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Fire Compartmentation Survey
Ensure your building’s fire safety integrity with professional fire compartmentation surveys by Focus 360 Energy
What is a Fire Compartmentation Survey?
A compartment survey (or fire compartmentation survey) is a detailed inspection of a building’s internal fire-resistant barriers, including walls, floors, ceilings, and voids, to ensure they maintain effective fire separation. These surveys are critical in both new builds and existing buildings to verify that fire-stopping measures comply with building regulations and fire safety standards.
At Focus 360 Energy, we deliver specialist compartmentation surveys for commercial and multi-residential buildings across the UK. Whether you’re a developer, facilities manager, or responsible person under the Fire Safety Order, we help you understand and manage the fire resistance integrity of your premises.
Why Compartmentation Matters
Fire compartmentation is a key life-safety measure. It limits the spread of fire and smoke between sections of a building, giving occupants time to escape and allowing emergency services to respond safely. Without proper compartmentation, even small breaches (e.g. unsealed service penetrations, damaged walls, or poorly installed doors) can lead to rapid fire and smoke spread, putting lives, assets, and your legal compliance at risk.
Who Needs a Compartment Survey?
- Developers looking to sign off new builds
- Housing associations and landlords with residential blocks
- Facilities managers of schools, hospitals, offices or warehouses
- Duty holders or Responsible Persons under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire risk assessors requiring follow-up technical inspection
If your fire risk assessment has flagged potential issues, or you manage a complex or high-rise building, a compartment survey is often the next step.
Get your quote today
Contact Focus 360 Energy today for a Fire Compartmentation Survey quote. Our easy-to-use online system makes it easy to schedule an assessment and manage your job from start to finish.
Fire Compartmentation Survey:
Frequently combined with the following additional services:
Fire Risk Assessment
Fire Strategy Plan
Smoke/Air Leakage Test
Fire Door Surveys
Emergency Lighting Design
Building Control Control Coordination
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What We Inspect
Our trained fire surveyors carry out visual and intrusive inspections as required. Surveys cover:
Fire-resisting walls, floors, ceilings and voids
- Intumescent seals and passive firestopping
- Service penetrations (cables, pipes, ducts)
- Loft spaces and risers
- Cavity barriers
- Junctions and interfaces with fire doors
Each survey includes photographic evidence and a detailed report outlining issues, their severity, and recommended remedial action.
Compliance and Standards
All surveys align with:
- Approved Document B of the Building Regulations
- BS 9999 and BS 9991
- PAS 9980 guidance (for existing buildings)
- Fire Risk Assessment and Fire Strategy Report requirements
We also cross-reference findings with your building’s fire plan and evacuation strategy to ensure real-world alignment.
Integration with Other Services
A compartmentation survey is often a follow-on from a Fire Risk Assessment. Focus 360 Energy can assist with both, ensuring continuity, understanding of site history, and joined-up compliance.
We also offer:
- Fire Door Surveys
- Evacuation Planning Support
- Remedial Works Advice
You’ll deal with one dedicated compliance contact throughout.
Our Reporting Standards
Every Focus 360 Energy report includes:
- Overview summary with RAG (Red-Amber-Green) risk grading
- Annotated photos and floorplans
- Prioritised action list
- Clear technical terminology for third-party contractors to quote against
We also offer digital upload of results into your compliance tracker or CAFM system if required.
Who Carries Out the Survey?
All surveys are carried out by qualified fire safety professionals with:
- IFC/FRACS/IFSM recognised accreditation
- Training in passive fire protection
- Experience across commercial, residential, and public sectors
Focus 360 Energy works nationwide and can often deploy within 3–5 working days.
How the Quote Process Works
- You submit a quote request via phone, email, or our website
- We’ll review any drawings or fire strategy plans and confirm scope
- You’ll receive a fixed quote within 24 hours
- Once accepted, we’ll agree a site date and issue access requirements
- Report delivered digitally within 3–5 days of site visit
Need urgent support? We offer fast-track and out-of-hours availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a fire risk assessment and a compartmentation survey?
Is a compartmentation survey a legal requirement for commercial buildings?
How long does a compartmentation survey take to complete?
Does a compartmentation survey involve any intrusive inspection work?
Can Focus 360 Energy carry out remedial works following a compartmentation survey?
Are compartmentation survey reports accepted by building control?
Do I need to provide plans or drawings before a compartmentation survey?
Can I combine a compartmentation survey with other fire safety inspections?
Will the compartmentation survey report include photographic evidence?
How quickly will I receive the compartmentation survey report?
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