Define competent fire engineer knowledge and skills
That the government convene a group of practitioner and academic fire engineers and such other professionals as it thinks fit to produce an authoritative statement of the knowledge and skills to be expected of a competent fire engineer. Such a statement would also enable others in the construction industry to understand better the nature and importance of a fire engineer's work. (113.27)
- An authoritative statement on fire engineer competence was published on 17 December 2025, alongside a next steps paper outlining key principles for future professional regulation (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Recommendations Dashboard, MHCLG, December 2025).
- The government's dashboard states this recommendation is complete and has been fully discharged (Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Recommendations Dashboard, MHCLG, updated March 2026).
How was this evidence gathered?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe government accepts this recommendation. We will convene a panel of academics and industry experts to consider what should be expected of a competent fire engineer. The panel will also support and advise on the implementation of other recommendations in respect of fire engineers.
Progress Timeline
Authoritative statement on fire engineer competence published 17 December 2025 alongside next steps paper outlining key principles for future profession regulation. Recommendation fully discharged.