A Safe Way Out for Everyone
Clear plans that work on the day
An evacuation plan turns your building's fire strategy into clear, practical steps: how people are warned, which routes they use, who does what, and where they go. It has to reflect how the building is really used, and it has to work for everyone in it.
Some people will need help to leave a building in an emergency. A personal emergency evacuation plan (PEEP) sets out the support a specific person needs, and a general emergency evacuation plan covers visitors or members of the public whose needs you cannot know in advance.
For high-rise and many medium-rise residential buildings in England, the Fire Safety (Residential Evacuation Plans) (England) Regulations 2025 now set specific duties, which came into force in April 2026. We help responsible persons meet them in a way that is proportionate and respectful to residents.
What We Provide
Building evacuation plans
A clear plan for the whole building, aligned with its fire strategy and evacuation strategy, ready to share with staff and the fire and rescue service.
Workplace PEEPs
Personal plans for staff who may need help to evacuate, developed with the individual and their managers.
Residential evacuation plans
Support with identifying residents who may need help, person-centred fire risk assessments and agreed evacuation arrangements.
General evacuation plans
Arrangements for visitors and members of the public, such as in hotels, venues and shops.
Evacuation strategy review
A check that your stay put, simultaneous or phased strategy is still appropriate for the building as it is today.
Drills and training
Advice on running and recording fire drills, and briefings for the staff who have roles in an evacuation.
Residential Evacuation Plan Duties
The 2025 Regulations apply to residential buildings in England that are at least 18 metres or seven storeys high, and to buildings over 11 metres with a simultaneous evacuation strategy. In these buildings the responsible person must:
- Make reasonable efforts to identify residents who may need help to evacuate
- Offer, and carry out if requested, a person-centred fire risk assessment
- Put in place reasonable and proportionate measures
- Agree and record an emergency evacuation statement with the resident
- With consent, share limited information with the fire and rescue service
- Review the arrangements at least every twelve months
Done With Care
Talking to people about how they would leave their home in a fire needs sensitivity. We keep the process respectful, only record what is genuinely needed, and handle personal information securely.
Our ISO 27001 certified information security management system means personal information collected during these assessments is protected properly.
How It Works
Book with us
We agree the scope with you first, so the method matches your building, its risk profile and your legal duties.
Site visit
A qualified consultant inspects the premises and reviews your fire safety records and management arrangements.
Quality control
Every report is peer reviewed by a second senior consultant, who checks the findings against the relevant standards.
Delivery
You receive a clear, prioritised report with practical actions, and we stay available to answer questions afterwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PEEP?
A personal emergency evacuation plan is a written plan for a specific person who may need help to leave a building in an emergency. It sets out what help they need, who will give it, and how they will get to a place of safety.
Does my residential building fall under the 2025 Regulations?
The Regulations apply in England to residential buildings at least 18 metres or seven storeys high, and to buildings over 11 metres that have a simultaneous evacuation strategy. If you are not sure, we can review your building and confirm what applies.
Do we need an evacuation plan if our building operates stay put?
Yes. Every building needs clear arrangements for what happens in a fire, including what residents or occupants should do and how the fire and rescue service will be supported. The detail will depend on the building and its evacuation strategy.
Need help with evacuation planning?
From a single PEEP to a full residential programme, we can help.
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Talk to Us About Evacuation Plans
Tell us a little about your building and what you need. A consultant will come back to you with a clear scope and quote.