Why is Fire Damper Testing Important?
Fire dampers are hidden within the ducts of the building, where they are out of sight and often difficult to access. This means that without even knowing it, they can be damaged blocked or faulty, causing them to fail at the moment they are needed the most.
If just one fire damper was to fail it can lead to;
- Fire and smoke travelling through the ducts quickly to other areas of the building
- Escape routes and exits becoming inaccessible
- An increased amount of damage to the property, its contents, stock and equipment
- Less time for those inside to safely evacuate
- Harder for emergency response to access or control
- More chance of casualties, serious injuries or even fatalities
These are just some of the reasons why regularly testing fire dampers is essential to check that they are fully functioning and compliant. Our professional Hertfordshire fire damper testing services take care of this for you to ensure that your dampers are in top working order.
Why Do Fire Dampers Fail?
There are a number of different causes or reasons for fire damper failure, such as;
- Build-up of particulates, dirt, dust and debris
- Obstructions
- Poor installation
- Rust and corrosion
- Damaged or faulty parts
Making sure that fire dampers are thoroughly and regularly tested at the recommended intervals means that any issues can be identified and quickly resolved, ensuring the safety of those inside and compliance to the relevant fire safety laws and legislations.
Professional Fire Damper Testing
For building owners, managers and landlords, it is important to make sure that not only do the buildings you are responsible for have adequate fire safety systems in place but that they are properly tested.
At Swiftclean, our specialists provide comprehensive fire damping testing services which consist of;
- Fire damper testing and maintenance schedule
- A full inventory of all fire dampers and their location within the building
- An individual inspection of each damper for any signs of damage, corrosion or obstructions
- A drop test of each fire damper to check the effectiveness, after which they are properly reactivated
- Cleaning of the runners and channels
- Notes on any recommendations for repairs or replacements
- A detailed report outlining all the relevant details above, what was done, any findings and suggestions.
If you would like to have the complete peace of mind that comes from having your fire dampers in Hertfordshire professionally tested by experts then please get in touch and one of our advisors will be happy to help.
