Fire Damper Testing
Are you aware that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 now puts the onus on you as a building owner/manager to ensure you have up to date service records for all matters pertaining to your buildings Fire Safety systems and their routine maintenance?
Fire Dampers within your ventilation systems form a critical part of your ability to contain fire should it break out and should in most cases be tested annually.
These Fire Safety metal curtain devices live within the air ventilation ductwork system in your building. Designed to stop fire and smoke quickly spreading, they are situated at various points where ductwork passes through fire compartment walls and floor levels within the building structure. Fire Dampers are a critical part of any buildings Fire Safety. They have been specifically designed to slow down and contain fire within a certain area to allow additional time for evacuation of building users and entry of Fire Fighters.
If your fire dampers are found to be faulty or inaccessible we provide a one stop shop for remedial actions such as access doors, ductwork modifications, repair and replacement if required.
NAP Air Hygiene provides you with a full report detailing maintenance undertaken, location and confirming a drop test was carried out.
With our experienced team of specialist contractors, we are always available to provide these vital services to our customers. Our 15-strong team are fully qualified and hold CP certifications and all undertake regular training to keep fully updated with changes in British Standards and H&S.
All works are backed by a comprehensive report and certification, promptly delivered and backed by a sign off sheet from every site visit.
Fire dampers within your ventilation systems form a critical part of your ability to contain fire should it break out and should in most cases be tested annually.
Any building with a ventilation system is likely to have fire dampers installed that may have been untested for many years, contact NAP Air Hygiene to ensure your full compliance with Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Our Other Services
Ductwork Cleaning
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Compliance with legal requirements as set out in The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulation 1992
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Modern duct cleaning equipment and techniques
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Comprehensive report complete with photographs
All ductwork ventilation systems are protected by filters however, these filters do not protect from all fine dusts and microbiological contaminants and over time dust and dirt will build up in your systems.
National Air Hygiene Risk Assessments
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Compliance with legal requirements as set out in The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulation 1992
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A suite of bespoke dust, air quality and microbiological sampling
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A full solution service for any issues found
A comprehensive clean of all systems is not always necessary and a simple Air Hygiene Risk Assessment is all that is required.
Smoke Vent Testing
Smoke ventilation system service works are also an essential legal requirement in buildings where an at least manual ppm must take place
To undertake a service we check functionality, interface with controls, electrical test, test of battery back-up if applicable, fan speed test if applicable, lubrication of parts where appropriate
The production of a concise report and certificate of compliance detailing work carried out and complete with any appropriate photographic evidence, and recommendations for any further action required