C.S. Todd & Associates Ltd. (CSTA) is a practice of independent consultants. Formed in 1982, it specializes solely in fire safety and fire engineering. Being independent of any manufacturer, supplier or installer, the practice is able to offer unbiased opinion on all aspects of fire safety. The strength of the services the practice offers lies in the wide spectrum of experience and knowledge of the team of consultants that make up the practice.

We specialise in carrying out fire risk assessments and in advising on fire safety legislation. With the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and its equivalent in Scotland and Northern Ireland, we have guided our clients on how the law affects them and what changes they need to make to satisfy this legislation.

Colin Todd formed the practice after gaining many years of experience in risk management and fire protection engineering in two major companies and in the technical department of the former Fire Offices' Committee. The dedicated team he has brought together has both technical expertise and hands-on experience in the fire industry. They include both chartered engineers and fire safety professionals with local authority fire brigade experience.

C.S. Todd & Associates Ltd. offers a wide range of consultancy services in the field of fire safety and fire protection engineering. These include:

General Fire Engineering Advice

Guidance on the fire safety design of new or existing buildings, plan checking and studies/assessments of specific problems requiring an alternative approach to conventional prescriptive standards. Reviews of fire safety management policies and practices. Preparation of in-house standards guidance documents.