Fire Damper Testing

Fire Damper Maintenance

Fire damper maintenance is extremely important. Dampers should be inspected annually as a minimum to ensure they're functioning correctly. We offer full fire damper maintenance, to learn more about how we can keep your building safe, get in touch with the team today.

Why do I need fire damper testing?

A very crucial part of any buildings fire safety system, fire dampers have to be maintained to ensure they're in top condition and working as perfectly as intended. If they're not functioning, it could quite literally be the difference between life and death.

What could cause fire dampers to fail?

Forms of obstructions and blockages are some of the most common reasons for fire damper failure, along with bad installation practices, broken springs and debris impacting tight seals. A single damper failure can lead to the quick spread of fire and smoke throughout a property, causing terrible damage and the potential loss of the building, along with anyone inside. Fire dampers are extremely important and they must be tested, checked and maintained regularly to help keep people and properties safe.

How often should fire dampers be checked?

Fire dampers are should be checked and tested every year, as it is now a legal requirement just as the regular testing of fire alarms is. Even though the legal requirement is every year, it's worth testing regularly to keep buildings safe and prepared in the event that a fire occurs.

Fire Damper Services

• Inventory creation of all fire dampers located within the building.
• Drop testing
• Corrosion or damage inspection
• Cleaning Channels and runners
• Resetting dampers
• Comprehensive reports complete with photos and service schedule