CHIC Framework
As a CHIC member, you now have access to BB7’s trusted fire and building safety consultancy – supporting your compliance goals while helping you create safer homes and stronger communities.
Our services
As an appointed supplier on Lot 3 of the CHIC Fire and Building Safety Framework, BB7 is approved to deliver services across four key workstreams. These include façade engineering, building safety consultancy, fire door inspections and safety case support. Our team brings clarity and technical confidence to each of these areas, helping you stay compliant, manage risk, and create safer buildings.
The following services are those we are approved to deliver through the framework:
Workstream 1 – Cladding and Façade Engineering
RIBA Stage 1 (Preparation and Brief)
Initial fire and structural/thermal/weather performance planning for facades
RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design)
Façade strategy development, FRAEW assessments and façade remedial optioneering and development
RIBA Stage 3 (Developed Design)
Detailed façade development (including performance specification), reviews and remediation planning
RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design)
Design compliance checks
RIBA Stage 5 (Construction)
Site inspections and quality assurance of cladding works
RIBA Stage 6 (Handover and Close Out)
Final inspection, as built and O&M reviews, final EWS1 form and client reporting
RIBA Stage 7 (In Use)
Defect liability period inspections
Workstream 2 – Building Safety Consultancy
RIBA Pre-Stage 1 (Strategic Definition)
Initial strategy alignment with BSA and client briefing support.
RIBA Stage 1 (Preparation and Brief)
Fire design brief development, Setting of project-specific fire objectives
RIBA Stage 2 (Concept Design)
Fire strategy concept development, PFSS preparation
RIBA Stage 3 (Developed Design)
Coordinated fire strategy and reporting
RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design)
Technical compliance reviews, peer reviews of fire safety design
RIBA Stage 5 (Construction)
Site inspections, on-site fire safety coordination
RIBA Stage 6 (Handover and Close Out)
Final fire strategy issuance, handover documentation
RIBA Stage 7 (In Use)
In-use fire risk reviews, ongoing compliance monitoring
Workstream 3 – Fire Door Inspection Consultancy
RIBA Stage 4 (Technical Design)
Fire door scheduling and compliance specifications
RIBA Stage 5 (Construction)
Installation QA and compliance inspections
RIBA Stage 6 (Handover and Close Out)
Certification inspection and fire door audit trail
RIBA Stage 7 (In Use)
Planned fire door inspections and lifecycle audits
Workstream 5 – Building Safety Case Consultancy
Simple, compliant procurement
CHIC members can appoint BB7 via mini competition, or where suitable, direct award. We’re here to guide you through the options and help you get started quickly and compliantly.
Our experience
- Fairview Estates Housing
- 12 Calthorpe Road
- Addenbrooke House
- Fairview Estates Housing
- 12 Calthorpe Road
- Addenbrooke House
High-quality homes across London and the Home Counties. Our BB7 Fire Assurance & Risk Management teams have been assisting Fairview Estates Housing with their legacy stock, providing FRAEW, EWS1, and fire risk assessment services.
If you’re planning a project or need advice on fire and building safety, our team is here to help. Reach out to discuss how we can support you through the CHIC Framework.