A UK Passive Fire Protection Company
Our passive fire protection service offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing building safety, combining years of expertise with cutting edge passive fire stopping and protection techniques.
We specialise in custom solutions that address unique challenges, ensuring optimal protection for structures across various sectors. Our commitment to quality and adaptability means we deliver projects efficiently, without compromising on safety standards.
By choosing BSML, you benefit from enhanced fire safety measures, peace of mind, and a partnership focused on delivering exceptional results.
Fire Stopping & Penetration Sealing
Our fire stopping and penetration sealing services bolster your building's defence against fire spread, heightening safety and adherence to regulations.
By specialising in crafting fire-resistant barriers, we offer reassurance, fewer hazards and secure a safe setting for occupants. Our bespoke solutions prioritise both safeguarding and longevity, conforming to stringent industry benchmarks.
Fire Door Installation & Maintenance
Our Fire Door Installation & Maintenance service ensures your buildings are equipped with the highest standard of fire safety. We focus on delivering robust fire doors that enhance security and comply with UK regulations.
Our comprehensive maintenance checks guarantee your doors function perfectly, offering peace of mind and safeguarding lives and property against fire hazards whilst also reducing spread of fire and smoke.
Passive Fire Survey’s
Our Passive Fire Surveys assess your premises to identify and rectify potential fire safety vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with stringent UK regulations.
Our surveys are designed to enhance your property's fire resilience, providing a comprehensive safety strategy that protects lives and assets. With our tailored advice and detailed reporting, you gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing your environment is secure and compliant.
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What Our Customers Say About Us
At BSML, we pride ourselves on delivering outstanding passive fire protection services. Our clients trust us to safeguard their buildings and lives, and their testimonials speak for themselves. See what our customers have to say about our fire protection solutions.
Sarah Douglas
SafeHaven Construction, Manchester
Working with BSML has been a pleasure. Their team's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident in every project they undertake. Their custom solutions have addressed unique challenges we faced, making our buildings safer and more compliant with fire safety regulations.
Michael Richards
SecureBuild Enterprises, Birmingham
BSML stands out in the fire protection industry. Their innovative techniques and thorough approach to passive fire protection have provided us with peace of mind. Their ability to deliver projects efficiently without compromising on safety.
Emily Carter
FireShield Ltd, Liverpool
We have been consistently impressed by BSML's dedication to fire safety. Their custom solutions are not only effective but also seamlessly integrated into our construction processes. Their professionalism and expertise have been crucial in ensuring the safety of our structures.
Sarah Douglas
SafeHaven Construction, Manchester
Working with BSML has been a pleasure. Their team's commitment to safety and efficiency is evident in every project they undertake. Their custom solutions have addressed unique challenges we faced, making our buildings safer and more compliant with fire safety regulations.
Michael Richards
SecureBuild Enterprises, Birmingham
BSML stands out in the fire protection industry. Their innovative techniques and thorough approach to passive fire protection have provided us with peace of mind. Their ability to deliver projects efficiently without compromising on safety.
Emily Carter
FireShield Ltd, Liverpool
We have been consistently impressed by BSML's dedication to fire safety. Their custom solutions are not only effective but also seamlessly integrated into our construction processes. Their professionalism and expertise have been crucial in ensuring the safety of our structures.
Rebecca Hone
Two Temple Place
BSML were a delight to work with while they carried out major refurbishment works within our listed buildings basement after suffering very bad flood damage. They went the extra mile to keep the refurb under budget and delivered on time. We will continue to use BSML in the future.
Brian Steere
National Maintenance Manager – Whitbreads
I have worked with BSML for 3 years now and they are a company who have their fingers on the pulse with every Passive Fire Stopping job, no matter how small Communication is great and honest. A very professional team and a pleasure to work with.
Barry Groves
Facilities Manager – Costa Coffee
I have worked with BSML for the past 5 years across multiple locations for facilities maintenance, construction projects and passive fire stopping. Recent fire stopping projects have taken place in a live office environment, the team have been solution focused sharing relevant practical knowledge and experience. They have worked tirelessly implement the solutions in line with our business needs to achieve compliance. I would happily recommend the Company.
Leading the way in Passive Fire Protection
BSML leads the UK market in passive fire protection, delivering bespoke solutions tailored to each client's needs. Our expertise spans across comprehensive surveys, installation and maintenance of fire barriers, ensuring buildings meet the highest safety standards.
We focus on innovation, using the latest technologies to safeguard structures against fire hazards effectively. Our services not only enhance safety but also ensure compliance with UK regulations, providing peace of mind for property owners and occupants alike. With a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction, BSML offers unparalleled support in fire protection, making us your trusted partner in creating a safer environment.
A market leading UK Passive Fire Company
Compliant with British and European standards
FIRAS Certification
We work to best practice and the Fire Safety Act 2021
About BSML
Founded in 2006, Building Services Management Ltd (BSML) has an objective to enhance organisational efficiency, drive cost reductions and enable growth through a broad spectrum of facilities management, building and maintenance solutions.
Through broadening our services, we bring a powerful blend of dedication and expertise to a diverse client base across various sectors. At BSML, exceptional customer service, tailored to each client's unique needs, is our benchmark. Our committed helpdesk team and innovative Facility Management software ensure your business remains organised, compliant and operational throughout the year, providing the assurance of comprehensive support.
Higher standards of protection and prevention
BSML is elevating standards in fire stopping and fire doors, focussing on the complexity of fire door remediation over just installation. We assess fire doors for remediation or replacement, adhering to the latest regulations and prioritising technical skill, compliance and customer service.
Fire doors
Our team specialises in both installing, maintaining and remediating fire doors, conducting thorough risk surveys and inspections to ensure all doors meet required standards or are replaced. We collaborate closely with building owners, landlords and consultants for compliance and treat occupants with utmost professionalism.
A full-lifecycle approach
BSML offers bespoke, full-lifecycle passive fire protection services, engaging early in projects to fully understand and meet client needs, ensuring compliance and setting high standards. Before project commencement, we provide sessions to address knowledge gaps and educate on best practices, along with independent advice on system installation, culminating in a comprehensive handover with full documentation for transparency.
Sustainability and the environment
Committed to sustainability, BSML adheres to environmental regulations, aiming for Net Zero Carbon by 2050, with team training on our Environmental and Sustainability Policy to minimise our environmental impact at all times.
Our Services
Successful Passive Fire Protection has multiple services and elements, whilst we offer a comprehensive and connected approach, this can be defined as:
What is passive fire protection?
Passive fire protection (PFP) is a crucial element of building safety that helps prevent the spread of fire and smoke, protecting lives and property without active intervention. Unlike active fire protection systems like sprinklers, passive fire protection works silently and continuously to contain and slow fire progression.
Passive fire protection involves several strategies. Specialists design and install fire-resistant materials and structures that can withstand high temperatures, maintaining building integrity during a potential fire. This includes fire-rated walls, floors and compartmentation systems that prevent fire from spreading rapidly.
Specialists implement fireproof barriers and sea ling solutions around fire spread points, such as:
- Cavity barriers
- Fire-resistant doors
- Intumescent coatings
- Fire stops in wall and floor penetrations
By adding passive fire protection there is reduced fire spread, quick evacuation times, minimised structural damage and the safety of occupants.
What is a passive fire survey?
A passive fire survey is an assessment designed to evaluate the fire protection systems within a building. Experts specialise in conducting detailed on-site surveys that identify and analyse passive fire protection measures which safeguard lives and property.
During a passive fire survey expert technicians inspect key elements such as:
- Fire-rated walls and floors
- Fire doors and compartmentation
- Fire stopping around service penetrations
- Structural fire protection materials
Qualified professionals conduct an on-site survey carefully documenting the current condition of fire-resistant installations, potential vulnerabilities, compliance with current UK building regulations and finally, recommendations for remedial work.
By identifying potential weaknesses before they become dangerous, surveys can help to enhance building safety, meet regulatory compliance, reduce potential fire risk and give peace of mind to building owners and occupants.
Who needs a passive fire protection company?
Passive fire protection is important for the safety of buildings and their occupants across various sectors.
Commercial organisations are primary candidates for expert services. This includes:
- Aviation
- Commercial Construction & Refurbishment
- Social Housing
- Healthcare
- Education
- Facilities Management
- Hotel & Leisure
- Luxury Residential
Building owners and property managers have a legal and moral responsibility to protect their premises and occupants. Passive fire protection services ensure compliance with UK building regulations, improved structural fire resistance, fire compartmentation, reduced potential for fire spread and the protection of occupants, assets and infrastructure.
Whether you're managing a new construction project or retrofitting an existing building, passive fire protection is essential.
If you own, manage or are responsible for a commercial or public building we recommend a fire protection survey. Specialists can identify potential vulnerabilities and implement protective systems.
What is the difference between fire protection and fire stopping?
There are nuanced differences between fire protection and fire stopping. Both are critical parts of building safety as they serve different but similar purposes in safeguarding lives and property.
Fire protection is a complete approach to preventing and reducing fire risks across an entire building. This includes installing fire alarms, detection systems and sprinkler systems, creating evacuation routes, using fire-resistant materials and developing emergency response plans.
Fire stopping is a more specific technical intervention. It focuses on sealing potential fire-spread paths within a building's structure. Specialists use specific materials to block gaps, prevent fire and smoke from travelling through walls, floors and ceilings, compartmentalise building sections to limit fire progression and maintain the structural integrity of fire-resistant barriers.
Fire protection is your building's overall defence strategy, whilst fire stopping acts like planned firebreaks to prevent flames from quickly spreading through hidden passages.