A Fire Zone Plan is one of the most important—yet often overlooked—documents in commercial fire safety management. Whether you operate a shop, office, restaurant, warehouse or mixed-use premises, a well-designed fire zone plan is crucial for demonstrating compliance, supporting your Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) and helping occupants and emergency responders act quickly during a fire.
Following the increased regulatory scrutiny brought by the Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, UK businesses in 2025 are expected to maintain clear, accurate and up-to-date fire zone plans as part of their core fire-safety documentation.
What Is a Fire Zone Plan?
A fire zone plan is a visual layout showing how a building is divided into fire compartments or “zones” to control the spread of fire and smoke. It highlights:
This map sits alongside your FRA, Fire Policy and Evacuation Plan to form a complete fire-safety strategy.
At Spycon Security Ltd, we create clear, accurate and fully compliant fire zone plans tailored to your building layout and fire-safety requirements. Our team ensures all zones, escape routes, fire equipment and compartmentation details are presented in a professional, easy-to- understand format that integrates seamlessly with your FRA and evacuation strategy.
A compliant, up-to-date fire zone plan helps you:
Insurance assessors and fire authorities often request zone plans during audits, making them essential for accountability and risk reduction.
A high-quality fire zone plan should reference the following standards:
Aligning with these standards strengthens compliance and ensures your plan follows recognised best practice.
