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Practical guides, explainers and answers to common questions, written to help you understand fire safety requirements before you need to make a decision.
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Fire risk assessments, fire strategies, DSEAR assessments and specialist fire safety consultancy for property professionals, businesses and building owners across the South and South East.
We give you clear advice, practical next steps and recommendations that are proportionate to the real risk, without unnecessary jargon.
Not sure which service you need? Tell us what is happening and we will help point you in the right direction.
Typical response
1 working day to review an enquiry
Professional cover
£5m+ professional indemnity insurance
Client confidence
5.0⭐ client review rating
On-site fire safety consultancy
Clear advice shaped around the building, the people using it and the risks that actually matter.
Professional memberships, registrations and industry credentials
OUR EXPERTISE
Whether you're responsible for an existing building, planning a development or dealing with a more complex fire safety issue, we'll help you understand what is required and what needs to happen next.
Existing buildings
Development projects
Specialist risk
A fire risk assessment for an occupied building is very different from a fire strategy for a new development, and DSEAR requires specialist consideration of dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres.
ESI brings these disciplines together so you can get the right level of support without being pushed towards work you do not need.
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Industrial and complex premises
01 / Existing buildings
Practical assessments for existing buildings that help you understand the real risks, your legal responsibilities and what action genuinely needs to be taken.
02 / Design & development
Clear, robust strategies for new buildings, refurbishments and more complex projects, giving your wider design team a sound basis to work from.
03 / Specialist risk
Specialist assessment of fire and explosion risks where dangerous substances, flammable liquids, gases, vapours or combustible dusts are present.
Ongoing or one-off specialist advice.
Independent review of an existing assessment.
Detailed inspection and documented condition records.
Identify gaps in passive fire protection.
Routine inspection, servicing and maintenance.
Supply, servicing and compliance support.
Inspection and servicing of emergency lighting.
Practical training for your people and premises.
Who we help
Different buildings, organisations and professional roles come with different fire safety challenges. We tailor our advice to what you're responsible for and what you're trying to achieve.
Professional & project teams
Technical fire safety support that works alongside the wider project, whether you're designing, refurbishing, acquiring or managing property.
Responsible persons
Practical help understanding your responsibilities, managing fire risk and keeping the properties you're responsible for compliant.
Sensitive buildings
Proportionate fire safety advice that recognises the practical and architectural constraints of older, listed and sensitive buildings.
Community organisations
Straightforward advice for organisations where budgets, responsibilities and patterns of building use can all add complexity.
Working across the South and South East of the UK.
Founder & Principal Consultant
Why ESI?
ESI: Fire Safety is a small, specialist consultancy led by Jamie Morgan and supported by experienced fire safety professionals.
We don't believe good fire safety advice should leave you more confused than when you started. We take the time to understand your building, how it is actually used and what you're trying to achieve before recommending a way forward.
Our aim is simple: explain the risks clearly, help you meet your responsibilities and keep recommendations proportionate to what is genuinely needed.
"No short cuts in safety, but no unnecessary work either."
NFRAR
Registered fire risk assessor.
Qualifications
Level 4 and Level 6 fire risk assessment qualifications.
IFSM
Professional membership and ongoing industry engagement.
What to expect
You do not need to know all the technical terminology, or even exactly which service you need, before contacting us. Start by telling us what is happening.
Step 01
Share a few details about the building, the issue and the timescale. If you are not sure which service applies, that is absolutely fine.
Step 02
We review the enquiry, ask anything else we need to know and recommend the most appropriate next step before any work begins.
Step 03
Whether the work involves an assessment, strategy, survey or consultancy, we explain the findings clearly and set out what needs attention next.
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Been contacted by the fire service, HSE or building control, or dealing with an urgent compliance or enforcement issue? Tell us what's happened and we'll help you understand the next step.
GUIDES & RESOURCES
Fire safety rules can be difficult to navigate when it isn't your day job. Our guides explain the important points in plain English and help you understand what may apply to your building or organisation.
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Common questions
Answers to common questions about fire risk assessments, fire strategies, DSEAR and specialist fire safety support.
In many cases, yes. If you are responsible for a non-domestic premises or the common parts of a residential building, you will often have legal duties under fire safety legislation. A fire risk assessment is usually one of the main ways those duties are evidenced and managed.
The exact requirement depends on the type of premises and how it is used, which is why a brief conversation can often help clarify the position quickly.
A fire risk assessment is generally focused on an existing building in use and on identifying fire hazards, the people who may be at risk and any improvements that should be considered.
A fire strategy is more concerned with how fire safety is designed into a building or project, for example during a new development, refurbishment, change of use or more complex alteration.
If you're unsure which one applies to your situation, speak to us and we'll help you work it out.
DSEAR is concerned specifically with risks from dangerous substances and potentially explosive atmospheres.
It may be relevant if your workplace stores or uses flammable liquids, gases, vapours or combustible dusts, or carries out processes where those materials could create a fire or explosion risk. If you're unsure whether DSEAR applies, tell us what substances and processes are involved and we can advise.
Yes. Historic buildings often need a more considered approach because fire safety requirements have to be balanced against the building's character, fabric and practical limitations.
ESI works with property professionals and building owners to find proportionate solutions rather than applying a standard approach without considering the building itself.
ESI works across the South and South East of the UK.
For many services we can also advise remotely at the early scoping stage, so if you're unsure whether we cover your location, send us the postcode and we'll confirm.
Send us a few basic details about the building or project and what you need help with. We'll review the information, come back to you if anything needs clarifying and then explain the proposed scope of work and next steps.
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