Fire plans

Fire Escape Plans
Premises Information Box Plans
Fire Strategy Drawings
Floor Plans
Fire Escape Plans
Premises Information Box Plans
Fire Strategy Drawings
Floor Plans
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Your Trusted Experts in Fire Plan Surveys

Since 1997, Surveybase has been a trusted provider of Fire Plan Surveys. Offering nationwide coverage, we deliver precise and dependable 2D drawings and supporting reports, ensuring full confidence in fire safety planning and compliance with Fire Plan regulations.

What projects can benefit from a Fire Plan Survey?

Fire Plan Surveys are essential for a wide range of projects and property types where safety, compliance, and emergency preparedness are a priority. These include:

  • Residential Buildings Including high-rise apartments, HMOs, and social housing— particularly those over 18 metres requiring Premises Information Box (PIB) compliance.
  • Commercial Offices Supporting health and safety policies, fire evacuation planning, and compliance with the Fire Safety Order.
  • Healthcare Facilities Such as hospitals, clinics, and care homes, where clear escape routes and emergency procedures are critical.
  • Education Establishments Including schools, colleges, and universities, ensuring staff and student safety through clearly defined fire strategies.
  • Hospitality & Leisure Hotels, gyms, cinemas, and restaurants, where high public footfall demands well-structured fire escape planning.
  • Retail & Shopping Centres Ensuring safe navigation for customers and staff, and aiding fire response teams with accurate layouts.
  • Industrial & Warehousing Supporting fire risk assessments in complex environments with storage risks or hazardous materials.
  • Public Sector & Government Buildings Ensuring safe working environments and legal compliance across offices, courts, and community facilities.

What is a Fire Plan Survey?

A Fire Plan Survey is a detailed assessment and drawing service that maps the internal layout of a building to support fire safety and emergency planning. These surveys provide accurate 2D plans highlighting essential fire safety features such as escape routes, fire alarm call points, fire extinguishers, emergency exits, and assembly points. Fire Plan Surveys are vital for ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, helping building owners and responsible persons meet their legal obligations under regulations such as the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The deliverables typically include scaled 2D fire strategy drawings in PDF and DWG formats, suitable for use by fire wardens, facilities managers, and emergency responders. Optional fire safety reports can also be provided to support fire risk assessments and safety audits.

Premises Information Box (PIB) Fire Plans – High-Rise Buildings
In line with the UK Government’s fire safety regulations for high-rise residential buildings, it is now a legal requirement for all buildings over 18 metres in height (or 7 storeys) to provide up-to-date Premises Information Box (PIB) Fire Plans. These plans are intended for use by the Fire and Rescue Service to assist with operational response in the event of a fire or emergency. Our PIB Fire Plan service delivers clear, compliant plans tailored specifically for high-rise requirements. These include floor-by-floor layouts, key firefighting features (e.g. dry risers, firefighting lifts, hydrants), access and egress points, smoke control systems, and refuge areas. All plans are designed in accordance with National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) guidance and current legislative standards, ensuring you remain compliant and fully prepared.

Three-Tier Survey Options

We offer a practical, three tiered approach to Fire Plan Surveys, tailored to the accuracy of existing building records and the specific compliance needs of your project.

LEVEL ONE – FIRE PLAN CREATION USING EXISTING PLANS
Level 1 is suitable when accurate and up-to-date architectural plans of the building are already available. In this case, there is no need for a site survey. We will use the existing digital plans to generate all required fire safety deliverables.
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LEVEL ONE – FIRE PLAN CREATION USING EXISTING PLANS
Level 1 is suitable when accurate and up-to-date architectural plans of the building are already available. In this case, there is no need for a site survey. We will use the existing digital plans to generate all required fire safety deliverables.
LEVEL TWO – PARTIAL MEASURED FIRE PLAN SURVEY
Level 2 is suitable when accurate building plans are not available. In this case, we undertake a partial measured survey to capture the essential layout and fire safety features. Where floor plates are presumed identical, we replicate layouts to maintain efficiency and reduce survey time.
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LEVEL TWO – PARTIAL MEASURED FIRE PLAN SURVEY
Level 2 is suitable when accurate building plans are not available. In this case, we undertake a partial measured survey to capture the essential layout and fire safety features. Where floor plates are presumed identical, we replicate layouts to maintain efficiency and reduce survey time.
LEVEL THREE – FULL MEASURED FIRE PLAN SURVEY
Level 3 is the most comprehensive option, recommended when no accurate building plans exist or when a full architectural record is required alongside fire plan deliverables. This approach ensures complete confidence in both spatial accuracy and fire safety compliance.
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LEVEL THREE – FULL MEASURED FIRE PLAN SURVEY
Level 3 is the most comprehensive option, recommended when no accurate building plans exist or when a full architectural record is required alongside fire plan deliverables. This approach ensures complete confidence in both spatial accuracy and fire safety compliance.
Fire plans

Deliverables

Fire Escape Plans
Premises Information Box Plans
Fire Strategy Drawings
Floor Plans

Frequently asked questions

Fire plans should be reviewed and updated whenever there are changes to the building layout, fire safety features, or after a fire risk assessment recommends updates.

Fire Plan Surveys are important for a wide range of buildings, including offices, schools, hospitals, shops, warehouses, and residential blocks. In the UK, under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person for non-domestic premises is legally required to ensure a fire risk assessment is in place, which includes clear evacuation plans. This applies to most commercial and public buildings, and in some cases, shared areas of residential properties. A Fire Plan Survey helps ensure compliance and keeps occupants safe.

The cost of a Fire Plan Survey depends on factors such as the size, layout, and complexity of your building. Larger or multi-storey sites, or those with intricate layouts, may require more detailed assessments and plans. A professional survey ensures your fire evacuation routes are accurate, compliant, and tailored to your premises. Get in touch with us today to discuss your requirements and receive a personalised quote.

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