Verification gives building owners, responsible persons and insurers independent confirmation that a fire protection system has been correctly designed, installed and is functioning as it should. It is an impartial check, separate from whoever supplied the system, that the protection genuinely meets the requirements. MEP provides verification of fire protective systems and devices, drawing on our design and installation expertise to give you objective assurance that your protection can be relied upon.
Verification examines a system against the design intent and the relevant standards. We review the design and documentation, inspect the installed system, and check that the correct devices have been used and are working as required. Rather than assuming a system is compliant because it exists, verification confirms it, identifying any shortfalls in design, installation or documentation so they can be addressed. The outcome is a clear, evidenced statement of where the system stands.
With responsibilities for fire safety tightening, particularly under the Building Safety Act and its emphasis on evidence and accountability, being able to demonstrate that your systems are correct matters more than ever. Independent verification provides that evidence, giving responsible persons, building owners and insurers confidence that the protection in place does what it is supposed to. Because we understand these systems from design through installation, our verification is thorough and grounded in practical experience.
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An independent check that a fire protection system and its devices have been correctly designed, installed and are functioning as required by the relevant standards.
Commissioning proves a new system works at handover. Verification is an independent review, which can happen at any time, confirming the system genuinely meets the requirements.
To give building owners, responsible persons and insurers objective assurance that the protection is correct, which is increasingly important under the Building Safety Act.
The design and documentation, the installed system, and whether the correct devices have been used and are working, against the design intent and standards.
Yes. Verification results in a clear, evidenced statement of where the system stands, including any shortfalls that need addressing.
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