What Is a Fire Survey?
A fire survey is a detailed inspection of a building’s passive fire protection measures. It identifies where fire compartmentation has been breached or where key fire safety systems (like fire doors, walls, and firestopping) are damaged or missing. These reports help property managers ensure safety, legal compliance, and a proactive approach to fire risk.
What We Cover
- Fire doors – Checking compliance, gaps, seals, frames, and operation.
- Compartmentation – Identifying breaches in walls, risers, and service penetrations.
- Firestopping – Inspecting service entries for missing or failing fire protection.
- Ceiling and floor voids – Reviewing hidden areas where fire spread risk is highest.
- Visual reporting – Photo-logged defects with location-based notes and action steps.
Why Fire Surveys Are Important
- Legal duty – Complies with the Fire Safety Order and Building Safety Act.
- Risk reduction – Identifies unseen dangers before they lead to liability or harm.
- Supports insurance & compliance – Many insurers now require passive fire records.
- Creates action plans – Helps property managers prioritise necessary remedial works.
Our Survey Process
- Walkthrough – Carried out by trained passive fire assessors.
- Digital capture – We record issues using photo and tagging tools like OneTrace.
- Report delivery – Delivered as a digital PDF or online report with issue log.
- Follow-up ready – Includes recommendations for any required remedials.
Who Needs a Fire Survey?
- Housing associations & block managers
- Schools, care homes, hospitals, and offices
- FM teams responsible for compliance
- Contractors preparing for project handover