The more detail you provide, including existing reports, drawings and photographs, the more accurately our specialist partners can assess your requirements and prepare a suitable FRAEW quotation.
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A Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) provides a detailed fire engineering assessment of a building’s external wall system. The appraisal considers the construction, materials and fire performance of external wall elements to assess risk and determine whether further investigation is required. Depending on the building and the information available, this may include a desktop review, intrusive investigations and specialist fire engineering analysis.
FRAEW Quotes include:
1. Initial Information Review
The process begins with a review of the available building information, including drawings, specifications, previous reports, photographs and any existing fire safety documentation. This helps establish the likely scope of assessment and identify any information gaps that may need further investigation.
2. External Wall Investigation
Where sufficient information is not available, further investigation may be required to confirm the construction of the external wall system. This can include specialist surveys, intrusive investigations and opening-up works to identify materials, build-ups, insulation types and other relevant fire performance considerations.
3. Fire Engineering Assessment
A suitably experienced fire engineer assesses the available evidence and evaluates the fire risk associated with the external wall construction in accordance with the agreed assessment methodology. The assessment considers relevant factors including materials, construction details, potential fire spread mechanisms and the overall building context.
4. FRAEW Report Preparation
A detailed Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) report is prepared, setting out the assessment findings, supporting evidence, risk considerations and any recommendations identified. The completed report provides a clear record of the assessment process and supports informed decision-making for building owners and other responsible parties.
FRAEW quotations are prepared based on the specific technical requirements of each individual building. Factors considered include:
A FRAEW is usually required when there is concern that a building’s external walls could contribute to fire spread. Common scenarios include:
The timeline depends on building size, access requirements, and complexity. Once quotes are returned, the full FRAEW process can typically be completed within a few weeks.
Typically: building address, height/number of floors, wall construction details (if known), and any previous reports.
The FRAEW report will confirm if the external walls are safe, or if remediation is required. If satisfactory, a fire engineer can then sign an EWS1 Form, which is used for lending and compliance purposes.
Yes. FRAEWs provide the technical evidence lenders and insurers need to assess fire risk. The report can be shared directly with lenders, insurers, residents, and regulators.
Not always, but they are increasingly requested for medium- to high-rise residential buildings with cladding or complex external wall systems, especially for compliance, lending, or insurance purposes.
