Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls (FRAEW) — UK-Wide
PAS 9980:2022 sets the methodology for appraising the fire risk posed by cladding and external wall systems on existing multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings over 11 metres. These appraisals sit beyond the competence of a typical fire risk assessor: they demand fire engineering judgement, construction knowledge and the ability to physically verify what a wall is made of. Kirkwood provides all three, anywhere in the UK.
A Tiered, Proportionate Service
TIER 1
Completion Visit
You hold a current external wall report and fire engineer's report but need additional elements (for example, windows) assessed. We collate the existing information and gather what's missing to complete the appraisal.
TIER 2
Engineering Review
You hold a current external wall report and need the fire engineering appraisal. We review the existing survey data and issue the report needed to complete the assessment.
TIER 3
Full FRAEW
A complete PAS 9980 appraisal from enquiry to conclusion: investigation, material identification, intrusive survey where required, engineering analysis and a defensible report — by a team qualified and insured for the work.
Evidence First
Our appraisals are built on verified construction data, not assumptions: through-wall investigation, material identification, and drone and LiDAR survey of elevations where access is difficult. Conclusions you can put in front of lenders, insurers, residents and regulators.
Who This Is For
Freeholders, RTM companies and managing agents, housing associations, lenders and institutional owners with residential buildings over 11 metres anywhere in the UK.