Fire Strategy and Fire Engineering

At J.S.O Fire Safety Consultants, we specialise in delivering professional fire strategy and fire engineering services across Sheffield, Yorkshire, and throughout the UK. Our work ensures that buildings are safe, compliant, and cost-effective, supporting architects, developers, contractors, and building owners at every stage of the design and construction process.

Fire strategy plans

A fire strategy plan is the foundation of fire safety in any building. It sets out how fire protection measures work together to safeguard occupants, maintain escape routes, and support firefighting operations. Our consultants produce clear, regulator-ready fire strategy plans for:

• New build projects

• Major refurbishments and extensions

• Change-of-use developments

• Legacy and complex buildings requiring updated compliance

By defining compartmentation, fire-resisting doors, escape route design, and active fire protection measures, our fire strategy plans ensure that compliance is achieved without unnecessary cost.

Fire engineering solutions

Where standard guidance such as Approved Document B is too restrictive or does not suit a project’s design intent, we provide performance-based fire engineering solutions in line with BS 7974. This approach allows more flexibility in design while maintaining safety and compliance.

Our fire engineering expertise includes:

• Performance-based design and modelling under BS 7974

• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to analyse smoke movement, evacuation times, and fire dynamics in complex buildings

• Smoke control and evacuation analysis for high-risk and large-scale projects

• Fire resistance calculations and structural fire engineering

• Justification of alternative design solutions for Building Control approval

By combining engineering analysis, including advanced CFD modelling, with practical consultancy, we help unlock design potential, avoid unnecessary works, and streamline regulatory approval.

Why choose J.S.O Fire Safety Consultants?

Our team are experienced fire engineers, not just assessors. We combine technical expertise with real-world construction knowledge to deliver solutions that are proportionate, cost-effective, and regulator-ready. By working closely with architects, design teams, and contractors, we provide advice that is easy to apply and tailored to the project’s needs.

We have supported schools, healthcare providers, housing associations, commercial developers, and local authorities, giving each client confidence that their building design is both compliant and efficient.

Get in touch

If you are planning a new project or require expert fire engineering input, contact J.S.O Fire Safety Consultants today. Our fire strategy and fire engineering services, including CFD modelling, provide the clarity and assurance needed to deliver safe, compliant buildings without unnecessary cost.