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Your Trusted Partner in Fire Prevention Plan

At Wiser Environment, we support businesses in navigating the complexities of Fire Prevention Plans, environmental permitting, waste exemptions, and regulatory compliance.  Whether you are starting a new operation or making changes to an existing site, our team provides clear, tailored guidance to help you secure the correct approvals quickly and efficiently. 

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Sectors We Support

Regardless of the size or stage of your operation, we’re here to guide you through the Fire Prevention Plan process — helping you achieve compliance, avoid unnecessary setbacks, and move forward with confidence. We support clients across a wide range of sectors, including:

  • Waste management & recycling facilities

  • Materials recovery & scrap processing

  • Automotive dismantling & ELV processing

  • Manufacturing & industrial operations

  • Biomass, composting & organic waste facilities

  • Electronics recycling & WEEE processors

  • Warehousing, logistics & waste storage sites

Wiser Supports Waste Operators Maintain Compliance

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Our Approach to Fire Prevention Plan

Preparing a Fire Prevention Plan (FPP) can be a complex regulatory process. Wiser Environment has extensive experience developing compliant FPPs for a wide range of waste management facilities, helping businesses protect their operations and reduce fire risk. We focus on delivering the most efficient and cost-effective route to compliance, giving you confidence that your submission will meet Environment Agency expectations and secure approval.

Step 1
Step 1

Pre-application Scoping

We start by getting to know your site, your operations, and how you manage waste, alongside your permit requirements. This helps set clear expectations from the outset, flag any potential compliance challenges early, and ensure the Fire Prevention Plan is built around both EA guidance and the realities of how your site actually operates.

Step 2
Step 2

FPP preparation

This stage focuses on building a clear, evidence-based understanding of your fire and environmental risks. Through a detailed technical review, we assess fire hazards, waste storage capacity, and drainage and containment arrangements to make sure your site is well-prepared and aligned with EA expectations.

Fire Risks Identification
Fire Risks Identification

Site Operations & Prevention Controls

We review your day-to-day activities, equipment, and site operations to understand where fire risks or ignition sources could arise. This includes looking at how combustible waste is stored and handled, as well as reviewing existing safety measures, such as site security, electrical systems, and equipment maintenance. All to make sure risks are being managed effectively.

Waste Capacity Assessment
Waste Capacity Assessment

Storage, Stockpiles & Fire Spread Prevention

We assess waste types, quantities, stockpile sizes, storage durations, and overall site capacity to ensure combustible waste is stored safely and within regulatory limits. Separation distances between waste piles, buildings, boundaries, and other combustible materials are reviewed to reduce the risk of self-combustion and fire spread.

Where standard distances aren’t achievable, we explore practical alternatives that maintain safety without disrupting your operations, such as compliant fire walls and fire bays.

Drainage, Containment & Pollution Control
Drainage, Containment & Pollution Control

Firewater Management

We look at how your site manages drainage, containment, and fire-water runoff to ensure contaminated water can be safely controlled if a fire occurs. This includes checking water supply availability and confirming that there’s enough on-site capacity to contain firefighting water before it can reach sensitive environmental areas. The aim is to reduce pollution risk, protect the environment, and keep your site compliant in the event of an incident.

Step 3
Step 3

Bespoke Fire Prevention Plan Development & Mitigation Strategy

Using everything learned in Phase 2, we develop a Fire Prevention Plan tailored specifically to your site, waste streams, and risk profile. This covers practical measures such as separation distances, firewall design, storage zoning, fire prevention infrastructure, and monitoring systems like CCTV, thermal cameras, and automated suppression. We work closely with your team to talk through each mitigation strategy, making sure the final plan is not only regulator-ready, but also realistic and workable for everyday operations.

Step 4
Step 4

Submission to the Environment Agency & Regulatory Follow-Up

Our team then handle the submission of your Fire Prevention Plan to the Environment Agency and manage any questions or feedback that follow.

Meet the Fire Prevention Plan Team

Ready to Begin?

Whether you’re applying for a new permit, updating an existing one or looking for guidance on compliance, our experienced team is here to help. We’ll take the complexity out of the process so you can focus on running your business with confidence.

Get in touch or give us a call at 01480 462 232​​

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