Servicing and Maintenance

Fire Damper Maintenance and Compliance

Regular maintenance is crucial to ensuring that fire dampers function correctly in an emergency.

UK regulations require that fire dampers undergo routine inspections and testing at least once a year. During these inspections, professionals check for obstructions, test the closing mechanism, and ensure the damper is in good working
condition.

Why Fire Dampers Are Essential for Your Building

Fire dampers provide critical protection, reducing the risk of fire spreading through a building’s ventilation system. They are essential in hospitals, offices, shopping centres, and residential buildings, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations and safeguarding occupants.

If you need professional fire damper installation, maintenance, or compliance checks, our expert team is here to help.

UK Regulations on Fire Dampers and Fire Stopping

Fire dampers and fire stopping are essential components of a building’s passive fire
protection system, and their installation and maintenance must comply with strict UK
regulations:

 Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 – Requires responsible
persons to ensure fire safety measures, including fire dampers, are properly
maintained.

 BS 9999:2017 – Provides guidance on fire safety in buildings, including the
correct installation, maintenance, and testing of fire dampers.

 BS EN 1366-2 – Specifies fire resistance testing methods for fire dampers.
 Approved Document B (Building Regulations 2019) – Outlines fire safety
requirements for new and existing buildings, ensuring that compartmentation
and fire stopping measures, such as dampers, meet safety standards.

 BS 476 Part 20-24 – Covers fire resistance testing for building materials and
components, including fire stopping methods.

The Importance of Fire Dampers in UK Buildings

In the UK, strict fire safety regulations govern the installation and maintenance of fire
dampers. According to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and BS
9999:2017, fire dampers must be properly installed, tested, and regularly maintained
to remain effective in the event of a fire. Failure to comply with these regulations can
result in severe legal and financial consequences for building owners and managers.

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