Commercial Fire Damper Inspection, Servicing, Installation & Duct Cleaning Devon, Somerset & Cornwall
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Damper Compliance in Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities – South West Dampers
At Fire Dampers Southwest, we provide fully compliant fire damper inspection, testing, maintenance, and installation services to ensure your building meets all current fire safety legislation and best-practice standards.
Fire dampers are a critical life-safety component designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through ductwork. Regular inspection, correct installation, and accurate reporting are legal requirements and essential for protecting occupants, property, and assets.
Our Compliance Commitment
All fire damper services carried out by Fire Dampers Southwest are delivered in accordance with:
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BS 9999:2017 – Code of practice for fire safety in the design, management, and use of buildings
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BS 9991:2015 – Fire safety in residential buildings
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BS EN 1366-2 – Fire resistance tests for service installations
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Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
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HTM 03-01 (Healthcare premises, where applicable)
We ensure that all work supports the legal duties of the Responsible Person under UK fire safety legislation.
Fire Damper Inspection & Testing
We carry out thorough drop-test inspections to confirm that each fire damper:
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Operates correctly when activated
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Fully closes without obstruction
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Is accessible and correctly identified
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Has not been compromised by dust, debris, or mechanical damage
Inspection Frequencies
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Standard buildings: Every 12 months
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Hospitals, care homes & high-risk environments: Every 6 months
All inspections are completed by trained, competent engineers using industry-approved methods.
Certified Fire Damper Testing & Maintenance
Fire dampers are critical components of your passive fire protection system. Over time, dust, corrosion, poor installation, and lack of servicing can cause dampers to fail—putting your building at risk.
We offer:
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Annual Fire Damper Inspections (BS 9999 compliant)
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Fire Damper Drop Testing
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Fire Damper Cleaning & Maintenance
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Full Asset Register Creation
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Digital Reports With Photos & Compliance Notes
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Corrective Repairs & Reinstatement
We help businesses across Devon stay compliant and safe.
Fire Damper Installation Compliance
Our fire damper installations are completed strictly in line with:
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Manufacturer’s tested specifications
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Fire-rated wall and floor penetration requirements
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Correct fixing methods, sleeves, and sealing systems
Each installation is verified to ensure it will perform as designed in the event of a fire, maintaining compartmentation integrity.
Certification & Reporting
Upon completion of inspection or installation works, we provide clear, auditable documentation, including:
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Unique damper identification numbers
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Pass / fail status for each damper
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Photographic evidence (before & after where required)
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Location details and access notes
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Remedial action recommendations
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Compliance certification for fire risk assessors and insurers
All reports are suitable for inclusion in your Fire Safety Log Book and for presentation to enforcing authorities.
Remedial Works & Non-Compliance
If dampers fail inspection or are found to be incorrectly installed, Fire Dampers Southwest can:
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Carry out compliant remedial repairs
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Replace defective or obsolete fire dampers
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Improve access panels and labelling
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Re-test and re-certify following corrective works
Our goal is to bring your building back into full compliance as efficiently and safely as possible.
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