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Detailed Fire Compartmentation Surveys with Clear Next Steps
Spectis provides comprehensive fire compartmentation surveys to clients across the UK. Our IFSM Level 4-qualified surveyors thoroughly inspect your building’s fire barriers and stopping measures, delivering detailed digital reports with clear visuals and floorplan-mapped findings.
- IFSM Level 4 and FDIS-certified surveyors
- Easy to understand findings with clear next steps
- Digital reports mapped to your building layout
- Flexible scheduling with minimal disruption
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Why Fire Compartmentation Surveys Matters
Fire compartmentation is the practice of dividing a building into fire-resistant compartments to contain the spread of fire and smoke. Effective compartmentation protects lives and property by confining fire to its source for 30-60 minutes or more, keeping escape routes clear and giving firefighters time to respond. It’s a critical part of passive fire protection strategy in hospitals, schools, high-rise housing, and commercial buildings.
Regular fire compartmentation inspections are essential to ensure these barriers (walls, floors, ceilings, and seals around service penetrations) remain intact and up to standard. In the UK, maintaining fire-stopping and compartmentation is also a legal responsibility – the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Regulations require building owners to keep passive fire protection in efficient condition. A periodic survey can identify any breaches or weaknesses early, helping you address them before they endanger occupants or result in compliance issues.
Fire Compartmentation Surveys: More Than Just Fire Doors
Fire doors are just one part of the picture. At Spectis, our compartmentation surveys look at everything that prevents fire and smoke from spreading — not just what you can see. Here’s what we assess and why it matters:
Fire-Resistant Walls & Floors
These form the backbone of fire separation. We check for integrity, cracks, and breaches that could compromise fire resistance.
Cavity Barriers & Ceiling Voids
Spaces above ceilings or in lofts let fire spread fast if not properly compartmented. We check that adequate fire breaks are present.
Service Penetrations
Pipes, cables, and ducts must be sealed where they pass through walls or floors. Even a small gap can let fire or smoke through.
Vertical Risers & Shafts
Risers and lift shafts can act like chimneys if fire-stopping fails. We inspect each floor level for proper separation.
Fire Dampers, Glazing & Shutters
From ventilation ducts to fire-rated glass and shutters, we ensure these elements work together to maintain compartment integrity.
A proper compartmentation survey covers the entire passive fire protection system, not just the doors. That’s what we deliver. Clear insights, practical recommendations, and confidence that nothing is left unchecked.
Pair our fire compartmentation survey with our fire door inspection for a complete assessment of your buildings passive fire protection systems.
Reasons to Choose Spectis for Fire Compartmentation Surveys
Spectis stands out as a leader in fire compartmentation surveys, offering unmatched professionalism and thoroughness. Here’s why clients nationwide trust us:
IFSM Level 4 Qualified Surveyors
Our surveys are conducted by highly qualified experts (Institute of Fire Safety Managers Level 4), ensuring the highest standard of fire safety knowledge and competence.
Comprehensive Digital Reporting
We use modern tools like Bolster to document every finding. You receive a clear, interactive digital report with annotated photos and floor plans highlighting each compartment breach or deficiency. This visual approach makes it easy to understand issues and locations at a glance.
Risk-Ranked Action Plan
Each report comes with a prioritized remedial action plan. Issues are risk-ranked (e.g. high, medium, low) so you know which fire stopping breaches or deficiencies to address first. Our recommendations are actionable and tailored to your building’s needs, helping you plan repairs proactively and budget effectively.
Minimal Disruption Surveys
We coordinate survey schedules to minimise impact on your daily operations. Our team works efficiently (including outside normal hours if needed) to perform the inspection with little to no downtime for your facility – whether it’s a busy hospital ward or an occupied office.
Nationwide Experience Across Sectors
With projects spanning healthcare, education, social housing, and commercial properties, we understand the unique challenges of each environment. Our surveyors are DBS-checked for working in sensitive sites like schools and hospitals, and we tailor our approach to each sector’s compliance requirements (e.g. NHS HTM guidelines, housing regulations).
Long-Term Partnership
Spectis isn’t just a “survey-and-go” vendor. We aim to be your long-term fire safety partner. After delivering the report, we remain available to help implement solutions, from recommending qualified fire-stopping contractors to scheduling follow-up inspections. We support your ongoing compliance journey, keeping your passive fire protection robust year after year.
What Our Clients Say
“Spectis made fire door compliance so much easier for us. Their inspector was professional and explained everything in plain English – no confusing technical terms. The report identified which doors to fix first, which really helped us budget and plan. Thanks to Spectis, we feel confident our residents are safe and our documentation is up to date.”
— Fire Safety Manager, Housing Association
Ready to Protect Your Premises? – Get Your Fire Risk Assessment Quote
Don’t leave your fire safety to chance. A proper fire risk assessment can save lives, property, and legal headaches. Spectis is here to make the process straightforward and stress-free, with expert guidance at every step.
Next steps:
01. Request a quote
Request a quote using our online form, one of our friendly team will be in touch to provide costs and arrange a date for a risk assessment, scheduled around you.
02. We’ll thoroughly assess your site
Our expert fire risk assessor(s) will greet you on site, explain the checks, then methodically work through each element of our fire risk assessment to identify any areas of weakness in your fire safety plan.
03. Receive a detailed FRA report & remedial quote
We’ll provide you with a thorough, clear, and easy-to-digest report, suitable for all levels of management. We’ll provide a risk-adjusted (RAG) report broken down into Red, Amber, and Green categories so you can easily prioritise remedial work following our assessment. We will even include a competitive no-obligation quote from our sister company Fireact for any remedial work required.
With Spectis, you gain a long-term safety partner. Let us help you create a safer environment today.
Sector-Specific Fire Safety Expertise
We recognise that different sectors have different challenges and compliance needs when it comes to passive fire protection. Spectis tailors its fire compartmentation survey approach to suit your environment:
Healthcare
Education
Social Care
Property Management
Social Housing
Commercial
Hospitality
Student Accomodation
Whatever your sector, Spectis understands your world and works flexibly around it — delivering insight, clarity, and compliance you can rely on.
Clear Reports & Practical Guidance
One of our core promises is clarity. After a compartmentation survey, you won’t be left confused about what was found or unsure how to respond.
Spectis reports describe exactly what was inspected, where issues were identified, and what needs to happen next — in terms anyone responsible for fire safety can understand.
Instead of obscure codes or overcomplicated descriptions, you’ll see clear findings like:
“Ceiling void above corridor – missing cavity barrier between flats 3 and 4.”
Every report is supported by a structured action plan, helping you brief contractors, plan remedial work, and phase budgets effectively.
You’ll know what’s urgent, what needs addressing soon, and how to stay compliant across the building.
While many providers simply document defects, Spectis delivers the insight and structure to act on them — with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a fire compartmentation survey a legal requirement?
While the law may not explicitly mention “fire compartmentation surveys,” UK fire safety regulations (like the Regulatory Reform Order 2005 and Building Regulations) require that all passive fire protection features (fire doors, walls, floors, etc.) are maintained in good order. A fire compartmentation survey is the best practice method to ensure and demonstrate that compliance. Failing to maintain compartmentation can lead to legal penalties and increased liability, so most building owners conduct these surveys periodically as part of their safety regime.
How often should we have a compartmentation or passive fire survey done?
It depends on your building and risk profile. Generally, it’s wise to conduct a compartmentation survey after any major refurbishment or change in building use, or every few years as part of ongoing fire safety maintenance. High-risk or older buildings might need more frequent checks (annually or bi-annually), whereas lower-risk properties could integrate it with their fire risk assessment cycle (e.g. every 3–5 years). Spectis can advise on an appropriate schedule based on your specific circumstances.
What’s the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire compartmentation survey?
A fire risk assessment (FRA) is an overall review of your premises’ fire risks and safety measures (covering active systems, evacuation plans, management procedures, etc.), typically carried out by a fire risk assessor. A fire compartmentation survey, on the other hand, is a specialised inspection focused solely on passive fire protection features – primarily the integrity of walls, floors, ceilings, and barriers that prevent fire and smoke spread. An FRA might identify the need for a compartmentation survey if it finds potential issues, but it usually won’t detail the hidden construction problems. Our compartmentation surveys complement your FRA by providing that in-depth analysis of the building’s fabric.
Will the survey disrupt our operations or occupants?
We plan our surveys to be as non-intrusive as possible. Our team can work during off-peak hours or in isolated sections at a time. There may be brief access needed to various rooms or ceiling voids, but we coordinate with you to schedule these inspections conveniently. Spectis surveyors are efficient and respectful of occupied environments (in workplaces, we won’t distract your staff; in residential settings, we can work around tenants’ schedules). After the survey, we leave the site in the same condition as we found it – no mess, no damage.
Can Spectis help us fix the issues found in the survey?
We specialize in surveys and reporting, and while we do not directly install fire-stopping materials, we can certainly assist you in the next steps. Our report will detail exactly what remedial work is needed. We can recommend reputable third-party accredited contractors who can carry out fire stopping and compartmentation remediation to the required standard. Additionally, we offer follow-up inspections after the fixes are done, to verify the work and update your documentation. In short, we guide you from identification to resolution, ensuring you’re never left alone with a list of problems.
Accredited & Trusted
Spectis delivers fully compliant fire safety inspections using IFSM Level 4-qualified surveyors, FDIS-certified inspectors, and the Bolster Systems platform for clear, floorplan-linked reporting. All assessments follow relevant British Standards, including PAS 79, so you get professional, consistent, and audit-ready results every time.
Ready to Secure Your Building? Request a Quote Today
Protect your property and the people within it by ensuring your passive fire defenses are solid. Spectis is here to provide you with clarity, peace of mind, and expert guidance every step of the way. Don’t wait for a fire incident or enforcement notice – be proactive about your fire safety.
Request a Quote today for a professional Fire Compartmentation Survey from Spectis. One of our fire safety experts will get in touch promptly to discuss your needs, provide a transparent quotation, and schedule a survey at your convenience.