Fire Compartmentation Surveys Sheffield
Blue Chip PFP deliver FIRAS-certified fire compartmentation surveys across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. We identify breaches in compartment boundaries before they become a compliance or life safety issue, backed by full written reporting.
- Fast Turnaround: Efficient PFP Delivery
We deliver surveys and installations quickly and efficiently, keeping your project on schedule without compromising safety.
- Trusted Specialists: FIRAS Certified
Our accredited team brings proven expertise in passive fire protection, giving you complete confidence in compliance.
- Safety First
Every solution is designed to protect lives and property, ensuring long-term security and peace of mind.
Fire compartmentation surveys are a critical requirement for property owners and managers responsible for maintaining their building’s fire safety under the Building Safety Act 2022 and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Article 37 of the RRFSO is clear: “The responsible person must ensure, where necessary to safeguard the safety of relevant persons, that the fire precautions are maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order and in good repair.”
Both pieces of legislation place a legal obligation on responsible persons to ensure compartmentation integrity is regularly
assessed and documented.
A fire compartmentation survey is a systematic inspection of a building’s compartment boundaries, identifying breaches that could allow fire and smoke to spread beyond their intended zone. The scope covers fire-rated walls and floors, ceiling voids, penetration sealing, fire door surveys, and structural junctions.
Also referred to as a passive fire protection survey or fire stopping survey, the process provides the audit reports that responsible persons need to act upon.
Blue Chip PFP operate from Sheffield as a dedicated passive fire protection contractor. Not a national firm travelling in: a local team with direct knowledge of South Yorkshire’s building stock and compliance pressures.
- FIRAS-certified surveyors, the gold standard third-party accreditation for PFP
- Survey and remediation delivered by the same accredited team
- Residential blocks and social housing and commercial premises across Sheffield and South Yorkshire
- The documented first step in any compliant passive fire protection programme
Our site surveys for passive fire protection use advanced electronic data capture with custom templates, ensuring every breach is recorded with precision and full accountability.
- Full inspection of compartment boundaries: walls, floors, ceilings, penetrations, and fire door sets
- Photographic evidence and precise location data for every breach identified
- RAG-rated report with prioritised remediation recommendations and costings
- Surveys conducted against Building Safety Act 2022 and RRFSO requirements
- Remediation carried out by the same FIRAS-certified team
Blue Chip PFP are a FIRAS-certified passive fire protection contractor operating from Sheffield and Birmingham. We work alongside fire engineers and leading manufacturers to deliver compliant, practical solutions across compartmentation surveys, remediation, and new installations.
Common questions about fire compartmentation surveys, answered below. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Get in touch directly.
Is a fire compartmentation survey a legal requirement?
The survey itself isn't named in legislation, but the duty to maintain adequate compartmentation is a legal obligation under the RRFSO 2005 and the Building Safety Act 2022. A survey is the only credible way to demonstrate that duty is being met. Blue Chip can advise on the right scope for your building.
How much does a fire compartmentation survey cost?
Cost depends on building size, complexity, and whether a sampling or exhaustive survey is required. Blue Chip provide a no-obligation quote within one working day. The cost is significantly lower than the legal or financial consequences of non-compliance.
How often should a fire compartmentation survey be completed?
No fixed statutory interval exists. Surveys should follow alterations, refurbishments, or changes in occupancy, and periodically for higher-risk buildings such as residential blocks and care homes. Blue Chip support ongoing programmes, not just one-off inspections.
Will the survey cause disruption to building occupants?
Most surveys are non-intrusive with minimal impact on operations. Where accessing concealed voids is necessary, this is agreed in advance with a clear plan to make good any openings.
What happens if breaches are found during the survey?
Every breach is documented with photographic evidence, location data, and a RAG-rated priority. Responsible persons receive a costed action plan. Blue Chip carry out all remediation directly as a FIRAS-certified contractor.
- Telephone: 0800 781 2652
- Email: info@bluechippfp.co.uk
- Address: Unit 5 Shepcote Office Village Shepcote Lane, Sheffield, S9 1TG
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