Company Profile

and Capability
Statement

‘Celebrating over 23 years

of fire safety excellence’
About Us Over 23-Years’ Experience
Socotec UK Ltd (fire division) is a leading, fire safety consultancy providing unbiased
expert analysis, advice and solutions on a wide range of fire safety issues. We operate
across all sectors and have an excellent track record of innovation and project support.
These include education, healthcare, residential and industrial buildings.

We work hard to maintain this expertise by providing internal and external training, and
participating in high level technical advisory and special interest groups for the Institute
of Fire Engineers.

Although predominately based in the UK we have provided fire engineering services

in four different continents.

On 01 April 2021, the fire division (previously Trenton Fire Ltd) proceeded to act under
the legal entity, Socotec UK Ltd. Socotec UK Ltd is a multi-national company with
many other divisions to assist a variety of different clients, which means we have
support and advice from a wide range of building services, ensuring we understand
the wider implications of our fire safety advice.

There are many elements to these core skills and we have provided a wide range of
additional support including research and testing support, writing design guidance and
advising on fire safety policy. We have recently undertaken some research work
developing an assessment tool which has since been implemented by both English
Heritage and National Trust.

In our 23-years history we have worked on hundreds of new build and refurbished
buildings, from research and testing through to fire engineering and fire risk assessments.
This has included some very large and complex schemes providing us with experience
we use every day to ensure our clients receive the best support and solutions available
 Contents
Contents FireEngineering 6

Design Fire Safety Strategies 6

Specialist Fire Engineering Services 8

Construction Fire Safety Strategy 9

Façade Fire Safety 10

Expert Witness and Litigation Support 11

Authorising Engineer (Fire) 12

Fire Research 13

International Experience 18

An Internationally Recognised Expert Team 18

About Us

SOCOTEC is a leading player in testing, inspection, certification and consultancy services in the
construction and infrastructure sectors. With offices in 26 countries and nearly 10,000 employees,
SOCOTEC deliver professional services in construction, buildings, infrastructures, environment,
certification and fire safety.

Since 1929, SOCOTEC has been providing tailored risk management consultancy services,
committed to building trust for a safer and sustainable world to improve the lives and places of
communities where it operates.

SOCOTEC contribution to the Fire Safety industry brings it to recognition at the highest levels in
public safety. Since 1980, SOCOTEC has authored the Fire Protection handbooks for the
application of French legislations on buildings and structures in Francophone countries, along
with several other contributions to the fire safety industry as part of research and studies to raise
the standard of fire safety in construction worldwide.

With fire engineering offices in London, Manchester, Bicester, and Letterkenny, our team of fire
engineering consultants offers unparalleled expertise and a proven track record spanning 23
years. We're committed to providing flexible, forward-thinking solutions that meet the unique fire
safety needs of a diverse range of buildings, from residential and commercial spaces to heritage
sites and industrial complexes. Our deep understanding of fire behavior and human response,
coupled with our in-depth knowledge of British, European, and American fire codes, enables us
to deliver comprehensive services tailored to each project's specific requirements. Whether you're
seeking structural fire engineering solutions or guidance on timber frame construction, we're here
to partner with you in achieving cost-effective, practical fire safety strategies that prioritize
occupant safety and asset protection.
Our Services Fire Engineering

Design Fire Safety Strategies

Our team of fire engineers can provide comprehensive strategies for optimising fire
safety in buildings through:

• Full design fire safety strategies and ongoing design support for new and
existing constructions

• Site visits and preparation of retrospective fire strategies to remediate existing

buildings, including the fire safety assessments required for existing High Rise
Residential Buildings in the UK

• Independent peer reviews of fire safety strategies developed by other parties

• Expert advice on fire performance of timber structures

• Guidance on fire testing and approval of building materials

• Fire engineering specifications for architectural and shop drawings

• Planning statements such as Gateway One and D12 Fire Statements

Our Services
With the latest fire research and engineering knowledge, we develop strategic, tailored
solutions addressing:

• Means of escape for occupants

• Structural fire protection

• Fire detection and suppression systems

• Smoke control provisions

• Access and facilities for fire department intervention

• Mitigating external fire spread risks

Our fire safety strategy aim is to achieve compliance with the regulations while
balancing functionality, sustainability, aesthetics and cost.
Our Services

Specialist Fire Engineering Services

Our team of advanced fire engineering experts tackles complex safety challenges
using cutting-edge analysis. Whether addressing unconventional designs, emerging
technologies or mitigating known risks, we leverage the latest computational methods
for evidence-based strategies. Our specialist services powered by fire science include:

• Computer Simulations - Modeling fire dynamics, smoke movement and heat

transfer using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)

• Radiative Heat Analysis - Assessing the potential impact of radiant heat on

structures and occupants, aiding in the design and implementation of effective
fire protection strategies.

• Egress Analysis - Optimizing occupant evacuation using agent-based

modeling

• Fire Risk Analysis - Quantitative and qualitative evaluation of hazards and

vulnerabilities

• Cost-Benefit Analysis - Comparing risk reduction measures based on life

safety and economic factors

• Structural Fire Engineering - Designing integral, resilient fire-resistant

structures

We also provide authoritative peer review of fire engineering analysis conducted by

others. Our technical capabilities transform data into actionable insights for innovative
yet practical safety solutions.
Our Services

Construction Fire Safety Strategy

Our tailored fire engineering services encompass a comprehensive evaluation of all

fire safety aspects throughout the diverse stages of construction projects. This
involves thorough strategies for fire safety during construction phases, addressing key
elements such as the safety of temporary structures and welfare offices, efficient
means of escape from buildings under construction, and robust measures to prevent
the ignition, growth, and spread of smoke and fire, including considerations for external
fire spread and storage arrangements.

Our commitment extends beyond initial planning, as ongoing support is seamlessly

integrated with periodic fire risk assessments. Leveraging the expertise of our highly
skilled team, we ensure that construction sites are equipped with robust fire safety
measures, adhering to industry standards and regulations.
Our Services

Façade Fire Safety

The Façade and Fire Engineering teams at SOCOTEC UK consists of experienced
surveyors, façade engineers, and chartered fire engineers who specialize in fire safety
design of external walls.

The team provides a range of services, including:

➢ Fire risk appraisal of external walls to PAS 9980

➢ Desktop study review of new construction projects

➢ EWS1 forms signed by chartered engineers

➢ Expert advice in litigation support and Expert Witness reports

➢ Façade surveys and site inspections

➢ Combustibility and external wall system fire testing

➢ Research studies

The team has extensive experience in the design and assessment of fire safety
systems for external walls, and has a deep understanding of the latest fire safety
standards and regulations.The team is also supported by a number of experienced
surveyors who have a wealth of knowledge of the construction industry. The surveyors
can provide detailed inspections of external walls and identify potential fire hazards.
Our Services

Expert Witness and Litigation Support

Navigating the intricate legal landscape can be challenging, but with our team's
expertise, you can present your case with confidence. Our array of services
encompasses litigation support, independent third-party reviews, expert testimony,
and expert reports.

Our expert engineers are trained by Bond Solon Cardiff University, ensuring the
delivery of compliant reports and services in accordance with English law as applied
in the UK and internationally through arbitration.

Whether you require a joint statement or seek valuable insights on a remediation

strategy, our dedicated professionals are here to assist.
Our Services

Authorising Engineer (Fire)

As an independent professional adviser, our Authorising Engineer (Fire) plays a pivotal role
in assessing and enhancing fire safety strategies within healthcare organizations. Focused
on the healthcare sector's unique requirements, our primary responsibilities include
recommending the appointment of Authorising Persons (Fire), monitoring the performance
of fire safety management, and conducting comprehensive annual audits. Our suite of
services encompasses the meticulous preparation of retrospective fire strategies,
development of robust fire management plans, and the execution of thorough annual audits.
Trust us to fortify your healthcare facility's fire safety framework, ensuring compliance and
the highest standards of protection.
Our Services Fire Research

We prioritise research, innovation, expertise, and collaboration as the cornerstones of

Fire Engineering Consultancy. Our commitment to pioneering research and cutting-
edge innovation drives us to provide state-of-the-art solutions for challenges.

With a team of highly skilled experts and a strong partnership with the Western Norway
University of Applied Sciences, we bridge the gap between theory and practice,
delivering the highest level of competence and ensuring your safety is our top priority.

Choose us to experience the forefront of Fire Engineering and build a safer future
together
Projects A Selection of Projects
Offices
1 London Bridge
100 Kings Street, Manchester
11 York Street, Manchester
12 Hanover Square
Over the last 3–4 years
125 London Wall
our projects have
14–16 George Street, Oxford
included high profile, 159 New Bond Street
complex and innovative 160 Great Portland Street
projects such as: 20 Canada Square 222–
236 Grays Inn Road 230
• Chelsea Academy
Blackfriars Road
(Winner of ‘Best
239 Kensington High Street
Public Building’
25 Soho Square
Building Awards 2011)
33 Kingsway
• Pudsey Grangefield 40 Gracechurch Street
(Winner, Leeds 40 Hatton Garden
4–16 George Street
Architecture
43 Grosvenor Square
Awards 2009)
47 Banks Road, Poole
• The 2012 Olympic Park 48 Chiswell Street
51–54 Fenchurch Street
• One Hyde Park 58–60 Kingston Road
58 Victoria Embankment
• Alexander Stadium
65–69 Wilson Street
Grandstand
75 King William Street
• Constellation Bottling 8 Storey’s Gate
Plant 97 Oxford Road
Avon and Somerset Police
• Heritage Assessment Allday House, Warrington
Tool American Express, Sussex House
Ashdown House
Aviation House
BT, Sevenoaks
Candlewick House
Caxton House
Colmore Gate
Drayton House
East Sussex Business Malls Estonian
Embassy
King Charles House, Oxford
Fitzroy House
FSE, 75 King William Street Great Minster House
Grosvenor Gardens
Hatton Garden
i2i, 2 Kingdom Street, London Imperium,
Reading
Institution of Civil Engineers Kings Cross Central
Kings House, Hammersmith Road Lancelot
Place
Lunar House Manfield House MWB Bracknell
New Enterprise House Nightingale House
No 1 City Square OBS, Olympic Park One
Reading Central Park House
Pouparts Yard, Twickenham Priory Quarter
Quarry House Station House Stewart House
Technical Hub The Billings
The Green Man, Phoenix Community Housing
Times Square
Westgate Chambers Westminster Palace
Gardens Yorkshire Building Society
Residential
10–11 Great Newport Street 12–18 Radstock Street
145 City Road
255 Old Ford Road 3 Saville Row
304 Westbourne Grove
39 Kensington Gardens Square
48–49 Deptford Broadway
57 Broadway
59 Balcombe Street, London 7–15 Vanston Place
75–77 Landor Road
96-98 Bisho’s Bridge Road Abell & Cleland
Bath Riverside Project Bath Road
Ber Street Apartments, Norwich Blackmore House
Canterbury Road Church Street, Malvern Clapham Road
Clare House Concord House
Former Whitbread House Gwynne Road, Battersea Helena
House
Innovare Kennet House
Kings College, Dover St
Kings College, Hampstead Campus Maygrove Road
Milton House, Egham Montrose Court
NHBC, Copper Quarter Old Kent Road
One Hyde Park Ovaltine Court Park Central
Queensway House, Redhill Ringers Road
Riverside One Rye Lane
Scarbrook Road, Croydon St David 2
Surrey House, Croydon Sycamore House
The Foyer, Banbury Victoria Mansions
Projects
Institutional
Croydon Police Custody Centre EF Cotuit Hall
Glen Parva Secure College Halliwell Nursing Home HMP Brixton
Healthcare HMP Bure
HMP Lincoln HMP Manchester
HMP Parc, new houseblock HMP Parc, ancillary buildings HMP Stocken
HMP The Verne Kingsley Green AMHU Kingston House Milnthorpe Rd,
Bolton
Rochester segregation unit Springfield Road Care Home
The Beeches High Dependancy Care Home Trinity Hospice
Woodville Rest Home
Glen Parva Secure College Hagley Road Retirement Village Miramar
Retail
100 Kings Street
10–13 Grand Parade
139–153 Grainger Street
149–151 Oxford Street
21 Buckingham Palace Road 3 Saville Row
34A & 36 Kirkland 36–42 Kings Road 48/50 Above Bar Street 50 High
Street, Sheffield 527–533 Oxford Street
ASDA stores, multiple sites Aviva Festival Leisure Park
B&Q, Norwich
B&Q, Peckham, Sidcup and Wandsworth Bracknell NRQ
Corn Exchange Costco, Leicester Costco, Sunbury
Dunmail Park Shopping Centre FRA, 159 New Bond Street GE, Cardiff
Jamie’s Italian, multiple sites Kia Edgware
Leicester Market
Market Walk Shopping Centre McDonald’s, multiple sites Mothercare
Neals Yard New Look Oriana
Penistone Market Piccadily Lights Pizza Express
Priory Court Restaurant, 5 Pilgrim Street, London Swinton Shopping Centre
Tesco, Royal Hospital, Wolverhampton The Holly Bush
The Range, multiple sites Union Jacks, Jamie’s
Vinopolis Del Mercato Restaurant Waterside Garden Centre Wickes,
multiple sites
Industrial and Storage
Aldi Distribution Centre, Bathgate Anaerobic Digester
Andover Airfield BP Aston Down
B&Q Distribution Warehouse Carr Mills, Kirkcaldy
Cavity Barrier Review Croydon Mail Centre
Cryfield Energy Centre, University of Warwick Daily Mail
Printing Press
Dairy Crest Extension project Distribution Centre Fitout,
Chorley
DLR Beckton Eurocentral
Exeter Energy EWF Plant Energy from Waste Gypsy
Corner Extension
Ilford Yard Stabling Project Isola Production Studios
Kent Mail Centre
Kimberly-Clark Plant, Northfleet Leeds Mail Centre
Blackburn Meadows Minworth DC5 Mount Pleasant
MPD
New Cold, Wakefield
North West Processing Centre Northacre RRC
Northern Home Counties Mail Centre Ocado
Ocado Warehouse, Andover Pegasus Road, Croydon
Processing and Visualisation Centre Project Abacus
Project Titian Prologis Park
RAA Sackler Project Recycled Glass Assessment
RM Mount Pleasant Mail Centre Ryton DC5
Sheffield Mail Centre Shurgard, Kennington Shurgard,
Gypsy Corner Stublach Gas Storage Facility Tamworth
594
Tata Steel, Wednesfield Temporary Facility, Doncaster
Thames Valley Mail Centre Treliske Medi Park
Tyneside Mail Centre G Park, Unit 1 Revolution Park,
Unit 4
3–7 Morley Road, Unit B Vygon Distribution Centre
Wincanton, Feltham
 Healthcare
St Georges Hospital, Childrens Ward St Georges
Projects Hospital, Helipad
Royal Berkshire Hospital, Maternity Unit Orford Park
Health Centre, Maternity Unit Louth Community Hospital
Walton Centre, Liverpool St.Pancras Hospital, South
Wing Rumney Primary Care Centre
Hotel and Student Accommodation The Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust Tottenham Hale
1 North John Street Hotel KCC, Royal Free Birmingham Dental Hospital
100 King Street, Manchester 4 Coombehurst Close Daresbury Clinic, Daresbury
485 Westminster College Aberlour Hotel Bradford Royal Infirmary
Ashford Sites A and C Chaudry Hotel Wellcome Trust, Sulston Laboratories Northwick Park
City Park Conway Hall Hospital
Crowne Plaza, Reading Doddington Care Apartments Exchange St Georges Hospital Sparkhill Renal Unit
Buildings
Garth Hill H10 Hotel
Hatton Gardens Haven Drive Primary and Secondary Education
Hilton Doubletree Hotel, Liverpool Holiday Inn, Kensington Kensington Abingdon School Adamsrill Primary School ARK Putney Owler Brook School Extension Oyster Park Primary
Hotel Academy School Peterborough University Prendergast Ladywell
Kings College, All sites Mandarin Oriental Hotel Middlesex Street Hotel Beamont Collegiate Academy Cardinal Pole Catholic Fields College
NJS ALOFT School Charles Dickens School, Handover Dacorum (PLFC) Primary School
No Man’s Land Fort project, West Herts College President Kennedy School Rainford School
One Martineau Place, Birmingham Parham Road Student De La Salle, Shorefields and JHH School DeLacy Rainford School Phasing Issue Reading UTC, fire
Accommodation Ronald McDonald House, Nottingham Rowan Park Primary School Richmond Schools, Christ’s Richmond Schools, Grey
Sackville Appartments Shoreditch Hotel Snoozebox Discovery Academy Edith Borthwick School Eleanor Court Richmond Schools, Orleans Richmond Schools,
Sovereign House Teddington Lodge The Base, Brentwood The Old Smith School Enfield Heights Teddington Richmond Schools, Waldegrave Rimon Free
Laundry Ernsford Grange School School
The Poultry Hotel Thyme House Vanston Place Faculty of Art and Design, De Montfort Univeristy Fenby Royal College of Art Senate House Shorefields School
West Hill Student Accommodation White Swan Hotel Avenue Academy Sir Isaac Newton Free School Smarden Primary School
Wolfson House Ferrybridge Primary School Foreland School St Christopher’s C of E High School St Edwards School,
Garston Manor School Grange Park School Grange Oxford
Schools Headington Prep School Headington School St John Bosco College St Marys Junior School St Peters
Hillingdon Schools Academy
Horbury St Peter’s Primary School John Ball Primary St Thomas More College Sydney Russell School
School Tauheedul Eden Coventry School
King Ethelbert
Laleham Gap SEN School Langdon School
Little Ilford School
Llanbadarn Campus, Aberystwyth University Malling
School, Kent
Mellor Primary School Merthyr Tydfil College North
Cambridge Academy Notre Dame Senior School
NW4 Abingdon Primary School NW4 Werneth School
Ormston Sir Stanley Matthew Academy Our Lady’s
Convent School
Projects

The Canterbury Primary School The East

Manchester Academy
Thomas Fairchild Community College Tipton
Learning Campus
Trentham High School Trinity School, Lewisham
University of Chichester
University of Westminster, new entrance UTC
Oxfordshire
Watford UTC Weston College Westwood School
Whitehall Schools
Woodbury Lane Training Centre Worcester
Academy

General Places of Assembly

19 Charterhouse Street Macmillan Hall Extension
61 Roborough House Mulberry and Bigland Green Centre New Learning Centre
66 Trafalgar Square Alexander Stadium Batchwood Orford Park Community Leisure Hub Oxford Spires
Tennis Centre Beechwood Road Penistone Market
Bristol Old Vic Theatre Britannia Mill Brympton D Stage and E Stage, Pinewood Studios Shopping Mall, Salisbury
D’Evercy Studio S
Charles Dickens Museum Chichester Festival The Downshall Centre
Theatre City Gates Christian Centre The Photographers Gallery The Theatre
David Lloyd Leisure Centre, Farnham David Lloyd Vintry Project, London Washington Leisure Centre Wendell Park
Leisure, Exeter Downside Abbey Library Windsor Leisure Centre, gym extension Wycombe Leisure Centre Handy Cross
E Stage, Pinewood Studios Education First, Torbay
Fantasy Island
FeelFit Gym, Templars Square Harpurhey Youth
Zone Hayward Gallery
Holkham Hall Stables project LCI, Clarence Street
Corn Exchange, Leicester Leicester Market
Lindley Library and Hall Redevlopment London
Church International, Clarence Street
International An Internationally Recognised Expert Team
Experience The breadth of our international work has been primarily through our long-standing
partnership with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, but we have also undertaken
work for a wide variety of private clients and across many sectors. Through our work
with the FCO we have contacts across the world who have an excellent knowledge of
local conditions. This gives us a unique ability to adapt quickly and effectively to work
undertaken in any country worldwide.

Our overseas projects have included fire investigation, fire risk assessment and training,
and fire engineering of new build and refurbished premises. This has been generally
based on British and local standards, but we also have experience working with IBC,
NFPA, FM and UL standards.

This industry leading experience has enabled us to develop a pragmatic approach to fire
safety, recognising the many and varied challenges of construction in different countries
and climates. By having a highly qualified and internationally recognised team of fire
experts, we can provide fire engineered justification for any deviations from prescriptive
codes with full awareness of local issues.

We can therefore ensure that although the design may be based on guidance documents
from, or heavily influenced by, western countries it is adapted to suit local conditions with
no lessening in fire safety protection.

We also have experts in assessing the installation of passive fire protection products
who have sufficient experience of research and testing, that upgrading existing systems
can be undertaken rather than complete replacement. This is particularly relevant where
projects are being undertaken in iconic city centre locations and can often be the
difference between a project being given the go ahead and being too expensive.
International
Experience

Sweden
Iceland
Russia

Canada
Ireland Poland Kazakhstan
France Mongolia

United States of America Turkey

China Japan
Iran
Algeria India

Mexico Cuba Saudi Arabia

Thailand Philippines
Sudan
Nigeria
Columbia

Singapore
Brazil Papua New Guinea

Bolivia Zambia
Australia
South Africa
Argentina
New Zealand
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