Technical Briefing Note – Fire Strategies

Why is a Fire Strategy Important?

A fire strategy sets out how a building is intended to protect occupants in the event of fire. It describes the evacuation approach, the fire safety measures that support it, and the management arrangements needed to ensure the building remains safe throughout its lifecycle.

While fire strategies are widely used across the UK, there is no single legal definition of a fire strategy. However, fire safety legislation and building regulations clearly require sufficient fire safety information to be provided to those responsible for managing buildings.