Director-Led Passive Fire Compliance — The South Coast

Inspect.
Rectify.
Certify.

Unity Fire is the South Coast's passive-fire compliance specialist — we inspect the building, rectify the defects, and sign off the record, all under one roof. Two co-directors, both on site. 5-day site attendance guaranteed.

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Why Unity Fire

We fix what
others miss.

Many inspection reports are reproduced year on year — same findings, same wording, never properly re-inspected. The building owner receives a document. The building remains at risk.

We work to manufacturer specifications, current UK fire safety legislation, and recognised installation guidance. Every time. Without exception.

Unity Fire was built on a different standard. Every door, every seal, every penetration is inspected on its own merit. We document what we find, explain what it means, and deliver works that hold up to scrutiny.

Praised by leading fire protection industry bodies for innovation in client transparency and compliance visibility.

Accreditations & Memberships
Fire Protection Association Member Institute of Fire Safety Managers — Affiliate Member UK Fire Door Training — Approved Installer UK Fire Door Training — Approved DoorCheck — CertFDI Advanced Certificate of Competency
What We Do

Six core services.
One standard.

From initial inspection through to certified installation and ongoing compliance support, Unity Fire delivers the full passive fire protection picture.

01

Annual Fire Door Inspections

Structured inspections covering door leaf, frame, intumescent seals, smoke seals, hinges, closers, glazing, gaps and signage. Documented reports with photographic evidence and clear remedial recommendations.

02

Fire Door Installation

Installation of certified fire doors aligned with manufacturer specifications and current compliance requirements. FD30 and FD60 rated doors fitted correctly as complete systems — leaf, frame, hardware, seals and glazing.

03

Remedial Works & Upgrades

Targeted remedial works to address non-compliance, damaged components or installation issues. Restoring fire door performance without unnecessary replacement where possible.

04

Compartmentation Works

Remedial sealing and passive fire protection upgrades to maintain fire compartment integrity. Fire stopping around service penetrations — pipes, electrical cables and ductwork — using appropriate tested systems.

05

Maintenance & Adjustments

Ongoing maintenance, realignment and hardware adjustments to keep fire doors operating correctly and maintaining required performance standards throughout their service life.

06

Compartmentation Surveys

Full building compartmentation surveys identifying breaches, deficiencies and areas of risk across the building fabric. Detailed written reports with photographic evidence, suitable for inclusion in building safety case files and fire risk assessments.

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Case Study
Occupied Development, Dorset Coast
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Certified Installation
Regulatory Framework

Compliance
built in.

All works carried out in accordance with current UK fire safety legislation and recognised industry guidance.

  • Building Safety Act 2022 obligations
  • Approved Document B (Fire Safety)
  • BS 9999 — Fire safety in the design of buildings
  • BS 8214 — Fire door assemblies
  • ASFP fire stopping installation guidance
  • Manufacturer data sheet compliance
  • Photographic documentation of all works
  • Written reports suitable for building records

Building Safety Act 2022

The Building Safety Act fundamentally changed accountability for fire safety in higher-risk buildings. Responsible persons now carry legal obligations for ongoing inspection, maintenance and documentation of fire safety systems. Unity Fire supports clients in meeting these obligations through structured inspection programmes and compliant remedial works.

Fire Door Requirements

Fire doors must be inspected at regular intervals — quarterly for high-traffic routes, annually as a minimum for all fire doors in scope. Defects must be documented and remediated promptly. Unity Fire provides inspection programmes designed around your building's requirements.

Compartmentation & Fire Stopping

Every penetration through a fire-rated element must be sealed with a tested and approved system. Using unrated products or incorrect installation methods invalidates fire resistance. Unity Fire only installs systems with appropriate test evidence for the specific application.

Regulatory Update — Act Now

The law changed.
Has your building?

The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 — enacted under the Building Safety Act — introduced mandatory quarterly fire door checks for buildings over 11 metres in height. This is not advisory. It is a legal obligation on the responsible person.

Buildings that cannot demonstrate a current, documented inspection record are exposed to enforcement action from the Fire and Rescue Service, potential prohibition notices, and — in the event of an incident — significant legal liability. The standard has shifted. The question is whether your building has.

Non-compliance with The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 voids your building insurance.

Check Your Obligations
11m+
Quarterly checks
now mandatory
Q1
Fire Safety (England)
Regulations 2022
BSA
Building Safety Act
2022 obligations
14d
Typical enforcement
notice window
Who is responsible?

The "responsible person" under the Fire Safety Order — typically the building owner, freeholder, or managing agent — carries the legal duty to ensure inspections are completed, documented, and acted upon. Delegation to a contractor does not remove accountability.

Recent Work

Selected
case studies.

All projects are presented anonymised to protect client confidentiality. References available on request.

Case 001 Luxury Residential — Poole Waterfront

Full compliance programme across a 24-unit luxury waterfront development.

A newly acquired luxury residential development on the Poole waterfront required a complete passive fire protection review prior to occupation. Unity Fire delivered a full fire door inspection programme across all 24 units and common areas, identifying a range of defects including missing intumescent strips, incorrect hardware, and gaps in compartmentation across service penetrations.

Following the inspection, a structured programme of remedial works was delivered to address every identified deficiency. A compartmentation survey confirmed the extent of sealing required, and all penetration works were completed using certified tested systems. The building achieved full compliance, and the client engaged Unity Fire on an annual inspection programme.

  • 24-unit residential complex
  • Full fire door inspection programme
  • Compartmentation survey completed
  • Remedial works to all deficiencies
  • Tested fire stopping systems installed
  • Annual programme subsequently established
Location
Poole Waterfront, Dorset
Building Type
Luxury Residential Development — 24 Units
Scope
Fire door inspections, compartmentation survey, remedial works
Outcome
Full compliance achieved. Annual inspection programme established.
Case 002 Residential Block — Southampton Waterfront

Compartmentation remediation and full fire stopping programme across a 20-unit residential block.

A residential block on the Southampton waterfront was referred following a fire risk assessment that identified significant compartmentation deficiencies throughout the building fabric. Unity Fire carried out a full investigation of all service penetrations, identifying widespread unsealed cable, pipe, and ductwork routes that had compromised compartment integrity across multiple floors.

A comprehensive programme of fire stopping works was delivered, sealing all identified penetrations with appropriate tested systems. Compartmentation was restored to the required standard throughout the building. The client subsequently retained Unity Fire on an annual compliance programme to maintain and document the building's ongoing compliance position.

  • 20-unit commercial residential block
  • Full fire stopping programme
  • Penetration sealing — cables, pipes, ducts
  • Compartmentation remediation throughout
  • Tested and certified systems used
  • Client retained on annual programme
Location
Southampton Waterfront, Hampshire
Building Type
Commercial Residential Block — 20 Units
Scope
Fire stopping, penetration sealing, compartmentation remediation
Outcome
Building made fully compliant. Client retained on annual programme.
Case 003 Occupied Short-Let Development — Dorset Coast

Fire door installation and compartmentation works within an occupied premium holiday letting block.

Works were delivered within an occupied premium short-let development on the Dorset coast. The project required fire door installation and targeted remedial compartmentation works to be completed while maintaining full operational continuity — with guests in residence throughout the programme.

Working within a premium occupied environment requires a different level of care — protecting high-value finishes, coordinating closely with property management, and delivering to compliance standard without disruption to bookings or guest experience.

  • Occupied premium short-let environment
  • Fire door installation and upgrades
  • Remedial compartmentation works
  • Zero disruption to active lettings
  • Works aligned to compliance requirements
  • Full photographic documentation provided
Location
Dorset Coast, South of England
Building Type
Occupied Luxury Short-Let Development
Scope
Fire door installation, hardware upgrades, compartmentation remediation
Outcome
Full compliance restored. Zero disruption to lettings operation.
How It Works

A clear process.
No surprises.

01

Initial Enquiry

Contact us with details of your building, number of fire doors, and any known compliance concerns. We respond promptly with a clear outline of what's required.

02

Site Survey

A director is on site within 5 working days of your enquiry. Guaranteed. We assess the building's fire door stock and compartmentation condition, and document findings with photographs and detailed notes. If we can't make the window, we say so on the first call — we don't promise and miss.

03

Compliance Report

A structured written report is produced covering all findings, identified defects, risk levels, and clear recommendations for remedial action.

04

Remedial Works

Where required, remedial works are carried out to restore compliance. All works are documented and a completion certificate is issued for your building records.

The Team

The people
behind the work.

Unity Fire is led by two directors who both conduct on-site inspections. No subcontracted surveys. No junior staff unsupervised on site.

Owen Gillard
Co-Founder & Co-Director — On-site Operations & Inspections

Owen leads on-site operations at Unity Fire, conducting fire door inspections and managing field delivery across all active projects. With direct involvement in every inspection programme, Owen ensures that the technical standard is set and maintained from the ground up.

Fire Door Inspections On-site Operations Compartmentation Works
Dave Gillard
Co-Founder & Co-Director — Contracts, Management & Inspections

Dave leads on contracts and project management, overseeing client relationships, programme delivery, and commercial operations. Qualified in Fire Risk Assessment, Dave also conducts on-site inspections and brings a structured management approach to every engagement.

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Portfolio Score
68 /100
Buildings
3
Overdue Inspections
0
At-Risk Buildings
1
Total Inspections
4
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For inspection enquiries, ongoing compliance support, or to discuss a specific project, get in touch using the details below or complete the form.

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+44 7961 705200
Email
dave@unity-fire.com
owen@unity-fire.com
Based
St Leonards, Ringwood, Dorset
Coverage: South of England & Nationwide
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