COMPARTMENTATION SURVEYS.
MSFC Ltd offer fully accredited, third-party inspections for fire stopping compartmentation. Whether your requirement is for a single building or a full estate, our expert team are on hand to deliver detailed surveys nationwide.
With broad, multi-sector experience, we specialise in delivering inspections in occupied buildings, providing our clients with all the information needed to make informed decisions on how to maintain passive fire safety in their buildings.
What to Expect From a Compartmentation Survey
Our team will visually inspect all areas of the identified compartment lines within your building to assess their likely performance in the event of a fire. Defects in compartmentation lines can take numerous forms and require expert identification.
Common defects include: simple penetrations, such as pipework entering or exiting a compartment with no gaps, inappropriate firestopping, allowing smoke or fire to potentially pass from one compartment to another.
Other defects include, cabling, voids, ducting or linear gaps where compartment lines do not fully encapsulate the compartment. These defects are either latent, from the original build, or imposed from subsequent works (such as M&E events). Both examples are frequent occurrences, therefore the need for regular inspection of compartment lines is essential to maintain the integrity of your building.