A Recognised Leader

Fire Engineering Design

Marker Group is a recognised leader in fire engineering, delivering both prescriptive and performance-based fire safety design solutions across a diverse range of public and private sector projects.

The practice has extensive expertise in applying Approved Document B (ADB), BS 9999, BS 9991, and alternative fire engineering approaches to ensure compliance with UK statutory fire safety requirements.

Marker Group specialises in developing innovative and practical fire safety strategies that meet regulatory standards while enhancing architectural flexibility. Through strong technical capability and practical experience, the team provides comprehensive fire engineering services spanning planning, feasibility, detailed design, and performance-based solutions across all building typologies.

Fire Engineering Services

Marker Group provides comprehensive fire engineering services across Gateways (GW) 1–3 and RIBA Stages 1–7.

Fire Statements & Planning

Planning Fire Safety Strategies (PFSS) (GW 1 & RIBA Stages 0–2)

Integrating fire safety advice early in the planning phase is critical to securing planning approval.

Marker Group prepares robust Fire Statements and Planning Fire Safety Strategies that embed fire safety principles into projects from the outset. This proactive approach ensures compliance with local authority and regulatory requirements, supporting a smooth and efficient planning process.

Within Greater London, advice can be tailored to align with London Plan policies D5 (Inclusive Design) and D12 (Fire Safety).

Detailed Fire Engineering Design

(GW 2 & RIBA Stages 1–4)

Marker Group prepares detailed fire engineering strategies and verification reports tailored to each project

Demonstrating compliance with Part B of the Building Regulations.

Throughout the design process, close collaboration with key stakeholders ensures that fire safety provisions influencing architecture, structure, and building services are fully coordinated and integrated.

Performance-Based / Specific Fire Engineering Solutions

(GW 2 & RIBA Stages 1–4)

Innovative, first-principles fire engineering solutions are developed using advanced computational modelling techniques.

  • Egress and evacuation modelling
  • Fire growth and development analysis
  • Computational fire and smoke modelling
  • Performance-based fire engineering assessments
  • Design calculations and quantitative risk analysis

These solutions provide robust justification for alternative approaches where prescriptive guidance may constrain design intent.

Design Coordination & Technical Review

(GW 2 & RIBA Stages 1–4)

Marker Group offers collaborative design review services to ensure that the fire engineering strategy is fully implemented within the detailed design and technical specifications prepared by the wider design team. This helps safeguard design intent and ensure consistent delivery across disciplines.

Interim Fire Safety Strategies

Interim fire engineering strategies can be developed to support partial occupation during demolition and construction phases, maintaining life safety while enabling programme continuity.

Independent Fire Design Review Services

(GW 2 & RIBA Stages 1–4)

Independent design review and peer assessment services are provided for asset owners, regulatory bodies, and Building Control Authorities.

This service offers an additional layer of technical scrutiny and assurance, particularly where specialist fire engineering expertise or independent verification is required.

Fire Safety & Risk Assessments

(RIBA Stage 7)

Comprehensive fire risk assessments of existing buildings are undertaken to identify hazards, evaluate compliance, and recommend practical mitigation measures

to ensure occupant safety and continued building operation.

In response to evolving risks associated with composite façade systems and cladding materials, tailored remediation strategies and holistic fire safety improvement plans can be developed.

  • Life safety
  • Property protection
  • Business continuity

All delivered in a pragmatic manner aligned with the building’s use and operational requirements.

Construction Observation & Passive Fire Design Services

For GW 3 and RIBA Stages 5–6, please refer to Marker Group’s Construction Observation & Passive Fire Design Services.

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