Fire Safety Guardian - Post‑Contract Assurance That Protects People and Places

Fire Safety Guardian is KFS’s post‑contract fire safety assurance model. Acting on your behalf, our fire engineers monitor and advise on design intent, review product datasheets for suitability, and inspect installations on site to verify workmanship against the fire strategy and test evidence. We challenge non‑compliance at handover with documented findings, ensuring the asset meets its fire safety objectives.

The Fire Safety Guardian is KFS’s post‑contract fire safety assurance model, designed to protect your project from costly compliance failures and unsafe handovers. Acting on your behalf, our fire engineers provide independent oversight during the critical construction phase.

• Monitor and advise on design intent to ensure fire safety principles are maintained throughout delivery.
• Review product datasheets and evidence to assess suitability.
• Inspect installations on site, reviewing workmanship against the fire strategy and approved specifications.
• Challenge non‑compliance at handover, issuing documented findings and supporting remediation where required.

This proactive approach ensures your asset meets its fire safety objectives before occupation, reducing risk and safeguarding residents.

Many large fire engineering consultancies focus on strategies, peer reviews, and post‑occupancy support. While these services are valuable, they often leave a critical gap during construction  - the point where design intent can be compromised by poor workmanship or unsuitable products.

KFS’s Fire Safety Guardian closes that gap. We deliver hands‑on, site‑phase assurance that actively challenges defects before handover, rather than after residents move in. This makes our service particularly valuable for:

• Housing projects and complex refurbishments, where fire safety risks are heightened.
• High‑rise residential buildings, subject to stringent Building Safety Act requirements.

Recent framework awards and industry trends highlight growing demand for passive and active fire safety compliance and remediation across social housing. This reinforces the need for independent oversight during construction, not just at design or post‑occupancy stages.

By appointing KFS as your Fire Safety Guardian, you gain a trusted partner who ensures your building is safe, compliant, and ready for occupation - first time, every time.