Tenant fit-outs can compromise building fire safety. Understanding obligations and avoiding common compliance failures.. Fit Out Fire Safety Commercial fit outs frequently compromise the base build fire safety strategy. Tenants and their designers must understand the existing fire strategy before making changes. Common Compliance Failures Breaching fire compartment walls for services without fire stopping Removing or relocating fire doors without like for like replacement Obstructing sprinkler heads with suspended ceilings or signage Exceeding fire load assumptions in the building fire strategy Tenant Obligations Obtain landlord approval for fit out fire safety design Appoint competent fire safety designer for fit out works Commission independent fire stopping inspection post completion Update fire risk assessment to reflect completed fit out Building Regulation Approval Many fit out works require Building Regulation approval Fire safety aspects reviewed as part of the approval process Completion certificates required before occupation For fit out fire safety, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD β UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy π magnus opifex.co.uk π +44 7486 691724 βοΈ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby β CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina β Technical Director & Expert Fire Engineer (BEng) Head Office: Ealing Cross, 85 Uxbridge Road, London W5 5BW Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD delivers engineering led fire engineering, fire risk assessments, CFD modelling, and building safety consultancy across the United Kingdom and internationally. With over 20 years of combined experience and a UK portfolio spanning healthcare, residential and infrastructure, we bring truly engineered solutions with a personal touch. Β© 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.