Flameshield Fireduct - Installing Flameshield Fireduct Under LPS 1531
Flameshield Fireduct BS and EN systems are designed to protect life and property and it is essential
that they perform correctly in the event of a fire. The only cause of failure for a certified passive
fire protection system product like Flameshield Fireduct is faulty or poor installation. In order to
ensure that your Flameshield Fireduct is installed correctly and is fit for purpose, all Flameshield
Fireduct installations need to be installed by a certified contractor working under
the LPCB’s LPS 1531 installer scheme.
The purpose of this scheme is to analyse whether the installing company is able to correctly fit fire protection products and is intended to ensure that these systems meet the intended fire performance. As a specifier, main contractor or regulator choosing a certified contractor the LPS 1531 scheme delivers the following assurances:
A Reduction in Risk - specifying an LPCB certified company to install Flameshield Fireduct demonstrates due-diligence and mitigates against possible accusations of negligence.
Avoids Costly Installation Errors - LPCB certified installers have demonstrated competence in the installation of Flameshield Fireduct systems.
Frequent Inspections - The LPCB randomly inspects 15% of projects completed by LPCB
certified companies which ensures an ongoing level of
competency and quality.