HMO Fire Strategy & BC Drawings Expert Needed – ADB Vol 2

I am seeking a qualified architect/fire safety engineer or similar professional to produce a full set of Building Control drawings and a performance‑based fire justification for a 3‑storey HMO conversion. The property currently has 10 single‑occupancy bedrooms (3 on the ground floor, 5 on the first floor, 2 in the loft), with a single protected stair and Grade A fire alarm system. Compliance with Approved Document B Vol 2 (Residential – Other) is critical.

Scope of Work
• Prepare comprehensive Building Control drawings, including:
• Updated floor plans, elevations and sections
• Details of fire compartmentation, protected corridors/lobbies, escape routes
• Stair enclosure and structural protection details
• Locations of fire doors, AOVs, detection and alarm equipment
• Proposed upgrades (door closers, smoke seals, etc.)
• Produce a performance‑based Fire Strategy Report covering:
• Assessment of means of escape and ASET/RSET calculations
• Justification for retaining timber staircase and 800 mm stair width
• Mitigations for a single bedroom opening off the stair landing (e.g. upgraded door closers, AOV proximity, optional mist head)
• Commentary on compliance with ADB Vol 2 and BS 9991
• Recommendations for any additional measures
• Coordinate with any existing drawings and specifications I can provide.

Requirements
• Demonstrable experience producing Building Control submissions and fire strategies for HMOs or similar residential projects.
• Thorough knowledge of UK Building Regulations, especially Approved Document B (Volume 2).
• Ability to provide examples of comparable projects—please include samples or links to previous work in your proposal.
• Professional indemnity insurance and relevant qualifications (e.g. chartered architect, MIFireE, etc.) preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate on project tweaks.

Deliverables
• Finalised Building Control drawing set in PDF and native file format (DWG or similar).
• Fire Strategy Report in PDF format, suitable for submission to Building Control.
• Any supporting calculations or annexes referenced in the report.

Budget & Timescale
• Please provide a fixed-price or a realistic hourly estimate along with your proposed timeline for completion.
• I intend to select a freelancer within the next two weeks, with work starting immediately thereafter.

Conditions
• Building Control Approval Required: The project’s success depends on obtaining Building Control approval. Payment will be conditional upon approval of your drawings and fire justification. If approval is not obtained, you agree to provide a full refund.

If you feel you meet these criteria, please submit:
• A brief summary of your relevant qualifications/experience.
• Links or attachments to similar completed projects.
• Confirmation of your familiarity with ADB Vol 2 and BS 9991.
• Your fee proposal and estimated completion date.

Thank you for your interest—I look forward to working with a professional who can help bring this project up to code efficiently and effectively.