Fire Compartmentation
To prevent fire from spreading through your building you need to consider what fire compartmentation methods you have in place. These methods use seals and other flame retardant materials to lessen the fire risk in a building. Also, it aims to stop or delay the spread of both flames and smoke. It is a vital factor in meeting modern British Standards on fire safety as well as common building regulations.
Why Do I Need Fire Compartmentation?
Of course, one of the main reasons as to why fire compartmentation is so important, is for your own safety, as well as for property protection.
Fire and smoke can spread rapidly through any building, and since the late 1970s efforts have been made to prevent any major loss of life.
In addition, Article 17 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 recommends that planned maintenance involving fire risk assessments are carried out regularly. As such, you need to use the services of a company that can service your building reliably and completely.
Services Offered by Meritas
At Meritas Fire & Security Protection we can perform fire compartmentation risk assessments and surveys to help keep your building safe. Some of the aspects involved with the fire compartmentation risk assessment and surveys we provide, include:
- An inspection of the current condition of the existing fire compartments.
- Installation of highly effective fire solutions.
- Ensuring doors, walls, floors and ceilings protecting escape routes are able to resist smoke and fire long enough for people to escape.
- Making sure suspended walls and ceilings offer fire resistance up to the floor slab level above.
- Checking that all manufacturers and products used are appropriate for firestopping works.
We are a fully certified company approved to the highest quality standards. As such, we always ensure we expertly install the highest quality products when it comes to passive fire protection. Through effective fire compartmentation we will help you:
- Meet current building regulations and British Standards.
- Prevent the spread of fire and toxic smoke.
- Subdivide the building into manageable risk areas.
- Provide safe means of escape during emergencies.
Speak to us today for expert advice or to arrange a quotation
If you have any questions or would like more information about Meritas, then why not contact our friendly team of experts.
Call for expert advice
01621 770 834
Alternatively, email us
enquiries@meritas.co.uk
Meritas Fire & Security Protection Limited
18 West Station Yard
Maldon
Essex
CM9 6TW
Meritas Fire & Security Protection
Meritas Fire & Security Protection can offer you the best quality risk assessments, surveys and installations to offer you peace of mind. To find out more about the services we offer, please get in touch with us today.
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