Hi,
I've just become aware of situation where a fire risk assessment has been completed for a high rise block of flats. The client has then instructed a contractor to carry out the works recommended. A consultant for the contractor appointed is insisting that a retrospective fire strategy for the block must be produced before any works can be undertaken.
Why would this be needed for an existing block of flats? There are no fire engineered systems in the building and no staff. Surely if a good FRA has been carried out, which has not raised any doubts in relation to compartmentation, the suitability of the stay put strategy etc, then this can be used to work from?
I can not see any recommendation in the PBF fire safety guide setting out that a retrospective fire strategy should be developed prior to risk reduction measures being implemented.