The Evolving Role of the Fire Engineer During Construction
by Tony McParland
In an article for the International Fire Protection magazine, Tony McParland examines the evolving role of the Fire Engineering Consultant during the construction phase, often referred to as the Fire Scrutineer.
In the absence of a formally defined statutory role in the UK, there is increasing variation in how this service is being interpreted and procured across projects. The article explores how the role operates in practice, its relationship with the Building Safety Act and Golden Thread requirements and why maintaining a clear distinction between advisory input and certification is critical. It also draws comparisons with Ireland’s BCAR system, where construction stage certification is more formally structured, highlighting key lessons for UK practice, particularly as clients, insurers and contractors increasingly seek greater assurance during construction.
Read the full article titled ‘The evolving role of fire engineer during construction’ in International Fire Protection magazine, page 102 -104.
Tony is a Senior Director with over two decades of professional experience in the engineering and consulting industry. He has been involved in many major projects for large complex buildings such as offices, third level education, schools,…
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