Shoreditch's converted warehouses, mixed-use buildings and residential developments all require robust fire compartmentation to prevent fire and smoke spreading between occupancies. In converted buildings, original industrial construction may provide little inherent fire resistance.
Our surveyors assess compartmentation throughout Shoreditch's building stock, identifying breaches in fire-separating elements and providing costed remediation recommendations. We pay particular attention to the commercial-residential interface in mixed-use buildings and the conversion quality of former industrial premises.
Assessment of fire separation in converted warehouses, where industrial construction may have been inadequately upgraded during residential conversion.
Review of compartmentation between commercial and residential uses in Shoreditch's mixed-use buildings, a critical fire safety interface.
Assessment of fire stopping where services pass through compartment walls and floors, a common weakness in buildings with complex mechanical and electrical installations.
Condition assessment of fire doors throughout communal areas, checking certification, intumescent strips, self-closers and frame condition.
Original warehouse construction was not designed for residential occupancy. Conversion works may have introduced insufficient fire separation between dwellings, particularly at floor-wall junctions and service penetrations.
The interface between commercial and residential uses requires robust fire separation. Restaurants with cooking activities, workshops and storage uses all present specific fire risks that must be contained.
We combine visual inspection with targeted opening-up to verify the construction of hidden fire-separating elements, assess fire doors, check service penetrations and identify any breaches in compartment lines.
At least every five years for multi-occupancy buildings, or following significant alterations. Buildings with known deficiencies or under the Building Safety Act may require more frequent assessment.