Technical insight

Fire strategy and MEP design responsibilities

Where strategy ownership ends and MEP coordination responsibilities begin in multidisciplinary projects.

The fire strategy leads

The appointed fire consultant owns the strategy. MEP design then follows it through clearly controlled system interfaces.

Own each interface

Fire alarm, sprinklers, smoke control, lifts and BMS depend on explicit ownership. Confirm ownership at each design freeze.

Keep performance consistent

Every design decision should remain traceable to a stable strategy and be validated at each design update.

General technical guidance for England. Requirements, assessment routes and responsibilities must be confirmed for the specific building, location and commission.