Victoria Mills Firestopping and Fire Door Surveys
Victoria Mills is a significant property in need of a comprehensive passive fire protection programme. In early 2026, we were engaged to carry out both firestopping and fire door surveys, supporting the duty holder in assuring the building fabric is capable of controlling the spread of fire and smoke in line with regulatory requirements. Passive fire protection is an essential element of any education or communal environment, and our approach centred on thorough inspection, clear reporting and risk-based recommendations.
Scope and approach
The scope split into two major workstreams:
Firestopping Survey:
The building’s passive fire protection strategy depends on robust compartmentation. Using third-party accredited technicians and purpose-built software, every penetration and discontinuity in the compartment lines was surveyed and logged. Each issue was photographed, mapped and coded, with detailed reporting issued to the client for action planning. This survey provides a reliable baseline for compliance and future maintenance cycles.
Fire Door Survey:
Fire doors are one of the most vulnerable parts of a building’s life safety system because they are in regular use and exposed to wear.
Our team inspected each door set to BM Trada Q Mark standards, checking leaf integrity, hardware performance, sealing, alignment and overall condition. Each door received a unique reference in our tracking system to support future programmed maintenance and audit trails.
Project value
Key challenges and how we managed them
Regulatory complexity
Fire safety compliance is based on an understanding of compartmentation and door performance under statutory guidance. We structured our surveys to align with current legal expectations and client requirements, ensuring clear records that support compliance evidence.
Site access constraints
As with many live environments similar to colleges and academies, coordination with the client’s operations was essential. Our team worked with property managers to minimise disruption and to schedule intrusive inspection work around occupancy and other trades.
Data integrity
Building a reliable baseline of compliance data was central to the survey. Our software approach meant that every item logged could be tracked, reported and re-surveyed in future cycles, giving the client confidence in ongoing asset management.
Outcomes
- Full set of recorded survey data that clearly identifies noncompliances with photographic evidence and risk categorisation
- Structured programme of remedial works ready for pricing and execution
- Enhanced understanding of the building's passive fire protection status for compliance reporting and planning
Need support with fire protection?
Whether you require fire door inspections, fire stopping works or support with compartmentation throughout your building, T&M Fire Solutions provides practical, organised and reliable passive fire protection services across commercial, residential and public sector properties.
Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements and arrange the right level of support for your building.