Compartmentation survey.

The law requires you to maintain suitable and sufficient fire precautions. While the survey itself is not named in legislation, it is often the most reliable way to evidence that passive fire protection is effective and to close gaps found during a fire risk assessment.

A fire risk assessment reviews your overall fire safety arrangements and highlights concerns. A compartmentation survey goes deeper into the building fabric. It inspects the construction of compartments and fire stopping in detail, often accessing above ceilings, within risers, and behind service routes.

Expect targeted intrusive checks of compartment walls and floors, fire doors and frames, service penetrations, ductwork and dampers, voids above suspended ceilings, and vertical shafts and risers. Findings are geo‑referenced where possible and supported by photographs and clear recommendations.

Some access is intrusive, for example removing sample ceiling tiles, opening riser doors, and checking door hardware. We plan surveys around your operations, schedule out‑of‑hours or low‑impact windows where needed, and agree permits for any intrusive work in advance.

You receive a structured report with an executive summary, schedule of defects, photographs, priorities, and an action plan. Timescales depend on building size and access. We agree delivery dates at the outset and keep you updated throughout.

Review after significant changes such as refurbishments, new services, or a fire incident. As a guide, align checks with your fire risk assessment review cycle, and commission targeted re‑inspections after remedial works to verify completion.