Check Fire Dampers Limited - We check for the sake of life

Why?

For over forty years air conditioning and fire dampers have been installed in well designed buildings for comfort and safey.

When were they last checked?

It is imperitive that fire dampers are checked on a regular basises to ensure that they are working properly.

The Problem

Just imagine how much dust, dirt, corrosion builds up over the years which erodes the safety of your building.

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Faulty fire dampers kill. It is your responsibility to ensure the safety of your employees and customers.

Why inspect and test fire and smoke dampers?

The necessity to inspect and test fire (FD) and smoke dampers (SD) is enforced by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

This is a crucial maintenance regime that must be carried out annually.

Failure to be able to produce evidence of inspection and testing may result in prosecution.
Over the years, we have seen many Fire Dampers installed incorrectly with the installation tape still intact, wedged open with wood/screwdrivers/service cables running through or in front of FDs, gaps and blades half dropped and stuck in situ.

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It is imperative that an annual inspection and test of the FDs and SDs are carried out by a competent person. All of our technicians are trained and have attended a CITB NI & CPD course for Inspection & Testing of Fire and Smoke Dampers.

REPORTING

Upon the completion of the inspection and testing, the information gathered on the Jobwatch software will be sent directly to our main office, where a full report is complied with a failed list of dampers included for easy reference.

All fire dampers will be marked on the drawings supplied or asset list. The frequency of reporting will be as agreed with the Site Contact

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Regulations on inspection & testing of Fire and Smoke Dampers

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RAMS

We provide each project with specific method statements and risk assessments to ensure that your project is bespoke and completed to the highest standard.

We will carry out a full asset survey of your Fire Dampers.

During the inspection access panels may be required to gain access to the dampers for visual and physical checking. These can be supplied and fitted during the survey.

Latest technology used to ensure no step is left out.

Using our new bespoke software programme, we record the asset, take photos for evidence and highlight any advisories. The full report is then sent to you.

The Fire Dampers will be internally inspected for signs of corrosion etc.

If the dampers are dirty, they shall be cleaned via manual vacuuming. If there are any obstructions these need to be removed.

The Fire Dampers shall then be tested for freedom of movement.

This if carried out by manually opening/closing the dampers by removal of the actuators or via the ETS test switch. If available a different coloured link to be applied to show that link has been tested.

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Regular Checks

Ensure your fire dampers are checked on a regulary basis and ensure your premises, staff and vistors are kept safe.

Stay Safe

Don’t leave it until it’s too late, contact us now so that we can check your fire dampers and ensure that they are all in perfect working order.

Legal Requirements

The duty to comply with the Health & Safety Regulations concerning ventilation system maintenance and cleaning has been in force since January 1st, 1996. Now, EN 15780, NAAD21 and TR19 have set new guidance.

Does your work environment require our services?

We check for the sake of life