Fire compartmentation surveys are essential for assessing the integrity of a building’s passive fire protection. Compartmentation involves dividing a building into fire-resistant sections, designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and give emergency services more time to respond. Our fire compartmentation surveys identify any breaches or weaknesses in these protective barriers, helping ensure your premises remain compliant with UK fire safety regulations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and guidance in Approved Document B.
At FireRite, our surveys include a thorough inspection of fire-resisting walls, floors, ceilings, service penetrations, risers, and voids. We check for damaged or missing fire stopping, unsealed cable trays or pipework, and any unauthorised alterations that may compromise fire resistance. A detailed report is provided with photographic evidence, risk ratings, and recommended remedial actions. This proactive service gives building owners and duty holders the information needed to address fire safety risks before they become liabilities, helping to prevent prosecution, enforcement action, or catastrophic loss.
A commercial fire compartmentation survey is a critical part of maintaining a safe and legally compliant business environment. In offices, warehouses, schools, healthcare facilities, and residential blocks, fire compartmentation is designed to contain fire within a designated area for a set period (typically 30, 60 or 120 minutes). If this barrier is compromised, fire and smoke can rapidly spread throughout the building—putting lives, assets, and business continuity at serious risk.
FireRite offers specialist compartmentation surveys for commercial buildings, conducted by trained fire safety professionals with experience across a wide range of sectors. Each survey includes detailed mapping of compartment lines, assessment of service penetrations and voids, inspection of fire doors and barriers, and checks for compliance with fire stopping standards. This service is vital for businesses undergoing changes in layout, recent renovations, or following a fire risk assessment where compartmentation concerns were raised. By identifying weaknesses and recommending corrective actions, we help businesses remain compliant and protect their people, property, and reputation.
Ensuring that fire stopping and compartmentation are correctly installed and maintained is not just a safety precaution—it’s a legal requirement. Many buildings, especially older or modified ones, unknowingly contain breaches in their fire-resistant barriers. These can result from new cabling, pipe installations, or building alterations that haven’t been properly sealed. A professional fire stopping and compartmentation inspection identifies these hidden dangers and ensures your fire protection strategy remains intact.
FireRite’s comprehensive inspection service includes the identification of penetrations in compartment walls, inadequate or missing fire collars and sleeves, non-compliant sealants, and poor workmanship around service installations. All findings are documented in a detailed compliance report, complete with remedial priorities and guidance on how to restore protection. This service is essential for facilities managers, landlords, and duty holders looking to meet their obligations under the Fire Safety Order and ensure ongoing fire strategy integrity. By investing in regular fire compartmentation inspections, you safeguard lives, reduce liability, and demonstrate a clear commitment to fire safety best practice.
