BUILDING FIRE SAFETY AUDIT
Applying for a use permit, but the fire safety documentation for your building design is missing or non-compliant?
Tulipunane OÜ's fire safety experts will save you time and stress. All you need to do is upload the fire safety audit to the municipal building register.
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We issue a written fire safety audit for you to upload to the municipal building register
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We check the documentation and/or come to the site
Fire safety audit – for whom and why?
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A fire safety audit is needed above all by the owners themselves, to ensure a safe home for their family.
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The audit is needed by those applying for a use permit for their home.
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The audit is a mandatory part of a construction audit. If the person carrying it out does not have the relevant qualification, the fire safety part must be done separately.
Completing the audit and remedying deficiencies can be quite a long process. Close cooperation between the owner and the expert speeds it up considerably.
Which documents must the owner or their representative submit for the audit?
For the fire safety audit to go smoothly, the owner or their representative must submit:
1. the building design (latest survey design),
2. a valid chimney sweeping report,
3. the electrical installation audit.
These documents give the expert the information needed to prepare the fire safety audit.
What is the purpose of the audit?
The purpose of a building fire safety audit is to assess the building’s compliance with fire safety requirements based on Regulation No. 17 of the Minister of the Interior “Fire safety requirements for buildings”.
Which standards is the audit based on?
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Fire Safety Act;
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Regulation No. 17 of the Minister of the Interior “Fire safety requirements for buildings”;
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EVS 812-7:2018 “Fire safety of buildings. Part 7: Fire safety requirements for buildings”;
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EVS 812-2:2014 Fire safety of ventilation systems;
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EVS 812-6:2012+A1+A2 Firefighting water supply; EVS 812-3:2018 Heating systems
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the norms and standards valid at the time of construction (e.g. EVS 812-7:2008, EVS 812-3:2013 and earlier editions) – for an existing building we assess whether the solution meets the requirements valid at the time of construction, as a building legalised later cannot always be brought up to today’s requirements.
How long does a fire safety audit take?
During the visual inspection, the building is assessed and remarks are given. Depending on the complexity of the building, the inspection may take 2–3 hours, and the initial audit is completed within 15–30 working days unless agreed otherwise. Any deficiencies found must be remedied so that the final result is a positive audit that ensures the building’s fire safety. A positive audit is also required when applying for a use permit for the building.
The fire safety audit does not include an expertise of heating appliances, so you should first make sure that the heating appliances in the building have the relevant documentation (manufacturer’s passport, certificate, installer’s report on covered works). If these documents are missing, we also carry out a heating system expertise.
A fire safety audit may only be issued by a level 6 fire safety expert!
Frequently asked questions
When is a fire safety audit needed?
A positive fire safety audit is required when applying for a use permit if the building lacks documentation that meets the requirements. Many owners also order an audit to make sure their home or building is safe.
Which standards is the audit based on?
The fire safety requirements in force (the Fire Safety Act, Regulation No. 17 on fire safety requirements for buildings and the EVS 812 series of standards). For existing buildings we also take into account the norms that were valid at the time of construction, as a building legalised later cannot always be brought up to today’s requirements.
What should I prepare for the audit?
The building’s latest survey or construction design, a valid chimney sweeping report and the electrical installation audit. Heating appliances must have a manufacturer’s passport, certificate or the installer’s report on covered works; if these are missing, a separate heating system expertise is needed.
How long does the audit take?
The site visit takes 2–3 hours depending on the building. The initial audit is usually completed within 15–30 working days unless agreed otherwise.
Who can issue a fire safety audit?
Only a level 6 fire safety expert. Tulipunane audits are prepared by a level 6 fire safety expert and are covered by architect/engineer liability insurance.
We are your reliable partner in fire safety
Tulipunane OÜ is a privately owned company that has been providing fire safety services since 2012. Our core business is developing fire safety solutions for the design and construction stages.
Our strength is our experienced fire safety specialists, who find a sensible solution even in the most difficult situations.