Third-Party Active And Passive Fire Inspections
Vortex Fire has extensive experience in providing third party fire safety inspections and witnessing of testing and commissioning on projects under construction. This includes:
Active fire safety systems (as per NFPA, IBC and UAE Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice)
- Fire-fighting systems
- Fire detection and alarm systems
- Smoke management systems
- Emergency lighting and signage
Passive fire safety systems
- Service penetrations as per ASTM E2174
- Joints and perimeter fire stopping as per ASTM E2392
- Structural fireproofing – Sprayed Fire-Resistive Material (SFRM) as per ASTM E605 & ASTM E736
- Structural fireproofing – Intumescent Fire-Resistant Coating (Intumescent Paint) as per AWCI 12-B & ASTM D7091
- Fire doors and windows as per NFPA 80
- Facade and roof inspections as per Fire & Life Safety Code of Practice
Fire safety strategy
- Emergency vehicular access
- Means of egress components
- Fire Service Elevators
- Emergency (Fire) Command Centre
The inspections are undertaken in accordance with the approved fire strategy and NFPA and ASTM standards.
Vortex Fire UAE is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to undertake independent third-party inspections in accaordance with:
- ISO 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection
- AC 98 Inspection Agency (AA)
The inspections are undertaken in accordance with the approved fire strategy and NFPA and ASTM standards.
Vortex Fire UAE is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to undertake independent third-party inspections in accaordance with:
- ISO 17020:2012 Conformity Assessment Requirements for the Operation of Various Types of Bodies Performing Inspection
- AC 98 Inspection Agency (AA)
