Keeping Pupils and Staff Safe
Limiting the impact of fire is important for every type of building, but especially so for schools and educational settings where there are many young and potentially vulnerable children on the premises.
Fire dampers play a crucial role in preventing the spread of smoke and fire and are a vital part of a buildings fire safety system which is why it is vital that they are well maintained and fully functioning.
At Swiftclean, our dedicated team of experienced fire safety experts can provide comprehensive fire damper testing for primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities and academic institutions of all sizes and types.
The Importance of Fire Dampers
Within the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems of a school building there is an important passive fire protection product called a fire damper. These are fitted at specific points within the ductwork where it passes through a fire containment zone such as fire-resistant walls and floors.
In the event of a fire, these fire dampers are designed to close, and seal shut, preventing smoke and flames from quickly spreading through the fire zones. Without them, the ductwork can act as a conduit for the fire and smoke to freely pass through and move rapidly to other areas of the school building.