Fire stopping and compartmentation in Torfaen

Who owns the social homes in Torfaen?

Most social homes in Torfaen are owned by housing associations, following the transfer of the council's homes to housing association ownership. Eleven of Wales's 22 councils took this route. Torfaen County Borough Council remains the strategic housing authority, with duties on homelessness and housing need.

What do we cover in Torfaen?

• Compartmentation surveys of risers, ceiling voids and roof spaces
• Sealing service penetrations with tested systems
• Cavity barriers and fire-rated batt systems
• Fire dampers coordination with specialists
• Penetration logs with photographs and product references

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 Torfaen?

Building safety work in blocks of flats is planned around the building's fire risk assessment and the responsible person's duties under fire safety law.

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What do fire stopping and compartmentation works cost in Torfaen?

We price fire stopping and compartmentation works in Torfaen 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.

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