Occupancy Capacity, Exit Calculations & Evacuation Planning Using 3D Digital Mapping.

Protect your visitors, staff, and reputation with precise, data-led fire safety planning.

We provide specialist Fire Safety Consultancy for event venues and places of assembly, using advanced 3D building scans and digital floor space analysis to accurately calculate occupancy capacity, exit widths, and safe evacuation strategies.

Occupancy Capacity Calculations

Using current fire safety guidance and floor area analysis, we determine:

Maximum safe occupancy
Seating vs standing configurations
Layout-dependent capacity changes
Risk-based occupancy adjustments

You receive documented calculations to support licensing, event planning, and compliance discussions.

Exit Capacity & Means of Escape Analysis.

We assess:

Exit widths and numbers
Travel distances
Final exit discharge areas
Bottlenecks and congestion risk
Accessibility considerations

All findings are supported by scaled digital plans and visual references.

Evacuation Planning & Strategy

Beyond calculations, we help you develop:

Practical evacuation procedures
Staff briefing guidance
Assembly point planning
Emergency signage positioning
Layout optimisation for safer flow

The Venue Compliance Package.

Advanced Fire Safety Consultancy for Event Venues & Places of Assembly

Precision. Protection. Professional Assurance.

Our Venue Compliance Package is a premium fire safety consultancy service designed specifically for event venues, high-occupancy spaces, and places of assembly.

Using advanced 3D digital building scanning and floor space analysis, we deliver defensible occupancy calculations, exit capacity assessments, and evacuation planning documentation suitable for licensing authorities, insurers, and regulatory review.

Professional Documentation Pack

You receive:

Digital floorplans
3D interactive venue model
Occupancy calculation report
Exit capacity report
Evacuation strategy summary

Why Venue Operators Choose This Package

Defensible, evidence-based calculations
Clear documentation for authorities
Reduced compliance uncertainty
Professional presentation during inspections
Confidence when hosting high-capacity events

Ideal For

New venue licensing applications
Change of layout or refurbishment
Capacity increases
One-off large events
Temporary structures
Ongoing venue compliance management

Book a Compliance Consultation

If you operate a venue where occupancy, safety, and licensing matter, the Venue Compliance Package provides clarity and confidence.

External Digital Mapping

Comprehensive event safety planning doesn’t stop at the building walls.

As part of our advanced consultancy service, we can provide both internal 3D scanning and external aerial mapping-using the latest drone technology.

External Site & Access Analysis

Using professional drone systems, we capture detailed aerial imagery and site layouts to assess:

Fire & Rescue Service appliance access routes
Emergency vehicle turning circles
Hydrant proximity and access
Crowd ingress and egress flow outside the venue
Emergency rendezvous and marshalling points
Temporary structure positioning
Perimeter security planning

This provides a clear visual overview of how your event operates beyond the building footprint.

The external imagery and digital mapping can also support event management teams, security personnel, stewards and marshals, traffic management teams, and emergency service liaison by providing a clear visual overview of the site. This enables better coordination, improved communication, and more effective planning both in advance of the event and on the day itself.

Please note that drone operations are subject to weather conditions and any applicable airspace or aerospace restrictions. Where required, appropriate permissions and prior planning will be undertaken to ensure all activity is carried out safely, legally, and in full compliance with current aviation regulations.

Let’s Simulate Your Evacuation.

Simulating an evacuation drill is a valuable exercise in assessing the effectiveness of a building’s emergency procedures and occupant response. It allows potential issues—such as congestion at exits, delayed pre-movement times, or inadequate alarm audibility—to be identified in a controlled environment without exposing occupants to real risk.

Evacuation simulation also provides quantitative data on total evacuation time, flow rates, and bottleneck locations, enabling comparison against performance criteria such as Required Safe Egress Time (RSET). The findings can inform improvements to exit design, signage, staff training, and emergency planning.

Ultimately, undertaking evacuation simulations enhances life safety, supports regulatory compliance, and increases confidence that occupants can evacuate safely under fire conditions.

Fire Safety Case Study.

We attended a large place of assembly to meet directly with the management team and gain a full understanding of the building’s layout, occupancy profile, and operational procedures.

A comprehensive Fire Risk Assessment was carried out in accordance with current legislation and best practice guidance. The assessment reviewed fire hazards, means of escape, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, signage, staff training procedures, and overall fire safety management arrangements.

To support both compliance documentation and practical evacuation planning, we produced detailed 2D floor plans and 3D visual layouts of the building. These drawings provided clear identification of:

Escape routes and final exits
Fire alarm call points and detection devices
Firefighting equipment locations
Compartmentation and fire-resisting elements
Assembly points and evacuation flow

The visual documentation enhanced the management team’s understanding of the building’s fire strategy and improved communication across stakeholders.

We also worked closely with the client to clarify and calculate the maximum occupancy levels for different areas of the building. This ensured safe capacity management, compliant escape widths, and appropriate evacuation times in line with the building’s intended use.

By combining technical assessment with practical guidance, we supported the management team in strengthening their fire safety procedures, improving evacuation preparedness, and maintaining ongoing compliance.