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UKAS Accredited Passive Fire Protection Inspection
Independent Fire Inspections Ltd provides independent UKAS accredited passive fire protection inspection services for construction projects, refurbishment schemes, remediation works and occupied buildings.
- UKAS Accredited Passive Fire Protection Inspection
- Independent Inspection Of Cavity Barriers, Service Penetrations And Linear Gap Sealing Systems
- Support For Construction Projects, Remediation Works And Handover Reviews
- Inspection Support For RIBA Stage 5, Regulation 38 Close-Out And Project Acceptance
- Evidence-Led Reports With Photographic Records, Defect Registers And Clear Recommendations
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Independent UKAS Accredited Passive Fire Protection Inspection
Our role is to inspect and verify whether installed passive fire protection measures are consistent with the agreed design, manufacturer guidance, tested details, installation records and inspection requirements.
We help clients, principal contractors, designers and dutyholders understand what has been installed, what evidence supports the installation, and what defects or information gaps may need to be closed out.
Our UKAS accredited inspection services are particularly relevant where clients require an independent inspection body to support quality assurance, handover, remedial close-out or compliance records for passive fire protection systems.
What We Inspect
Our UKAS accredited passive fire protection inspection scope can include cavity barriers, service penetration sealing and linear gap sealing systems, assessed in line with relevant test evidence and manufacturer instructions.
Depending on the agreed scope of appointment, we can inspect key passive fire protection details such as fire stopping around services, compartmentation interfaces, cavity barrier locations, linear joints, shaft wall interfaces and related fire-resisting construction details.
Where wider passive fire protection support is required outside the UKAS accredited scope, we can clearly define this within the appointment so clients understand which elements are covered by accredited inspection and which are provided as wider technical or non-accredited inspection support.
This may include related inspection areas such as fire stopping, compartmentation interfaces, cavity barriers and structural steel fire protection.
Typical Inspection Deliverables
Independent Fire Inspections Ltd can provide clear, evidence-led inspection outputs designed to support project teams, principal contractors, clients and dutyholders.
Typical deliverables can include structured inspection reports, marked-up drawings, photographic evidence schedules, defect registers, pin-based observations, missing information schedules, recommendations, hold point comments and close-out reviews. Our reports are written to be practical and usable. The aim is to give clients a clear understanding of what was inspected, what evidence was reviewed, where defects or gaps were found, and what action may be required before acceptance or handover.
Best Fit Projects
This service is well suited to commercial fit-outs, high-rise residential projects, healthcare buildings, education schemes, government offices, remediation works, CAT-A and CAT-B fit-out interfaces, and projects where independent passive fire protection inspection is required.
It can also support main contractors, developers, fire stopping contractors, design teams, facilities teams and building owners who need clearer independent evidence before work is concealed, accepted or handed over.
Why Independent Inspection Matters
Passive fire protection is often concealed before final handover. Once ceilings, risers, service voids, dry-lining, boxing details and cavity areas are closed up, it can become much harder to confirm what has been installed and whether the installation is supported by suitable evidence.
Independent passive fire protection inspection provides a clearer record before work is accepted, concealed or handed over. It helps clients identify visible defects, missing evidence, incomplete records, installation concerns and areas where remedial action may be required.
This is particularly important on complex construction projects, high-risk buildings, remediation schemes and projects where multiple contractors are responsible for installing, altering or closing out passive fire protection details.
Supporting RIBA Stage 5, Handover & Regulation 38 Close-Out
UKAS accredited passive fire protection inspection can be especially valuable during RIBA Stage 5 construction works, where passive fire protection is being installed, inspected, recorded and progressively closed out.
Our inspections can also support remediation schemes, quality audits, handover reviews and Regulation 38 close-out, helping project teams maintain clearer fire safety information for the responsible person.
By reviewing installation evidence, photographic records, tested details, manufacturer guidance and site observations, we help clients build a stronger record of passive fire protection condition before key project milestones are reached.
Request An Inspection Scope
To arrange support, send us your drawings, compartmentation information, passive fire protection details, pin records or proposed inspection requirements.
UKAS Accredited Passive Fire Protection Inspection FAQs
Do you inspect work before it is closed up?
Yes. The best inspection value is usually achieved before ceilings, risers, dry-lining, service voids and boxing details conceal the passive fire protection.
Early inspection helps identify defects, missing evidence or incomplete works while remedial action is still easier to complete.
Can IFI support remediation works?
Yes. Independent Fire Inspections Ltd can support remediation schemes by reviewing proposed remedial details, inspection records, photographic evidence and close-out information, subject to the agreed scope of appointment.
Is a visual inspection enough?
Visual inspection alone is rarely enough for passive fire protection assurance.
It should be supported by drawings, manufacturer product data, tested or assessed evidence, installation records, photographic QA information and clear records showing what has been installed.
What passive fire protection systems are covered by UKAS accredited inspection?
The current UKAS schedule identifies passive fire protection systems including cavity barriers and service penetration and linear gap sealing systems within the accredited scope.
Wider passive fire protection inspection support can be discussed separately and clearly defined within the appointment.
Who needs UKAS accredited passive fire protection inspection?
UKAS accredited passive fire protection inspection may be required by clients, principal contractors, developers, dutyholders or project teams who need independent inspection evidence for construction quality assurance, remediation works, handover, Regulation 38 information or project close-out.
Can you review drawings and pin records before inspection?
Yes. We can review drawings, pin records, inspection records and supporting evidence before attending site. This helps define the inspection scope, identify potential information gaps and make the site inspection more focused and efficient.
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