Fire compliance surveys

Part of: Passive Fire Services

A fire compliance survey is a detailed inspection of a building’s fire safety measures, ensuring they meet regulatory standards and effectively protect occupants from fire hazards. This survey, which is carried out by PTSG’s passive fire specialists, identifies any fire risks, non-compliance issues and areas for improvement to enhance fire safety.

A fire compliance surveys covers:

• Fire risk assessment – identifying potential fire hazards and risks to occupants
• Fire compartmentation – checking fire-resistant walls, floors and ceilings and verifying fire-stopping assets meet safety standards
• Fire detection and alarm systems – inspecting smoke and heat detectors and checking alarm functionality and maintenance records
• Fire suppression systems – ensuring assets such as sprinklers and extinguishers are installed and functioning correctly; and checking dry/wet riser systems
• Emergency lighting and escape routes – verifying they are operational
• Fire door inspection – checking correct installation and current condition of doors, closers, seals and ratings

A fire compliance survey is essential for:

• Meeting legal requirements – ensuring compliance and avoiding fines and penalties
• Preventing fire risks – identifying hazards before they cause a fire
• Ensuring safe evacuation – checking fire exits, emergency lighting and escape routes