Solar PV installations introduce fire-related risks that must be addressed under Building Regulations Part B and fire risk assessment requirements. Key considerations include the fire classification of panel materials, the risk of electrical arc faults generating ignition sources, access routes for emergency services to roof level, and the integrity of fire compartmentation where cable routes penetrate building fabric.
For commercial buildings, the responsible person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order is required to review fire risk assessments when solar PV is installed. Solar Surveys works alongside fire safety consultants on pre-construction projects where a comprehensive compliance package is required, coordinating structural, electrical, and fire safety documentation into a single project dossier.