Podium-tower buildings combine retail, commercial and residential in a single structure. Fire safety design for this complex typology.. Podium Tower Complexity Mixed use podium tower developments are increasingly common in UK cities. They combine conflicting occupancy types and fire safety requirements. Design Challenges Different fire strategies for podium (commercial/retail) and tower (residential) Interface between podium roof and tower base Shared escape routes and lobbies Multiple responsible persons and management regimes Fire Engineering Solutions Compartmentation between uses (minimum 120 minute separation) Independent escape routes for each use Podium roof as place of safety β fire resistance and ventilation Coordinated fire strategy addressing all occupancy types Management Coordination Single overarching fire safety management plan Clear delineation of responsible person duties Coordinated evacuation procedures between uses Shared fire safety infrastructure maintenance For mixed use fire engineering, 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.