A compartmentation survey is a thorough, documented assessment of your building's passive fire compartmentation — identifying breaches, deficiencies, and non-compliant installations that could allow fire and smoke to spread unchecked.
Fire compartmentation divides a building into separate fire-resistant zones, limiting the spread of fire and smoke and protecting escape routes. Over time — through building works, service installations, and general wear — compartmentation can be compromised. Even small breaches around pipes, cables, or poorly fitted fire doors can allow fire to spread rapidly through a building. A compartmentation survey identifies every breach and produces a prioritised remediation plan.
Systematic inspection of all fire compartment walls, floors, ceilings, and penetrations throughout the building.
Detailed photographic documentation of every breach and deficiency identified, with location references.
A clear, prioritised report identifying all breaches and recommending appropriate remediation works.
Our team can carry out all identified remediation works following the survey — a complete end-to-end service.
Inspection of all fire-rated walls for breaches, damage, and non-compliant penetrations.
Assessment of fire-rated floors and ceilings for breaches and missing fire stopping.
Identifying all pipe, cable, and duct penetrations through fire-rated elements and assessing fire stopping.
Checking for the presence and condition of cavity barriers in concealed spaces.
Assessing all fire doors as part of the compartmentation system.
Inspection of service risers and vertical shafts for compartmentation breaches.
Comprehensive photographic evidence of all findings with location references.
Categorising findings by risk level to enable prioritised remediation.
Issue of a detailed report with findings, photographic evidence, and recommended works.
The following legislation governs compartmentation surveys frequency and requirements in England and Wales. Non-compliance can result in enforcement action, prosecution, and significant liability.
Building Regulations Part B — requires fire compartmentation in all new and significantly altered buildings
Building Safety Act 2022 — requires building owners to assess and maintain compartmentation in higher-risk buildings
Fire Safety Order 2005 — requires the Responsible Person to assess and maintain all passive fire protection including compartmentation
PAS 79-2 — guidance on fire risk assessments for housing recommends compartmentation surveys as part of the assessment process
Getting your compartmentation surveys arranged is straightforward with LF Property Solutions. From first contact to final report, we keep things clear, efficient, and fully documented.
Call or email us. Tell us about your property and requirements — we'll respond quickly with no fuss.
We visit your property, carry out a preliminary assessment, and provide a clear, itemised quote. No jargon, no hidden extras.
Our BM TRADA-certified team carries out all compartmentation surveys works safely, efficiently, and to the required standard.
You receive a full compliance report with all documentation — ready for your records, insurers, or building safety case.
BAFE-registered and BM TRADA certified — complete confidence in every assessment and installation.
Based in Birmingham, working across the whole of the UK. We come to you.
Thorough written reports with photographic evidence, ready for records, insurers, or safety cases.
Clear, competitive pricing upfront. No hidden charges, no vague quotes — ever.
One trusted partner from survey through to sign-off. No juggling multiple contractors.
Prompt scheduling, clear communication, and fast response times — no chasing required.
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