a focus on fire engineering.
About the Director
Kevin, the Director of Total Fire Solutions, served 13 years with the London Fire Brigade, leaving as a senior officer. He has a deep understanding of building construction and both active and passive fire systems. The ever-evolving fire legislation has helped Kevin shape the company into what it is today. He is passionate about enhancing fire safety standards in the built environment and is committed to delivering high-quality services and providing solutions to issues as they arise. Kevin is a member of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers and a Tier 2 competent fire risk assessor. He is also qualified to carry out detailed fire door surveys and fire stopping and compartmentation surveys.