Harvey Brown, Author at ADP Compliance Ltd https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/author/harvey-brown/ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 10:56:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/cropped-cropped-ADP-LOGO-32x32.png Harvey Brown, Author at ADP Compliance Ltd https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/author/harvey-brown/ 32 32 Frequently Asked Questions https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/frequently-asked-questions/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:48:20 +0000 https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/?p=714 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. What is the purpose of a fire damper? A […]

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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.

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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.

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]]> What are fusible link fire dampers? https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/what-are-fusible-link-fire-dampers/ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:07:33 +0000 https://www.adpcompliance.co.uk/?p=703 Fire dampers can vary in complexity, shape and style, but they all serve the same general purpose. They are designed to block the path of an encroaching fire and compartmentalise it into areas where the flames can be safely and effectively combatted by emergency services.

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There are two main categories of fire dampers:

  • Mechanical fire dampers
  • Electrical fire dampers
 

Mechanical dampers, sometimes known as fusible link fire dampers, act independently from one another, as well as the buildings other fire countermeasures and alarm systems. They are controlled by their namesake, the ‘fusible link’. This small piece of highly engineered metal is designed to melt at a certain temperature, opening the ‘link’ and allowing the shutter to close when the fire is near. Once a fusible link has melted, the fire damper will not open again until it has been reset with a new link by a technician.

The simplicity of the fusible link fire damper is its most prized feature. Whist more sophisticated fire dampers do exist, mechanical fire dampers, when serviced routinely are perfectly capable forms of fire protection.

Fusible link fire damper maintenance

All fire dampers, including mechanical fire dampers, are required by law to be serviced at least once a year. In many cases, especially for larger buildings, this increases to at least every six months. This is to mitigate the chances of a fire damper failing to operate when you need it most.

ADP Compliance offer free advice and quotes on fire damper maintenance, as well as other forms of fire and smoke protection.

If you would like to learn more about how we can help, please contact us on 020 4619 2169. Alternatively, you can reach us via email at Info@adpcompliance.co.uk

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