Just because buildings have been closed, or perhaps operating at reduced capacity, doesn’t mean facilities managers have been able to relax. It’s
Damper testing in healthcare facilities
The latest guidance for damper testing in healthcare and hospitals has been awaiting final publication since 2014. It was published in May this year
Fire containment and smoke control dampers – how are they different?
If a fire should break out in a building, there are two things that pose an immediate risk to life – fire and smoke, with smoke posing the greater
How much does fire damper testing cost?
The cost of fire damper testing varies accordingly to the size of your site and the number of dampers to be tested. In this article, I outline two
Why your fire and smoke dampers could let you down in a fire
When it comes to fire containment systems, having correctly installed, fully functioning fire and smoke dampers is essential. There are legitimate
Published! VH001 Fire and Smoke Damper Maintenance
Version 3 - Updated August 2022 The Building Engineering Services Association have issued an updated version of VH001 Fire and Smoke Damper
Testing fire and smoke dampers in student accommodation
Student accommodation might house some of the country’s brightest minds, but it’s unlikely to contain the best cooks! In 2015, over 5% of all indoor
Are you risking your insurance cover?
The consequences of faulty fire protection systems cannot be ignored. The potential loss of life, property and more from a fire can be
Why legislation and guidelines need collaboration
Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) published guidance in 2010 for the installation of fire dampers. The guide is called DW/145: Guide to