Service Description

Fire dampers are crucial passive fire protection products that help to prevent the quick and dangerous spread of fire and smoke through building ductwork which penetrate fire and smoke barriers. They slow the progression of fire allowing people sufficient time to evacuate a building safely during a building fire. As with any safety apparatus, these need to be regularly tested and maintained in order to ensure that if and when the time comes, they will work and do their job effectively. A lack of upkeep, poor installation and failure to maintain dampers can lead to issues such as rusted, disintegrated or dust and dirt filled parts that can cause them to fail to function properly when they are needed. In the event of a fire, smoke and flames can travel quickly through ductwork making an already dangerous situation much worse, causing more damage to the building, spread fire to escape routes and put lives at risk, which is why fire dampers are so important. Here is what can be expected during our fire damper maintenance and testing appointments: An inventory of all fire dampers within the building and where they are located is created. All fire dampers are individually inspected for signs of corrosion, damage and obstructions. Each one is activated and physically ‘dropped’ to check effectiveness. Channels and runners are cleaned. Advice is given on any damaged dampers that need to be repaired or replaced. Dampers are reset. A comprehensive report is produced which details all locations, maintenance, agreed repairs and replacements as well as any recommendations and detailed exception reports on any failures.