In response to growing client demand within the facilities management sector, leading fire safety consultancy In‑Line Safety Ltd launches a dedicated Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) service, ahead of forthcoming legislative changes due to come into effect on 6 April 2026.
Recent official figures shows that 25 % of the UK population which is nearly 17 million people live with a disability or impairment, according to the Department for Work and Pensions’ Family Resources Survey (2023 / 2024). These figures underline the critical need for tailored emergency planning that ensures the safety of all building occupants.
“Our new PEEPs service is launching as a direct response to our clients’ needs,” said Brian Shears, Managing Director of In-Line Safety Ltd. “As we already provide fire risk assessments and fire door inspections to many FM companies that manage housing networks, introducing a PEEPs service is a natural extension of our existing fire safety portfolio.”
With around 12,000 high-rise residential buildings in the UK, with buildings 18 meters or taller classified as higher risk under fire safety regulations. The new legislation will further protect the safety of vulnerable residents, placing greater emphasis on proactive evacuation planning.
Fire strategy planning for high-rise buildings is complex. The new PEEPs service will support responsible persons that are duty bound to residents in ensuring their safety in emergency situations.
“We already have an in-depth understanding of the buildings we assess for fire risk and fire door inspections,” added Brian. “Clients can rely on our long-standing knowledge of their properties, built up over years of assessments.”
This new service will help organisations meet legal requirements while also enhancing safety outcomes for residents, staff and visitors.
The launch demonstrates In‑Line Safety Ltd’s ongoing commitment to raising the standard of fire safety planning across sectors impacted by the forthcoming regulatory updates.
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