Fire barriers, designed to compartmentalize and limit the spread of fire in the event of a fire, are a critical component of building protection. Over time, these barriers in existing buildings can become damaged due to work by crews installing various other systems in the building, poor maintenance, or lose their effectiveness, putting the entire building at risk of fire and smoke spreading between the various fire compartments throughout the building.

The goal:

The goal of conducting regular surveys to detect fire barrier failures in existing buildings is to ensure the highest level of safety for occupants and property.

Here are some of the key benefits of conducting surveys:

Early detection of failures

Preventive maintenance

Compliance with standards and regulations

Peace of mind

Extending the life of the building

Method:

The survey to detect failures in fire barriers in existing buildings is carried out in several main stages:

1. Planning and preparation:

• Gather information about the structure, including construction plans, maintenance history, and previous failure reports.

• Coordination with building managers and tenants to determine convenient dates for conducting the survey.

2. Visual inspection:

• Visually scan the fire barriers in all parts of the building, including walls, ceilings and floors.

• Identify signs of damage, wear, or improper repairs.

3. Technical tests:

• Using advanced equipment such as thermal cameras, smoke detectors and other measuring devices to detect hidden failures.

• Checking the integrity of materials and connections in fire barriers.

4. Documentation and reporting:

• Document all findings in detail, including photos and notes.

• Preparing a summary report with recommendations for correction and improvement.

5. Monitoring and control:

• Performing retests after repairs to ensure that failures have been properly fixed.

• Planning periodic surveys to maintain a high level of safety over time.

Mandatory standards: