Passive Fire Inspections for Existing Buildings
Passive fire inspections are an important way to identify missing, damaged or non-compliant fire stopping in existing buildings.
BAKKER PFI shares practical guidance to help building owners, managers and project teams understand passive fire work more clearly.
Article overview
Many buildings contain hidden passive fire defects caused by service changes, poor workmanship, maintenance works or missing records. Inspections help building owners understand what issues exist and where remediation may be required.
What inspections look for
Inspections may identify unsealed penetrations, damaged fire stopping, unsuitable products, poorly documented work and defects in fire separations.
Why inspections matter
Without inspections, passive fire defects can remain hidden for years. Identifying issues early helps building owners reduce compliance risk and plan remedial work properly.
What happens next
After inspection, the next step is usually to define the scope of remediation, identify suitable tested systems and create clear records of completed work.
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