We can complete a fire risk appraisal of external walls (FRAEW) as specified by PAS 9980. To prevent unnecessary costs because of repeated work, we developed three tiers of FRAEW, depending on which assessments have already been undertaken.

FRAEW option 1
If you have already had an external wall survey/façade report undertaken by FR Consultants, and a fire engineer’s report, we can complete a follow-up inspection to assess the additional items required by PAS 9980 (such as windows) before combining all findings into a comprehensive report.

FRAEW option 2
If you have had an external wall survey/façade report undertaken by FR Consultants, but have not yet been subject to a fire engineer’s review, we will complete a follow-up inspection to assess the additional items required by PAS 9980 (such as windows) and a fire engineer’s review, before combining the findings into a comprehensive report.

FRAEW option 3
If you do not have a current, intrusive review of your building’s external walls, we can perform a full FRAEW, covering all elements specified in the PAS 9980, and issue a comprehensive report.

It is important to note that a FRAEW/PAS 9980 survey is required for the below regulations and processes.

  • The Fire Safety Act 2021: all multi-occupied buildings of any height in England and Wales must have a fire risk assessment, considering the external walls (and any attachments).
  • The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022: information about the design and materials of the external wall system and the level of risk imposed must be provided to the local fire and rescue service.
  • The Building Safety Act 2022: part of the golden thread of information.
  • EWS1 Assessment Certificate: we will produce an EWS1 from the survey report.
  • The Building Safety Fund: A PAS 9980 report is now compulsory upon applying to the new £4.5-billion fund. We expect it to be required in the mid-rise scheme.

 

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An innovative survey, providing an economic solution to an industry wide problem. We can undertake an inspection to identify the materials of the external wall in order to advise if a full Fire Risk Appraisal of the External Wall (FRAEW), as specified by PAS 9980, is required.

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– Sacha Marshall-Ocana, Grosvenor Waterside Resident’s Company Ltd

“We appointed FRC to undertake a number of FRAEW assessments on our buildings… we have been thoroughly impressed by the service they have offered. The team are attentive and very responsive, and the engineers are presentable, considerate and very knowledgeable.”

Grosvenor Waterside Resident’s Company Ltd

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Send us an initial enquiry with a brief summary of your requirements and one of our team will be in touch within 48 hours.

 


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