mdfiresolutions
specialist passive fire protection
services
Fire Compartmentation Surveys
Fire compartmentation is a critical component of a building’s passive fire protection strategy. It involves dividing a building into distinct sections or compartments to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases. By creating fire-resistant barriers such as walls, floors, and doors, fire compartmentation helps to:
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Limit the spread of fire and smoke.
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Protect escape routes.
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Minimise damage to the building.
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Provide safe zones for occupants and emergency responders.
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Why Are Fire Compartmentation Surveys Important?
Regular fire compartmentation surveys are essential to ensure that your building’s passive fire protection measures are effective and compliant with safety regulations. Over time, alterations to the building structure, wear and tear, or incorrect installations can compromise fire compartments, putting lives and property at risk.
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Here at M D Fire Solutions, we specialise in comprehensive fire compartmentation surveys that help you maintain a high level of fire safety. Our services include:
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Detailed Inspections
Our expert surveyors conduct thorough inspections of all fire barriers, including walls, floors, ceilings, and fire doors. We check for any breaches, penetrations, or deficiencies that could compromise the integrity of the fire compartments.
Compliance Checks
We ensure that your building meets all relevant fire safety regulations and standards. Our team stays up to date with the latest codes and legislation to provide you with accurate and reliable advice.
Comprehensive Reporting
After completing the survey, we provide a detailed report outlining our findings, including any issues identified and recommended remedial actions. Our reports are clear, concise, and include photographic evidence to support our recommendations.
Remedial Solutions
If any issues are found, we offer practical solutions and guidance on how to address them. Our team can also coordinate with qualified contractors to carry out necessary repairs and upgrades.
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Protect your building and its occupants with our expert fire compartmentation surveys. Contact us today to schedule a survey or to learn more about our services.
Fire Door Installations, Maintenance & Surveys
Fire doors are crucial to a building's fabric. They provide protection for escape routes and protect the rest of the building from the spread of fire and smoke. By slowing down the spread of fire and smoke, they help to save lives and reduce damage to the rest of the building.
M D Fire Solutions specialises in comprehensive fire door services to ensure the safety and compliance of any property. Our expertise in fire door installations, maintenance, and surveys ensures that your property is protected against fire hazards and adheres to all relevant safety standards.
Fire Door Installations
Proper installation of fire doors is crucial for the effectiveness of your fire protection system. Our skilled workers are trained to install a wide range of fire doors, ensuring they meet all regulatory requirements and function as intended during an emergency.
New fire doors come in a wide range of designs, but in a period building, it may be preferable to upgrade existing doors rather than replace them. If an upgrade is not possible, tailor-made and bespoke doors can be made.
High-Quality Materials: We use only the best materials to ensure durability and performance.
Compliance Assurance: All installations are compliant with the latest fire safety regulations.
Bespoke Solutions: Tailored to fit your specific building requirements and aesthetics.
Fire Door Maintenance
Regular maintenance is essential to keep your fire doors in optimal condition and ensure they perform correctly during a fire. Our maintenance services include:
Routine Inspections: Regular checks to identify and address any issues.
Repairs and Adjustments: Prompt maintenance and adjustments to ensure doors operate smoothly and effectively.
Certification: Documentation and certification for compliance with fire safety regulations.
Fire Door Surveys
Our comprehensive fire door surveys are designed to assess the condition and compliance of your existing fire doors. Our detailed reports provide valuable insights and recommendations for improvements.
Thorough Inspections: Detailed examination of each fire door's condition and functionality.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring all doors meet current fire safety standards.
Actionable Reports: Clear, actionable recommendations to enhance safety and compliance.
Fire Stopping Services
Fire stopping involves sealing openings and joints in fire-resistance-rated walls and floors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. These barriers are critical in maintaining the integrity of fire compartments within a building, ensuring that fire and smoke are contained and do not spread uncontrollably.
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Effective fire stopping is a vital component of a building’s passive fire protection system, enhancing the overall safety of occupants and property.
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Why is Fire Stopping Important?
Proper fire stopping provides numerous benefits, including:
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Enhanced Safety: Prevents the spread of fire and smoke, allowing more time for evacuation and firefighting.
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Regulatory Compliance: Ensures compliance with local fire safety codes and standards.
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Property Protection: Limits fire damage to specific areas, reducing overall property loss.
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M D Fire Solutions specialise in delivering top-notch fire stopping services tailored to your building’s unique needs. Our comprehensive services include:
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Site Assessment and Consultation
Our experts conduct a thorough assessment of your building to identify all potential fire stopping needs. We provide detailed recommendations and develop a customised plan to address all identified gaps.
Quality Materials
We use only the highest quality fire stopping materials, including fire-resistant sealants, collars, wraps, and intumescent products. Our materials are sourced from leading manufacturers and are fully compliant with fire safety standards.
Professional Installation
Our team of certified professionals ensures precise installation of fire stopping solutions. We seal all penetrations, joints, and gaps in fire-rated walls and floors, ensuring maximum protection.
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Fire Curtains and Fire Partitions
Fire curtains and fire partitions are essential components of passive fire protection systems, designed to contain and control the spread of fire and smoke within a building. They create physical barriers that enhance the safety of occupants, protect property, and ensure that escape routes remain clear during an emergency.
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Fire Curtains: Flexible barriers that descend from the ceiling when a fire is detected, forming a temporary fire-resistant barrier to compartmentalize the space and prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
Fire Partitions: Permanent or semi-permanent fire-resistant walls or barriers that divide a building into separate fire compartments to limit the spread of fire and protect escape routes.
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Why Are Fire Curtains and Fire Partitions Important?
Implementing fire curtains and fire partitions offers several critical benefits:
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Enhanced Safety: Provides effective containment of fire and smoke, allowing more time for evacuation and firefighting efforts.
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Compliance: Helps meet stringent fire safety regulations and building codes.
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Property Protection: Minimizes damage to the building by containing the fire to specific areas.
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Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications in both new and existing buildings
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M D Fire Solutions offers comprehensive fire curtain and fire partition services tailored to your specific needs. Our services include:
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Consultation and Assessment
Our fire protection specialists will conduct a thorough assessment of your building to determine the most effective fire curtain and fire partition solutions. We provide expert advice on the best products and installation strategies to enhance your building’s fire safety.
High-Quality Products
We use only high-quality fire curtains and fire partitions from reputable manufacturers. Our products are rigorously tested and certified to ensure they meet the highest standards of fire resistance and durability.
Professional Installation
Our experienced technicians ensure precise and professional installation of fire curtains and fire partitions. We follow all manufacturer guidelines and regulatory requirements to ensure optimal performance and safety.
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Contact M D Fire Solutions today to learn more about how we can help you achieve superior fire protection.
Intumescent Coatings Fire Protection
Intumescent coatings are a type of passive fire protection that expands when exposed to high temperatures, forming an insulating char layer. This layer significantly slows down the transfer of heat to the underlying structure, thereby protecting it from fire damage. Intumescent coatings are commonly used on structural steel, wood, and other building materials to enhance their fire resistance.
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Why Choose Intumescent Coatings? Intumescent coatings offer several key benefits for fire protection:
Enhanced Safety: Provides critical time for evacuation and firefighting efforts by delaying structural failure.
Aesthetic Flexibility: Maintains the aesthetic integrity of the building materials, as the coatings are available in various finishes.
Versatile Application: Suitable for a wide range of substrates including steel, wood, and concrete.
Compliance: Helps buildings meet stringent fire safety regulations and standards.
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M D Fire Solutions offers professional intumescent coating services tailored to your specific needs. Our comprehensive services include:
Expert Consultation: Our team will assess your building’s requirements and recommend the most suitable intumescent coating solutions. We consider factors such as material type, environmental conditions, and regulatory compliance.
High-Quality Products: We use only premium intumescent coatings from trusted manufacturers. Our products are rigorously tested and certified to ensure optimal performance and durability.
Professional Application: Our skilled applicators are trained in the latest techniques and best practices for intumescent coating application. We ensure a smooth, even application that meets all safety standards and manufacturer specifications.
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Safeguard your building with our intumescent coating services. Contact M D Fire Solutions today for a consultation or to learn more about how we can help you achieve superior fire protection.
about
M D Fire Solutions is owned and run by Andy Laws and Shaun Mace. Between us we have over 60 years experience in the building trade. Whilst continuing in the building trade we decided to enhance these works to include the passive fire protection specialisation. We are therefore able to carry out any building works that are required alongside any fire works.
We are members of NAPFIS (Nationwide Association of Passive Fire Installers and Specifiers). This governing body oversees standards within the industry and gives you, the customer, peace of mind knowing that your work is being carried out by a fully qualified person. Equally important is that on completion of the works you will be issued with a Certificate of Compliance that will satisfy the local Fire Authority and Building Control Officer.
You can be rest assured that we have the knowledge, skills and a huge array of products at our disposal to help you and your business meet stringent modern Fire Safety Standards. We are fully trained and understand all the products being used and work to an industry high standard.
We understand that if you are in business you need to continue to operate whilst works are carried out and we do our utmost to ensure that your business is disrupted as little as possible. We will work with you and your business needs.
projects
M D Fire Solutions carry out passive fire protection services in a wide range of buildings, including public buildings, libraries, retail outlets, care homes, hospitals, pubs, hotels as well as domestic dwellings.
The company recently completed a large contract at The Forum in Norwich carrying out essential fire stopping in service risers.
Other projects we have been involved in include the major restoration of Earlham Hall, part of the UEA School of Law, which is a Grade II listed building. Our work included the upgrading of existing period doors to current fire standards whilst keeping their historic look as well as the installation of fire curtains and barriers into historic walls, wooden panelling and floors.
We have been involved in numerous upgrades of care homes in East Anglia where they have had to comply with Fire Risk Assessments to implement measures to meet up to date fire legislation.
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contact
Enquiries
For any enquiries or questions please call: 01603 472528 or fill out the form below.
Contact Details
Email: mdfire@btinternet.com
Tel: 01603 472528
Unit 295k Scottow Enterprise Park, Lamas Road, Badersfield, Scottow, Norwich, England, NR10 5FB
Call us today: 01603 472528