Comprehensive Fire Damper Servicing, Testing & Repairs
Whether for residential, commercial or industrial buildings, a fully functioning passive fire protection (PFP) system is essential for reducing the risk of structural damage and loss of life in the event of fire.
Fire Damper Testing & Maintenance
Fire dampers are a critical component of any PFP system as they slow and prevent the spread of fire from one compartment to another, limiting its devastating impact whilst helping to protect vital life-safety systems, and providing precious time for occupants to evacuate safely.
As with any life-safety system, fire dampers must be kept in good working order to ensure that they can perform effectively as intended in the case of an outbreak of fire.
Imperial Hygiene Solutions Ltd carries out regular fire damper tests and inspections to check their condition and highlight any potential issues. Once we have reported on our findings, we then perform the necessary maintenance and repairs to restore fire dampers to their efficient best.
Contact us on 0208 309 6699 to arrange a test,
inspection or repair of your property’s fire dampers.
Testing & Inspection
Poor installation and lack of maintenance can lead to a build-up of dirt, dust and even rust, all of which may cause dampers to fail or perform improperly at the moment of need. This can have a devastating effect on the structure and contents of a building, as well as on the occupants within. Routine fire damper inspections and testing with IHSL can help to identify issues and faults early, ensuring that your building’s passive fire safety system remains fully operational and satisfies the legal requirements.
Our Services include:
- Visual assessment to determine correct installation of each damper
- Inspection of the immediate fire barrier or fire protection
- Drop testing to ensure the correct drop function
- Checking accessibility for correct testing and cleaning
If your current system has restricted access, IHSL can supply and install and access panels, to enable to carry the testing of the dampers.
Maintenance & Repairs
Although there are many different designs of fire dampers, they generally contain a fusible link or thermal element which activates when the temperature within the compartment exceeds the designated ambient temperature level. The excessive heat melts the link, triggering the damper to close and form a secure fire barrier within the compartment. This helps to localise an outbreak of fire and prevent it from spreading through the ductwork to the rest of the building.
Nowadays, many of these components are fully automated, and rely on an electronic actuator to shut the damper at the very moment a fire alarm is triggered.
Regardless of their design, we commonly find multiple issues during fire damper inspections, including incorrect fixings, damaged or missing fire stopping around the damper, and disalignment with the designated fire compartment wall. As part of our maintenance and repair services, IHSL identifies and resolves these and other issues, providing a full report on our findings and a certificate of compliance upon completion.In addition, we offer thorough cleaning services to restore fire dampers and the surrounding ductwork to their most efficient and compliant state, for your peace of mind.
Legal Compliance
In accordance with the current fire safety regulations and building codes, it is a legal requirement that all fire dampers must undergo regular testing and maintenance, undertaken by qualified professionals. Failure to adhere to these codes and regulations can result in costly fines and legal complications.
BS9999:2017 Annex W1 states that spring-operated and automated fire dampers must be tested at least once per annum.
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Section 17 stipulates that all fire protection systems and elements of fire compartmentation should be subject to routine maintenance to ensure that they are in good working order.
The Health & Safety & Welfare at Work 1999 Act, Regulations 5 & 6 stipulate regular inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork systems and in compliance with the Fire Safety regulations.
All tests carried out by IHSL’s qualified technicians are performed in accordance with BESA Technical Bulletin 001.
Get In Touch
To schedule a fire damper test or find out more about our maintenance and repairs services, call us today on: