Fire Safety Management Plans

Practical plans that make fire safety clear, actionable and compliant

A Fire Safety Management Plan sets out how your organisation manages fire safety day to day. We design plans that define responsibilities, embed procedures and keep people informed, so anyone on your premises understands how fire safety is managed and what to do if there’s a fire. Delivered by the Fire Risk Management team at Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance.

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What is a Fire Safety Management Plan

Clear Roles, Procedures and Controls for Building Fire Safety

A Fire Safety Management Plan (FSMP) documents how you will implement, control and continually review fire safety across your estate. It complements your Fire Risk Assessment by translating risk findings into day‑to‑day procedures.

Typical components we include:

  • Policy statement and scope
  • Roles, responsibilities and competence requirements
  • Alarm, detection and evacuation arrangements, including PEEPs
  • Inspection and maintenance schedules for fire safety precautions
  • Control of contractors and hot‑work permits
  • Incident management procedures
  • Training, drills and competence records
  • Document management and audit programme
  • Continuous improvement cycle with KPIs and review triggers 

Regulatory context: The plan supports duties under the Fire Safety Order and complements sector guidance and relevant standards such as PAS 79‑1, BS 9999, and for residential settings BS 9991 and BS 9792.

Scope of Service

Comprehensive Support and Clear Deliverables

We can help with:

  • Plan creation or refresh – full FSMP design or uplift mapped to your FRA findings and building strategy.
  • Roles & responsibilities – defining accountable persons, duty holders and escalation pathways.
  • Procedures & checklists – alarm response, evacuation, impairment management, isolations and permit‑to‑
  • Incident management – helping you to plan what to do if a fire should occur, including plans that consider vulnerable people and people with reduced mobility.
  • Training & drills – content and cadence, including fire warden programmes and induction.
  • Monitoring & review – audit schedule, KPIs and management reviews to maintain effectiveness.
  • Integration with other policies – construction phase considerations, Regulation 38 handover materials and change control.

You receive:

  • A tailored FSMP with annexes and forms
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Why Choose Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance

Fire Safety Management Plans for all building types across the built environment

Fire Risk Management specialists:

We create clear, proportionate management plans that align with your FRA, estate operations and budget.

Holistic approach:

Our consultancy spans risk assessments, audits, emergency planning and inspections, which means your plan is practical, joined‑up and ready to implement.

Proven experience:

Experienced assessors across sectors and building types

Trusted Assessments:

Impartial, evidence-based assessments

Concise Reporting:

Clear, actionable reporting with prioritised and pragmatic recommendations

Our Inspection Process

How We Conduct Fire Safety Management Plans

    Scope:

    Objectives, risk profile, occupancy, operations

    Evidence review:

    FRA, systems records, drawings, previous incidents

    Drafting:

    Policy, procedures, responsibilities and schedules

    Walkthrough:

    Stress‑testing with your duty holders and teams

    Final plan & mobilisation:

    Training brief, drills calendar and monitoring pack

    Periodic review:

    Update cycle aligned to changes and FRA reviews

Business Benefits

Why Fire Safety Management Plans Matter

Compliance confidence:

Clear evidence of arrangements, training and monitoring to support enforcement dialogues.

Safer operations:

Staff know what to do, when and how.

Efficiency:

Fewer gaps between FRA findings and day‑to‑day control.

Continuity:

Robust response and recovery reduce disruption
Who We Work With

Supporting Duty Holders Across the Built Environment

• Building owners and facilities managers

• Developers and principal contractors

• Housing providers and local authorities

• NHS Trusts, universities and independent schools

• Asset managers and managing agents

Standards & Regulations We Work To

Fire Safety Frameworks and Guidance

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Fire Safety Act 2021

Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

Guidance for relevant premises and duties

PAS 79‑1

Methodology for non‑housing fire risk assessments

BS 9792:2025

For housing FRAs, where applicable

BS 9999:2017

For design, management and use of buildings

BS 9991:2024

For residential buildings

PAS 9980:2022

For external wall risk appraisals, where your plan references façade risks

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How is an FSMP different from a Fire Risk Assessment?

A: An FRA identifies hazards and evaluates risk. An FSMP explains how the organisation manages those risks day to day, including roles, procedures, training and reviews. Both are needed for robust compliance. 

Q: How often should we review the plan?

A: Review on a set cadence and whenever significant change occurs, for example layout changes, occupancy shifts or new systems. Align the review with your FRA schedule.

Q: Does the plan need to cover external wall risks?

A: If your FRA highlights façade risk, your plan should reference controls and follow PAS 9980‑driven actions as required

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It is always better to prevent a fire than react to one – this simple mantra is the cornerstone of successful fire safety management. But sometimes fires do occur, and it can be a devastating prospect, but with the expertise of the Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance professionals you're in safe hands.

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