Fire stopping and compartmentation · South West

Fire stopping and compartmentation in Mid Devon

Social landlords in Mid Devon can use us to close out fire risk assessment actions on compartmentation and fire stopping.

Fire stopping and compartmentation works in Mid Devon are carried out by our site teams and specialist subcontractors under our management, with photographs, notes and certificates on every job. Mid Devon District Council still owns council homes here, alongside housing association stock.

Mid Devon at a glance

Council: Mid Devon District Council
Region: South West
County: Devon
Council homes: Council-owned, managed by the council
Housing standard: Decent Homes Standard (England)
Damp and mould timescales: Awaab's Law (since 27 Oct 2025)
Population: 83,290 (2020 estimate)
Regional price factor: 1.02 (our estimate)

Council housing status from Housing Revenue Account records (MHCLG and the 2012 HRA list, updated for later transfers) and council publications, checked October 2026. Population: ONS 2020 mid-year estimate.

Who owns the social homes in Mid Devon?

Mid Devon District Council still owns council homes in Mid Devon and manages them directly, funded through its Housing Revenue Account. Housing associations also own and manage social homes in the area, and we can work for both.

What do we cover in Mid Devon?

Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
Sealing service penetrations with tested systems
Cavity barriers and fire-rated batt systems
Fire-rated boarding and ceiling repairs
Fire dampers coordination with specialists

Fire stopping and compartmentation in a social home

How do we deliver it?

Each penetration is numbered, photographed before and after, and logged with the product used, so your building safety case has evidence rather than assurances.

Which rules apply in Mid Devon?

Under the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, in residential buildings with storeys over 11 metres high, communal fire doors must be checked every three months and flat entrance doors every year on a best-endeavours basis. The Fire Safety Act 2021 confirmed that flat entrance doors fall under the Fire Safety Order.

Decent Homes Standard (England) · More about fire stopping and compartmentation works

What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in Mid Devon?

We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in Mid Devon after a survey rather than from a guide range, because the number and type of penetrations, access to risers and voids, and building height vary from block to block. Send us the details and we will arrange a visit.

Questions about fire stopping and compartmentation works in Mid Devon

Does Mid Devon District Council still own council homes?

Can you take on fire stopping and compartmentation works in Mid Devon as a subcontractor?

Yes. Main contractors working for social landlords in Mid Devon can engage us as a tier-2 subcontractor for fire stopping and compartmentation works, working under their systems and their client's specification.

Do you also work near Mid Devon?

Yes. We take on fire stopping and compartmentation works across the South West, including Exeter, East Devon, Teignbridge and North Devon, and in every other UK nation.