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Checkmate Fire Solutions have joined the FPA - www.thefpa.co.uk, the UK’s national fire safety organisation, and have become a sponsor of their latest DVD ‘Fire Safety in
Healthcare Premises’ ........ coming soon.

Checkmate have surveyed and installed in over 100 hospitals for various NHS Trusts nationwide, there is an on-going need for Checkmate's services in hospitals, as can be seen in the following document - Review of 5 London hospital fires and their management.

Checkmate have developed a new service and software package for auditing fire doors. Called ‘Fire Door Check’ the new software enables a trained surveyor to assess the fire compliance of doors, at the same time creating a spreadsheet that can be used for ongoing maintenance and management. The software can be used annually by Checkmate or alternatively can be purchased by the client for ongoing internal auditing purposes.

Working in partnership with ADT Tyco and Firetec Specialist Services, Checkmate Fire Solutions have recently installed new fire doors, fire barriers and have airsealed the 4 machine rooms and diesel room that operate Tower Bridge.

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Checkmate are pleased to announce that they have re-newed their agency agreement with Haven Fire & Safety, to market their air sealing, air leakage testing and passive fire protection, survey and installation, services throughout the United Arab Emirates for a further three years.

Checkmate have become one of the founder members of the new BRE installer scheme LPS 1531, which gives third party approval of companies involved in the installation or application of passive fire protection products.

The accreditation process involves a series of rigorous checks which are ongoing, and it is because of this assessment process that the LPCB Approval Mark is recognised worldwide as a badge of quality for passive fire protection installation.

The benefits of using third party or independent certification schemes are recognised in Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Volume 2 and the CLG guides for the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO). The use of LPCB certified products and installers will help the Responsible Person to comply with the RRO.

Passive fire protection products, designed to protect life and property in the event of a fire, can be compromised by poor installation or application, which may result in premature failure in the event of a fire. This standard, explains LPCB, is designed to ensure that those who install or apply passive fire protection products are trained and have the necessary skills and technical ability to do this correctly. Assessment involves an office audit, site installation inspection and on-going site surveillance inspections.

The LPS 1531 approved installation contractor will then issue a Certificate of Conformity supplied by LPCB for each passive fire protection installation.

Click here for further information on the passive fire protection contractors scheme LPS 1531, or contact Ian Stewart at: stewarti@bre.co.uk.

Checkmate have recently air sealed the new £30 million North Kent Police headquarters for Kier Construction, in conjuction with Wintech Engineering who were able to test and pass the building first time to meet the requirements of The Building Regulations part L2.

Checkmate have a national agreement with Wintech, who are UKAS Accredited. Wintech are also members of ATTMA, providing the confidence and assurance that testing will be to the highest standard.

Checkmate have recently reached an agreement with Hilti to become one of their select band of accredited installers.

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Hilti Firestop Systems have been certified by the Loss Prevention Certification Board, and are monitored on an ongoing basis to provide absolute confidence in the quality and standards of the products being installed.

The specific aim of the LPCB is to improve the protection of people and property through the reduction of risk and as members of their 3rd party accredited installer scheme Checkmate recognise the value of 3rd party accredited products. 3rd party accredited installation of 3rd party accredited products ensures that fire protection and compartmentation is done correctly and overall risk is minimised. Main contractors recognise that as a result their clients receive a guaranteed product that will fulfil the requirements of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order and will provide peace of mind for the lifetime of the building.

Checkmate Fire Solutions, working through Dubai Agents Haven Fire & Safety, have successfully air leakage tested the substation providing power for the air conditioning and chilled water for the whole of Palm Jumeirah; referred to in Dubai as The 8th Wonder of the World.

The substation is protected by an FM200 fire extinguisher gas suppressant system, also installed by Haven. Air leakage testing is required to confirm that the gas will be retained within the building and will be able to extinguish the flames in a fire situation, thus ensuring that services for the project are adequately protected.

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