Every building’s primary defence against fire is compartmentation—the division of a structure into fire-rated cells to contain smoke and flames. Over time, building alterations, maintenance works, and natural wear can create hidden breaches in these barriers. At FSD Maintenance, our certified passive fire inspection and compartmentation surveys provide a rigorous, top-to-bottom health check of your property. Based in Kent, our specialist surveyors utilize advanced diagnostic techniques to evaluate floors, walls, structures, and fire doors, identifying every potential vulnerability before it becomes a legal or life-threatening liability.
Our tailored surveys are designed to give commercial property owners, main contractors, and facilities managers absolute clarity on their building’s safety status:
Comprehensive examination of all fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings to ensure robust structural containment.
Thorough assessment of fire doors, including frames, intumescent seals, hinges, and self-closing mechanisms against British Standards.
Pinpointing unsealed gaps caused by newly installed cables, pipes, or mechanical ductwork.
Every inspected area and fire barrier is logged digitally with its own unique ID, creating a transparent, traceable safety history.
We deliver an easy-to-understand, photographic report categorising defects by severity so you can budget and execute repairs efficiently.
In the UK, compliance is not optional. Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Act 2021, building owners and “Responsible Persons” carry the legal duty to maintain proper fire safety measures. Our surveys are conducted strictly in accordance with Approved Document B guidelines and ASFP (Association for Specialist Fire Protection) standards. By partnering with FSD Maintenance, you receive a legally robust compliance roadmap that protects you during official audits and safeguards the insurance validity of your commercial premises.
Under UK fire safety regulations, it is highly recommended to conduct a formal compartmentation survey every 1 to 3 years, depending on the building’s usage, occupancy type, and any recent structural or maintenance works that may have breached existing fire barriers.
The Golden Thread is a legal requirement under the UK Building Safety Act ensuring that accurate safety data is digitally recorded and kept throughout a building’s lifecycle. Our surveys support this by providing fully digitised, time-stamped, and photographed records of every fire safety asset we inspect.
Not at all. Our team is trained to work discreetly and efficiently. Most inspections are non-destructive and carried out within ceiling voids, risers, and plant rooms, meaning your staff or tenants can continue their day completely undisturbed.
Yes. As full-service passive fire protection specialists, FSD Maintenance can seamlessly transition from the survey phase to executing the required fire-stopping, penetration sealing, or cavity barrier installations, providing a single, trusted point of contact.
Don’t wait for an inspection failure to secure your property. Speak directly with a Kent-based passive fire protection specialist today to discuss your project requirements or to book a comprehensive site survey.
