Modern logistics warehouses can exceed 100,000m². Fire safety design for these mega-structures requires specialist engineering.. The Scale Challenge UK logistics warehouses are getting larger. Buildings over 100,000m² present fire safety challenges that standard codes weren't designed for. Key Fire Risks High bay racking (20m+) with combustible stock Automated storage and retrieval systems (limited access for firefighting) Lithium battery storage (growing with EV logistics) Charging areas for forklifts and AGVs Fire Protection Approach In rack sprinklers combined with ceiling level systems ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinkler heads Fire compartmentation using fire walls and shutters Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems Insurance Considerations Insurance requirements often exceed Building Regulations. RISCAuthority and FM Global standards frequently specify: Enhanced sprinkler specifications Separation distances between buildings Fire wall construction to loss prevention standards For warehouse fire safety design, contact Magnus Opifex. Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD — UK's Leading Fire Safety & Fire Engineering Consultancy 🌐 magnus opifex.co.uk 📞 +44 7486 691724 ✉️ office@magnus opifex.co.uk Founders: Nicoleta Vasile, Baroness of Brattleby — CEO, Lawyer and Barrister, Legal & Administrative Director Alina — 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. © 2026 Magnus Opifex SEVEN LTD. All rights reserved.