Fire compartmentation is an important aspect of passive fire protection, which involves subdividing buildings into smaller, manageable areas in order to contain a fire in the event of an outbreak. A thorough fire risk assessment should pick up the elements of fire compartmentation in your building but not necessarily cover every aspect. So a more detailed fire compartmentation survey is advised to ensure there are no significant issues with defective measures or non-compliance with current guidance.
Our team of expert surveyors conduct comprehensive and largely non-intrusive Fire Compartmentation Surveys in Buckinghamshire to evaluate the fire-resistance and integrity of your building, identify potential issues and make recommendations for any necessary improvements.
We take into account current legislation and safety standards when assessing the compartmentation measures and provide detailed reports on the condition of your walls and floors, any roof and wall voids, any risers and shafts and all floor voids and basements.
It’s also important to have your fire compartmentation checked on a regular basis. Things change in your property, and any sort of layout changes or construction work can affect your fire integrity. So we can provide regular fire compartmentation surveys to help you identify changes that may need attention.
For building owners and managers in Buckinghamshire, a survey can clarify the condition of fire separation measures in accessible parts of a property and give you a practical basis for planning remedial work. It may be useful after refurbishment or new service installations, or when a fire risk assessment has identified possible defects. Tell us about the property and any areas of concern so we can discuss the survey scope and provide a quotation.
Our detailed fire compartmentation survey will identify any issues or defects with the fire compartments and provide a detailed report of our findings. In addition, we will provide recommendations for any necessary repairs, replacements, or upgrades. We can then provide a free, no obligation quotation for carrying out any of the work that has been recommended.
There are a number of factors that can cause fire compartmentation to fail. These are largely related to either the construction and materials used, or the inadequate maintenance of fire compartmentation components including fire doors, and fire stopping. Typical issues include:
Damaged fire doors
The absence of adequate fire stopping provisions in required locations
Poor or non-existent maintenance provisions
Incorrect and non-certified use of materials for fire compartmentation
Damaged or missing passive fire protection measures including fire dampers, fire curtains or shutter (where applicable).
We work closely with building owners, building managers and clients to discuss the findings of the inspection and provide advice on any necessary actions that need to be taken to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
We will provide all relevant documentation, including inspection reports, product data sheets, and maintenance records.
OCD Fire Management Solutions (OCD FM) offers comprehensive fire compartmentation survey services for buildings of all types and sizes.
The services we offer cover all aspects of fire safety, including fire detection and warning systems, emergency lighting, escape routes, and firefighting equipment as well as walls, floors, basements, shafts, risers and voids.
Our team will inspect the agreed areas and record findings and any access limitations in the survey report.
We can review previous reports or a site fire strategy when these are available, and discuss access to the areas to be surveyed before the visit.
The OCD-FM team will carry out a thorough inspection of all fire compartments in the building(s), including walls, floors, ceilings, and penetrations. We use the latest technology available to support the agreed inspection scope and produce a clear, concise survey report highlighting any remedial measures needed.
The inspection will be carried out in compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
There are many reasons to choose OCD FM for your fire compartmentation survey needs. As well as being Fire Protection Specialists, here are five key reasons why you should consider us:
Outstanding commitment to deliver
Technology-led solutions
Emphasis on customer satisfaction
Flexibility and adaptability
Experienced and Professional Team
At OCD FM, we are confident that we can provide you with a fire management service that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.
We provide our Fire Compartmentation Surveys in Buckinghamshire and the following locations: Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Greater London, Suffolk, Kent, Surrey, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. If your business is outside these areas but within England, please get in contact as our teams often operate outside our immediate location.
We will follow all relevant health and safety guidelines and regulations during the inspection process. The client must provide safe and unrestricted access to all areas being inspected and identify any potential hazards or risks associated with the area being inspected.
We will take appropriate measures to minimize any environmental impact of the inspection process. The client is responsible for ensuring that any necessary permits or permissions are in place to conduct the fire compartmentation survey.
The client must provide any necessary keys or access codes to gain entry to the building or areas being surveyed.
Although our fire compartmentation surveys are generally non-intrusive, there may be some disruption to your operations purely from us being there, but we always aim to keep these disruptions to a minimum. Our surveyors work with the upmost professionalism to avoid any unnecessary barriers to your day to day operation. To that end it’s important that clients work with us to cooperate with our surveyors and provide any necessary assistance to minimise disruption.
Our fire compartmentation surveys are largely non or semi-intrusive, depending on the agreed scope and access available. However, if there are concerns around the structural integrity of your building, we may need to conduct an intrusive fire compartmentation survey to investigate the areas of concern. This can involve access to cavities, voids, ceiling spaces and walls. Don’t worry, we’ll inform you if these measures are necessary before completing any further investigation.
OCD FM delivers Fire Compartmentation Surveys and a whole range of Fire Protection Services across a wide range of commercial and residential properties. Specialising in fire doors, risk assessments, dry lining and passive fire protection. FIRAS Certificated.
We will conduct the fire compartmentation survey in accordance with Building Regulations guidance, relevant British Standards, current fire safety legislation and any site-specific fire strategy information made available.
We will treat all information obtained during the survey process as confidential and will not disclose it to any third parties without the client’s written consent, except where required by law.
The inspection looks for visible breaches in compartment lines, including around service penetrations, and considers how defects in fire stopping, fire doors or barriers could affect the separation of fire and smoke. The survey report can help you prioritise the findings and request a quotation for any recommended work.
Our trained and accredited passive fire protection specialists will undertake a number of steps when completing your fire compartmentation survey. These include (and are not restricted to):
Supply, Installation, Maintenance & Risk Assessments of fully certified fire doors.
Concise and accurate site survey and reports.
Fire stopping and compartmentation protection systems.
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