Putney's converted Victorian houses, purpose-built apartment blocks and riverside developments all require robust fire compartmentation between dwellings. In older converted buildings particularly, compartmentation may have been compromised by decades of alterations.
Our surveyors assess compartmentation across Putney's multi-occupancy buildings, identifying breaches in fire-separating elements, deficient fire doors and inadequate fire stopping. We provide costed remediation recommendations that help building managers prioritise life-safety works.
Compartmentation review of Victorian and Edwardian houses converted to flats, where original timber construction may provide insufficient fire separation.
Assessment of fire compartmentation in purpose-built apartment blocks, checking party walls, floors, service penetrations and communal area barriers.
Compartmentation review of Putney's riverside apartment buildings, assessing party walls, floors and service risers.
Condition assessment of fire doors throughout communal areas, checking certification, intumescent strips, self-closers and frame integrity.
Multi-occupancy buildings rely on compartmentation as primary passive fire protection. Breaches allow fire and smoke to spread between dwellings, putting residents at risk.
Yes. Houses converted to flats before current fire safety standards often have inadequate compartmentation. Original timber floors and lath-and-plaster walls may provide only minutes of fire resistance.
Inspection of fire-separating walls and floors, assessment of fire doors, review of fire stopping at service penetrations, and targeted opening-up where necessary to verify hidden construction.
At least every five years for multi-occupancy buildings, or following significant alteration works. Higher-risk buildings may require more frequent assessment.