Over the years, we have helped hundreds of clients up and down the country with passive fire protection solutions. Our clients in the beginning often ask similar questions, so to help we have collected our answers to the most frequently asked queries here for your convenience.
A useful way to understand the purpose of a fire damper is to visualise it as a castle gate. When all is well within the castle or building, the gate remains open to allow air to flow throughout it. If a fire is detected, the damper slams shut, preventing the spread of the flames.
The way by which a fire damper ‘detects’ a fire can vary depending on which type of damper it is. Fusible link fire dampers operate mechanically, whilst electronic fire dampers are controlled by control panels that act alongside the rest of the buildings fire protection systems.
Despite their critical role in combatting fires, fire dampers are often unseen, hidden away in ceilings and fire walls. Fire dampers come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, but the most common types are presented below.
Fire damper inspections can vary dramatically in scope and scale, depending on the size and complexity of a building. We quote fire damper inspections on a case-by-case basis to ensure that our prices can accommodate clients of all sizes.
If you would like a free no obligation quote, please call our office on 020 4619 2169. Alternatively, you can reach us at any time via email at Info@adpcompliance.co.uk.
The testing of fire dampers is a legal requirement. By law, fire dampers must be tested by a qualified technician at least once a year. Larger buildings however require two yearly visits.
If you are unsure, we recommend getting in touch with an expert who can assist you.
Smaller buildings may often only need a day or so for a team of engineers to comprehensively inspect all the fire dampers. Like the cost of a project however, the time needed for an inspection is subject to many variables which need to be considered by a qualified operations manager.
Your ADP quote will include an estimate of the time needed for the inspection at no extra cost.
The world of passive fire protection can often feel like a maze of buzzwords, piles of legislation and a headache to get into. We are here to help in anyway that we can with questions big or small. Call us on 020 4619 2169 or email us on Info@adpcompliance.co.uk and we will try our best to help you.
