Compartmentation Surveys
Comprehensive Compartmentation Surveys for Passive Fire Protection
At Assure Fire Safety, our compartmentation surveys are designed to identify weaknesses in your building’s passive fire protection. Compartmentation is essential for limiting the spread of fire and smoke, helping to protect escape routes and reduce damage. Our expert team inspects walls, floors, ceilings, and service penetrations to ensure fire-resisting barriers are intact and compliant with current regulations. We assess for breaches, poor workmanship, and unprotected openings that could compromise fire safety. Following the survey, we provide a clear, detailed report with practical recommendations to restore or improve compartment integrity, helping you meet legal obligations and protect lives and property.
Compartmentation involves dividing a building into fire-resistant sections using walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. This containment allows more time for evacuation and limits damage.
Over time, building alterations, poor workmanship, or wear and tear can compromise fire barriers. A survey identifies breaches or defects that could allow fire or smoke to spread, helping you stay compliant and safe.
Our surveys inspect key areas such as service risers, wall and floor junctions, ceiling voids, and fire-stopping installations. We assess for gaps, damaged materials, missing seals, and any non-compliance with fire safety regulations.
The Responsible Person — typically the building owner, employer, or facilities manager — is legally required to ensure passive fire protection measures, including compartmentation, are maintained and effective.
You’ll receive a comprehensive report detailing any issues found, complete with photographic evidence and clear recommendations for remedial work. We can also support with project management or refer trusted contractors if needed.
