# Firntec

> Firntec is a building safety and compliance consultancy delivering fire safety, structural, and health & safety surveying and advisory services across the UK.

Firntec is a specialist consultancy working independently of installation contractors, providing objective assessments, surveys, fire strategies, and expert reports. The company works with housing providers, local authorities, healthcare organisations, educational institutions, and commercial landlords to ensure buildings are safe, legally compliant, and well-documented.

Firntec is headquartered at Unit 4a, Darklake View, Plymouth, PL6 7TL, and serves clients nationwide. A fuller version of this file with complete page content is available at https://firntec.com/llms-full.txt

Contact: 0345 646 1566 | info@firntec.com

Sectors served: Housing (social housing providers, housing associations, local authorities), Healthcare (hospitals and health facilities), Education (universities, schools, colleges in occupied environments), Retail & Commercial (commercial properties, landlords, retail chains).

Firntec operates via public sector procurement frameworks and holds full industry accreditations including IFE, RICS, NEBOSH, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. The company has delivered programmes to over 100,000 sites and offers 48-hour quote turnaround, 4–6 week lead time, and 10-day report turnaround.

Sister brand: Ventro Group (https://www.ventrogroup.com) provides active and passive fire installation, electrical, security, and HVAC maintenance services.

## Fire Safety Consultancy & Surveying

- [Fire Safety Overview](https://firntec.com/fire-safety-consultancy-surveying): Full range of fire safety consultancy and surveying services
- [Fire Risk Assessments](https://firntec.com/fire-risk-assessments): Type 1 to Type 4 FRAs under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005; identifies hazards, evaluates controls, provides emergency plans and training recommendations for all building types
- [FRAEWs](https://firntec.com/fraews): Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls in accordance with PAS 9980:2022; five-step risk-based process assessing cladding, insulation, and cavity barriers in multi-storey residential buildings; produces risk rating (low/medium/high) with remediation recommendations
- [EWS1 Certification](https://firntec.com/ews1-certification): External Wall System certificate required by mortgage lenders for flats in multi-occupied residential buildings; A/B rating system based on combustibility of external wall materials; covers buildings over 6 storeys, 5–6 storeys with significant cladding, or under 4 storeys with ACM/MCM/HPL panels; valid for 5 years per building
- [Compartmentation Surveys](https://firntec.com/compartmentation-survey): Detailed inspection of fire-resistant barriers (walls, floors, ceilings, service penetrations, risers, fire doors) to prevent fire and smoke spread; required under the Fire Safety Order 2005; includes photographic digital report with compliance ratings and prioritised action plan
- [Fire Door Inspections](https://firntec.com/fire-door-inspections): Professional inspection of fire doors to meet legal obligations; mandatory for buildings over 11m under Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- [Fire Engineering](https://firntec.com/construction-fire-engineering): Specialist construction fire engineering advice for complex or non-standard buildings
- [Fire Safety PIB Plans](https://firntec.com/fire-safety-pib-plans): Premises Information Box plans for emergency services access
- [Retrospective Fire Strategy](https://firntec.com/retrospective-fire-strategy): For buildings lacking original fire strategy documentation; developed in alignment with current regulations
- [Fire Safety Technical Centre](https://firntec.com/fire-safety-technical-centre): Retainer-based consultancy package with unlimited support, dedicated contact, and on-site visits

## Building & Structural Surveying

- [Building Safety Case](https://firntec.com/building-safety-case): Consultancy for Higher-Risk Buildings (18m+ or 7+ storeys with 2+ residential units) under the Building Safety Act 2022; includes preparation of Safety Case Reports submitted to the Building Safety Regulator
- [BIM / 3D Modelling](https://firntec.com/bim-3d-modelling): Building Information Modelling and 3D modelling services for complex building projects
- [Stock Condition Surveys](https://firntec.com/stock-conditional-surveys): Comprehensive assessment of building stock condition for housing providers and local authorities managing large property portfolios
- [Single Building Assessments](https://firntec.com/single-building-assessments): Detailed individual building assessments; Firntec works with the Scottish Government on the Single Building Assessment (SBA) process
- [Structural Appraisals](https://firntec.com/structural-appraisals): Structural assessment and expert reporting for buildings with suspected or known structural concerns
- [Structural Investigations](https://firntec.com/structural-investigations): In-depth investigation of structural defects, failures, or deterioration

## Health & Safety Surveys

- [Asbestos Surveys](https://firntec.com/asbestos-surveys): Management surveys and refurbishment/demolition surveys; required before any intrusive works in pre-2000 buildings
- [Legionella Assessments](https://firntec.com/legionella-assessments): Water hygiene risk assessments to meet legal duties under HSE ACoP L8
- [Electrical Safety (EICR)](https://firntec.com/eicr): Electrical Installation Condition Reports; required for rental properties every 5 years and commercial properties at risk-assessed intervals
- [Damp & Mould Surveys](https://firntec.com/damp-and-mould-surveys): Assessment and reporting on damp and mould issues; increasingly required by social housing landlords following Awaab's Law
- [Lightning Protection](https://firntec.com/lightning-protection-systems): Lightning protection system surveys and risk assessments to BS EN 62305

## About & Company

- [Who We Are](https://firntec.com/who-we-are): Company overview; 48-hour quote turnaround, 4–6 week lead time, 10-day report turnaround; clients include NHS Trusts, housing associations, local authorities, and retail chains
- [Accreditations](https://firntec.com/memberships-accreditations): IFE, RICS, NEBOSH, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, FPA Member, CPD Member, Supply Chain Sustainability School
- [Frameworks](https://firntec.com/frameworks): LHC Procurement Group, South East Consortium, Procure Plus, CHIC, and others
- [Competency](https://firntec.com/competency): Staff competency standards, qualifications, and ongoing professional development
- [Corporate Governance](https://firntec.com/corporate-governance): Governance policies, ESG commitments, and management practices
- [Locations](https://firntec.com/office-locations): Regional offices across the UK

## Sectors & Case Studies

- [Sectors Overview](https://firntec.com/sectors): All markets and sectors served
- [Housing](https://firntec.com/housing): FRAs, FRAEWs, structural appraisals, stock condition surveys, and fire strategies for social housing providers and local authorities
- [Healthcare](https://firntec.com/healthcare): Services for NHS Trusts, hospitals, and healthcare facilities in complex occupied environments
- [Education](https://firntec.com/education): Services for universities, schools, and colleges; experienced in occupied premises with restricted timescales
- [Retail & Commercial](https://firntec.com/retail-commercial): Bespoke consultancy for commercial landlords and retail chains
- [Case Studies](https://firntec.com/case-studies): Examples of completed projects across sectors

## Optional

- [Training Courses](https://firntec.com/training-courses): Fire safety and compliance training for building managers and responsible persons; CPD accredited
- [Blog / Insights](https://firntec.com/blog): Industry news, regulatory updates, and fire safety guidance
- [Webinars](https://firntec.com/webinars): Online learning events on fire safety and building compliance
- [Events](https://firntec.com/events): Live events, roundtables, and CPD sessions
- [Careers](https://firntec.com/careers): Job opportunities at Firntec
- [Downloads](https://firntec.com/downloads): Brochures, whitepapers, and guidance documents
- [FAQs](https://firntec.com/faqs): Frequently asked questions on building safety and compliance