Fire Risk Assessments, Compartmentation Surveys & Fire Strategy Reports

Foundational fire-safety insight. Delivered with clarity.

DALA Fire & Risk is the specialist fire-safety consultancy within The DALA Group, providing the assessments and strategic guidance that underpin safe, compliant, and well-managed buildings.

We focus on understanding how a building performs in the event of fire – identifying internal risk, assessing compartmentation and fire precautions, and translating complex requirements into clear, evidence-led insight that responsible persons can act on with confidence.

Our work forms the foundation of effective compliance and informed decision-making, supporting building owners and managers to plan works, meet legal obligations, and maintain long-term fire safety.

Fire & Risk Services

We deliver clear, professional Fire Risk Assessments that provide a reliable picture of building fire risk and practical direction for compliance, safety management, and improvement planning.

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Compartmentation Surveys

We assess the integrity of fire compartments and fire-stopping to confirm how effectively a building prevents the spread of fire and smoke, providing clear, evidence-led insight to support compliance and remediation planning.

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Fire Strategy Reports

Professionally developed fire strategies that set out a clear, compliant approach to life safety, supporting design, construction, and long-term building management.

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Fire & Risk Services

Fire Risk Assessments (FRA 1–4)

Purpose of Fire Risk Assessments

DALA Fire & Risk delivers robust, evidence-led Fire Risk Assessments that give responsible persons a clear, accurate understanding of how their building performs in the event of fire.

Our assessments go beyond basic compliance. We examine fire hazards, means of escape, compartmentation and fire-stopping integrity, detection and warning systems, and overall risk to occupants – translating technical findings into clear, prioritised guidance that supports confident decision-making and effective safety management.

FRA Types Explained — What Makes Each Level Different?

Understand the different types of Fire Risk Assessment and what each means for your building, supporting safe, compliant decision-making.

FRA Type What it Covers Why it's Required

Type 1

Non-intrusive assessment of communal areas		 A visual, non-intrusive assessment of all accessible communal areas, including stairwells, corridors, risers, plant rooms and shared facilities. No residential units are entered. Identifies obvious fire safety issues and determines whether further investigation is required, including whether a FRAEW or higher-level FRA is needed. The legally recognised minimum needed to demonstrate compliance for most residential buildings where there are no concerns about internal compartmentation. Helps responsible persons comply with the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and Building Safety Act 2022.

Type 2

Intrusive assessment of communal areas		 Includes everything in a Type 1, but with intrusive inspection in communal spaces. This can involve opening small areas of construction to examine fire-stopping, compartmentation, structural protection and fire door performance. No flats are entered. Appropriate where there are concerns about hidden defects, signs of fire-stopping failure, or when refurbishment, remedial work or structural doubt means visual inspection alone is not sufficient.

Type 3

Non-intrusive assessment including a sample of flats		 Extends the Type 1 by including access into a sample of internal residential areas, typically 10% of units, alongside all communal spaces. Remains non-intrusive and provides an assessment of internal escape routes, flat entrance doors, domestic fire measures and internal fire safety risks. Suitable where fire safety concerns may relate to resident behaviour, internal layouts or individual unit features that could affect overall building safety. Provides assurance within homes without opening up construction.

Type 4

Full intrusive assessment of communal areas and flats		 The most comprehensive level. Includes intrusive inspection of both communal areas and a sample of flats, typically 10%. Construction is opened where necessary to review fire-stopping, compartmentation, structural protection, service penetrations and other concealed fire safety elements. May be required where there is a need for the highest level of assurance, where previous assessments have raised concerns, where fire-stopping may have been compromised by historic works, or where hidden defects cannot be confirmed visually. Often required in high-risk or complex residential buildings.

How DALA Fire & Risk Supports You

DALA Fire & Risk provides trusted, professional Fire Risk Assessments tailored to your building and your responsibilities. Our focus is on clarity, proportionate insight, and practical direction – giving you confidence in both compliance and decision-making.

When you’re ready to take the next step, our team will respond quickly and clearly.

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Compartmentation Surveys (Types 2 & 4)

Purpose of Compartmentation Surveys

DALA Fire & Risk delivers professional compartmentation surveys that provide a clear, reliable understanding of how effectively a building prevents the spread of fire and smoke.

Our surveys focus on the integrity of fire-resisting barriers and fire-stopping, identifying weaknesses that could compromise escape routes, life safety, or compliance. Findings are presented clearly, supported by robust evidence and proportionate guidance that helps you plan remediation with confidence.

How We Strengthen Your Building’s Fire Protection

The result is informed decision-making, improved passive fire protection, and a clear route to compliance – without unnecessary complexity.

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Fire Strategy Reports

Purpose of Fire Strategy Reports

DALA Fire & Risk prepares clear, proportionate Fire Strategy Reports that set out how a building achieves compliance and protects life safety.

Our strategies provide a structured, evidence-led framework for design, construction, and ongoing management – supporting Building Regulations approval, informed decision-making, and confident engagement with regulators and stakeholders.

How We Guide You Toward a Clear, Compliant Fire Strategy

Rather than overcomplicating the process, we focus on clarity and practicality, giving duty holders and project teams a fire-safety strategy that is achievable, defensible, and fit for purpose.

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Our Approach – DALA Fire & Risk

At DALA Fire & Risk, our approach is built on clarity, transparency, and consistently high professional standards. We’re clear about what’s involved, what’s included, and how our assessments are delivered – so clients always know where they stand.

Every instruction is properly resourced, professionally delivered, and aligned with current legislation and best practice. Our focus is on thorough assessment, clear reporting, and practical guidance that supports confident decision-making and demonstrable compliance.

When you’re ready to proceed, our team will respond quickly and clearly.

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YOUR TRUSTED FIRE-SAFETY PARTNER

Clear Insight.
Confident Compliance.

Choosing the right fire-safety partner is essential. Not because the risks are overwhelming, but because responsible persons deserve a partner they can trust to provide clarity, confidence, and complete support.

At The DALA Group, we’ve built our service around exactly that: a dependable, innovative, and solution-focused approach that puts our clients at the centre of everything we do.

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Other Services

The DALA Group provides a fully integrated approach to fire safety and building compliance through three specialist divisions

DALA Surveys

PAS 9980 / FRAEW, External Wall Reviews

Simplifying complex legislation through data and clarity.

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DALA Projects

Remediation, Lead Consultancy, Fire Safety Project Delivery

From survey to solution, complete project oversight.

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