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What is PAS9980?

What is PAS 9980:2022?

PAS 9980:2022 is a publicly available specification (PAS) developed to provide a structured methodology for appraising the fire risk of external wall construction in existing residential buildings. It offers a five-step process to conduct a Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW), ensuring that buildings meet the latest safety standards and that any necessary remediation measures are identified and implemented. This standard is crucial for protecting occupants by reducing the potential for fire spread via external walls.

FRAEW

What is an FRAEW?
A Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) is a detailed assessment aimed at identifying and mitigating any risks posed by a building's external walls in terms of fire spread. This process, guided by PAS 9980:2022, is crucial for ensuring that buildings are safe and do not pose undue risk to the building’s occupants.

EWS1

What is an EWS1 form?

An EWS1 Form is a standardised document created by the RICS post-Grenfell in 2017 which used by lenders to confirm that a building's external wall system has been assessed under PAS9980 to identify the need for any mitigation measures or remedial works to be carried out which may impact the value of a property.

The EWS1 process varies across the UK, however, the accepted process for acquiring and EWS1 certificate is to have an FRAEW carried out and form can be issued in line with the result of that survey.

SBA

What is a Single Building Assessment (SBA)?
In Scotland, The Single Building Assessment (SBA) is a comprehensive evaluation of a building's fire safety, focusing on both external wall systems (EWS) and internal communal areas. It is a key component of the Scottish Government's Cladding Remediation Programme, designed to ensure that high-rise residential buildings meet modern safety standards and protect occupants from unnecessary fire risks.

Fire Engineering

What is a fire strategy?

A fire strategy is a comprehensive plan that outlines the fire safety measures and procedures required to protect a building and its occupants in the event of a fire. It encompasses both passive and active fire protection systems, ensuring that the building is designed, constructed, and managed in a way that minimizes the risk of fire and facilitates safe evacuation.

Building Safety Act

Here are answers to your questions about Gateway 1, Gateway 2, and the associated fire statements in the construction process:

When is a fire statement required?

A fire statement is required for planning applications in England when developing or providing relevant buildings or developing within the curtilage of a relevant building. This requirement became mandatory in August 2021. 

A relevant building is one that:

  • Contains two or more dwellings.
  • Contains educational accommodation.
  • Is 18 meters or more in height, or 7 storeys or higher. 

The fire statement should include Fire safety design principles, Concepts, and Standards. 

The fire statement must be submitted on the standard form on Gov.uk. If the fire statement is not submitted with the planning application, the application will be invalid. 

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