ISO 17020 Accredited Third-Party Inspection Services

Vortex Fire (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) is accredited to ISO 17020:2012 for the delivery of independent third party inspection services. ISO 17020 is the international standard that governs the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of inspection bodies. This accreditation confirms that our inspection processes are carried out to a recognised global benchmark and are subject to continual assessment, audit, and quality assurance controls.

Regulatory Importance in the UAE

Independent third-party inspection is a mandatory requirement under the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice. The Code requires that passive fire protection systems be inspected by an organisation that is:

This ensures that inspections are carried out with full objectivity and without any conflict of interest, providing authorities, developers, and building owners with verified assurance that fire protection systems have been installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with approved designs and regulatory requirements.

Scope of ISO 17020 Inspection Services

As an ISO 17020 accredited inspection body, Vortex Fire provides inspection and compliance verification across the full range of fire safety installations and systems, including:

Our inspections are performed during construction, system installation, testing and commissioning, and at pre-handover and operational stages to the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, International Building Code (IBC), Abu Dhabi International Building Code (ADIBC), Saudi Building Code (SBC) and NFPA 5000 Building Construction and Safety Code.

Benefits of ISO 17020 Accredited

Engaging Vortex Fire to provide third-party inspection offers clear advantages:

Regulatory compliance
Ensures full alignment with UAE Civil Defence and Fire Code requirements.
Unbiased and independent verification
Confirms system performance without influence from suppliers or contractors.
Quality and consistency
Inspections follow formal procedures, checklists, and standardised evaluation criteria.
Reduced risk of rework and project delays
Issues are identified early and resolved before final testing and approvals.
Enhanced safety and operational reliability
Ensures that fire protection measures will function when required.
Confidence for owners, operators, and authorities
Demonstrates that life safety objectives have been achieved.

Regulatory Importance in the UAE

Our role as an ISO 17020 accredited inspection body reinforces our wider commitment to protecting life, property, and business continuity. We operate with transparency, technical precision, and professional independence. Our inspection reports are clear, evidence-based, and accepted by Civil Defence authorities across the UAE.