Compartmentation,
properly maintained.
Maintaining effective fire compartments to restrict the spread of fire and smoke throughout the building.
From inspection and specification through to remedial works and evidence, ember helps ensure compartment lines remain effective, coordinated and defensible.
WHAT IT IS
Keeping fire and smoke where they belong.
Fire compartmentation divides a building into fire-resisting sections designed to slow the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes and support the building’s fire strategy.
Its effectiveness depends on more than the wall or floor itself. Doors, service penetrations, voids, interfaces and later alterations can all compromise a compartment line if they are not properly considered.
Ember assesses the condition of existing compartmentation, identifies defects and interfaces, develops clear remedial scopes and supports delivery through to recorded evidence.
Inspect & assess
Review compartment lines, walls, floors, voids, openings and interfaces to establish where performance may be compromised.
Define the scope
Set out clear remedial requirements based on the fire strategy, required performance and appropriate tested details.
Remediate & coordinate
Deliver compartmentation works while coordinating with adjoining trades, services and building elements.
Evidence & handover
Record completed works, locations and supporting information to create a clear, defensible record for handover and the golden thread.
Compartmentation only works when it is continuous.
A fire-resisting wall or floor is only effective if the complete compartment line performs as intended. Gaps, unsealed penetrations, poorly coordinated interfaces and undocumented alterations can all undermine the strategy.
Ember helps clients understand where compartmentation is compromised, what needs to be done and how the completed works can be evidenced.
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