Fire Prevention Plans (FPP)
What It Is
A Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) sets out the measures your site will take to minimise the risk of fire and demonstrate compliance with the Environment Agency’s (EA) fire prevention guidance. It is a mandatory requirement for many waste management and recycling sites that store combustible materials. An approved FPP shows regulators, insurers, and local communities that you can manage fire risks responsibly.
Why It Matters — Risks Without It
- ❌ Planning refusal or Environmental Permit rejection if fire risks aren’t addressed
- ⚠️ Enforcement notices, stop orders, or prosecution for non-compliance
- 📣 Reputational damage and loss of contracts following a fire incident
- 🧾 Higher insurance premiums or refusal of cover without an approved plan
What’s Measured
- Types, volumes, and storage arrangements for combustible materials
- Ignition risks and potential fire pathways
- Detection, suppression, and firefighting measures on site
- Waste acceptance, processing, and storage procedures
- Contingency planning and emergency response arrangements
How It Works
- Site Review: Assess layout, waste types, storage methods, and fire risks.
- Risk Assessment: Identify ignition sources, stockpile sizes, and potential fire spread.
- Plan Development: Draft a site-specific Fire Prevention Plan aligned with EA guidance.
- Liaison: Submit the FPP to the Environment Agency and respond to feedback until approved.
- Implementation: Provide procedures and training to ensure the plan is followed on site.
Who It’s For
- 🏭 Waste management and recycling operators
- 🏗️ Developers or contractors storing large volumes of combustible waste
- 🏛️ Sites regulated under Environmental Permits where fire risk is a condition
- 📦 Operators handling wood, paper, plastics, RDF/SRF, tyres, or other combustible stockpiles
What You Get
- 📄 A regulator-ready Fire Prevention Plan aligned with EA requirements
- 📊 Fire risk assessment with clear evidence of compliance
- 🧠 Practical recommendations for storage, suppression, and emergency response
- ✅ Confidence that your site is prepared, compliant, and insurable
Protect your site and your business: With a robust Fire Prevention Plan you reduce the risk of incidents, demonstrate compliance, and gain regulator and insurer confidence.
