Fire Safety Peer Review Services from Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance

Independent technical reviews that validate existing fire safety strategies, designs and engineering decisions.

When fire safety decisions carry risk, cost, or complexity, Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance offers trusted peer review services. Our engineers provide impartial, expert evaluation of fire safety submissions - helping you meet regulations, reduce liability and gain confidence in your design outcomes.

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A expert Peer Review is the process of independently assessing fire safety designs, strategies, or engineering reports to ensure they meet regulatory standards, technical best practice, and project-specific requirements. It provides a credible second opinion that supports compliance, risk reduction, and design optimisation.

Experienced

Over 30 years of fire safety engineering experience

Independent

Independent consultancy with no commercial bias

Respected

Respected by Building Control, contractors, and insurers

Clear and Concise

Clear, actionable feedback on fire safety submissions

Gateway Applications

Supports Gateway applications and Building Safety Act compliance

Design Confidence

Enhances confidence in complex or innovative designs

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Design Review:

Evaluate fire safety strategies and engineering submissions

Compliance Check:

Assess alignment with Building Regulations, BS 7974, PAS 9980

Technical Commentary:

Provide expert feedback on fire spread, system design, and risk mitigation

Due Diligence:

Support property acquisition and estate management

Written Reports:

Deliver clear, impartial assessments for use in approvals or legal contexts

Collaborative Support:

Work with design teams to refine and optimise fire safety solutions

Compliance:

Ensure submissions meet all required standards

Risk Reduction:

Identify gaps and mitigate liability

Efficiency:

Avoid over-specification and costly remediation

Confidence:

Gain assurance in complex or innovative designs

Reputation:

Demonstrate commitment to best practice and safety

Who We Work With

Supporting Professionals Across the Built Environment

• Developers and contractors

• Architects and design teams

• Housing associations and estate managers

• Legal teams and insurers

• Fire safety consultants and risk managers

Building Regulations (ADB)

BS 7974: Fire Safety Engineering Principles

PAS 9980: External Wall Risk Appraisals

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Project-specific specifications and performance criteria

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Performance-Based Design

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Preserving the past, protecting the future

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Q: What types of submissions can you review?

A: We review fire strategies, engineering reports, CFD models, structural fire assessments, and more.

Q: Can peer reviews support Gateway applications?

A: Yes. Our reviews help ensure submissions meet Building Safety Regulator expectations.

Q: Are your reviews accepted by Building Control?

A: Yes. Our impartial assessments are respected by regulators and approval bodies.

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