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What Is Fire Damper Compliance In The UK

  • Writer: Alan Dowden
    Alan Dowden
  • Apr 25
  • 1 min read

Updated: May 12




Fire damper compliance in the UK is governed by several regulations and standards to ensure fire safety in buildings. The key requirements include

  • BS 9999: This is the Code of Practice for Fire Safety in the Design, Management & Use of Buildings. It mandates that all ducting must be fitted with fire dampers at regular intervals and requires annual testing.

  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005: This law designates a responsible person for fire safety in buildings, ensuring risk assessments and regular fire damper inspections.

  • BESA DW 145: A guide to good practice for the installation of fire and smoke dampers.

  • Annual Testing: Fire dampers must be tested at least once a year, including identification, inspection, drop testing, resetting, and reporting.

If a fire damper is found to be faulty, it must be repaired or replaced immediately to maintain compliance. Would you like more details on testing procedures or installation guidelines?

 
 
 

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