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Kiwa Fire Safety Compliance
Disputes relating to
fire safety can often
require the advice of
independent experts
such as the fire safety
engineers to reach
a satisfactory and
justifiable outcome.
Peer Reviews
Being recognised as a leading fire safety
consultancy with a respected and trusted
opinion; KFS are regularly approached to
review, comment and advise upon existing
design submissions and various engineering
scenarios and conclusions.
Our peer review service provides the likes
of Building Control Officers, Contractors,
Installers and anyone looking for a credible
second opinion, peace of mind and
confidence.
Due Diligence Reviews
Property acquisition and estate management
for both residential accommodation and
commercial properties must undergo
a process of due diligence to ensure
transparency at the time of any new purchase.
These Technical Due Diligence Reports, which
detail the physical condition of a property,
(such as the Fire Safety Assessments we
produce), are increasingly in demand, as
financial institutions, investors and owneroccupiers look ever more closely at the risks
of buying and selling property.
A peer review by our engineers can help to:
• Ensure you meet all the required legislation
and standards
• Ensure you minimise risk and achieve
maximum potential from your designs
• Ensure you maximise the cost benefits and
design efficiencies
An accurate and honest assessment of the
existing building’s fire safety standards is
therefore an essential element to these
proceedings and when done correctly can
save buyers time and avoid unexpected
redevelopment costs, incurred by having to
complete expensive mandatory upgrades.
KFS have extensive experience carrying out
due diligence reviews and surveys covering fire
safety on a wide range of private and public
buildings.
We are able to submit comprehensive and professional written assessments focusing on
areas such as fire engineering, smoke ventilation, fire system design and the surveys of fire
doors and walls.
Our written assessments will provide a detailed review of the site, give expert opinion on any
areas of concern that do not meet applicable fire safety standards and highlight issues which
require significant investment to make good.
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