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VMES

VMES

Passive Fire Protection

Specialist passive fire protection services, including fire damper testing, fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys and fire stopping, supporting building safety and compliance across the North of England.

24hr

Response Target

BS 9999

Fire Safety Guidance

4 Core

Specialist Services

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Our services

Passive Fire Protection

Explore our specialist passive fire protection services, helping organisations maintain safer, compliant buildings through professional inspections, testing, fire stopping and compartmentation surveys.

Fire Damper Testing
01

Fire Damper Testing

Professional fire damper testing and inspection to BS 9999, verifying correct operation, identifying defects and providing documented evidence to support fire safety compliance.

  • Functional fire damper testing
  • Visual condition inspections
  • Defect identification & reporting
  • Asset register verification
  • Compliance reporting & certification
Fire Stopping
02

Fire Stopping

Specialist fire stopping services, including inspection, installation and remedial works to maintain fire compartmentation, prevent the spread of fire and smoke and support building compliance.

  • Fire stopping assessments
  • Service penetration sealing
  • Fire-resistant barrier installations
  • Fire stopping remedials
  • Compliance reporting
Compartmentation Survey
03

Compartmentation Survey

Specialist fire compartmentation surveys, assessing fire-resistant walls, floors and service penetrations to identify defects, maintain compartment integrity and support fire safety compliance.

  • Fire compartmentation inspections
  • Fire stopping condition assessments
  • Wall and floor integrity checks
  • Defect identification
  • Compliance reporting
Fire Door Inspections
04

Fire Door Inspections

Professional fire damper testing and inspection to BS 9999, verifying correct operation, identifying defects and providing documented evidence to support fire safety compliance

  • Fire door condition assessments
  • Component and functionality checks
  • Fire door asset registers
  • Defect finding and recommendations
  • Compliance reporting

Passive Fire Protection

Protecting Buildings. Ensuring Compliance.

Our Passive Fire division provides specialist fire safety inspections, testing and protection services, helping commercial and industrial buildings maintain effective fire compartmentation and meet relevant fire safety requirements.

From fire damper testing and fire door inspections to compartmentation surveys and fire stopping, our specialists deliver thorough assessments, professional installations and evidence-based reporting, helping organisations identify risks, maintain building safety and support ongoing compliance.

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Protection

Safeguarding Buildings.

Our specialist passive fire protection services help identify fire safety risks, maintain effective compartmentation and address potential defects, protecting building occupants and supporting ongoing compliance with fire safety regulations.

What you receive

  • Detailed inspection reports
  • Photographic evidence
  • Prioritised remedial recommendations
  • Compliance documentation

Where we work

Sectors we serve.

We provide specialist ventilation, passive fire protection and remedial services across commercial and industrial buildings, supporting safety, performance and compliance.

Testimonials

Trusted on sites across the UK.

VMES delivered an excellent service. The engineers were professional, the work was completed on time, and the reporting was clear and detailed.
JWJames WhitfieldFacilities Manager, LeedsCleaning
A reliable and professional team. VMES kept disruption to a minimum and provided all the documentation we needed immediately after the works.
MSMark StevensOperations Manager, GlasgowTesting
Outstanding service from VMES. Great communication, high-quality workmanship and detailed reporting from start to finish.
RDRachel DonnellyEstates Manager, BirminghamSystems

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