Fire Safety
Fire compartmentation surveys, captured on video and mapped by AI
Walk through risers, voids and service penetrations while narrating your findings. AnyInspect records everything on video and uses AI to map fire-stopping defects, cavity barriers and penetration seals to the correct compartment zones — producing a structured report in a fraction of the time.
Compartmentation surveys take too long and miss too much
Fire-stopping defects are hidden behind walls, above ceilings and inside risers. Traditional survey methods struggle to document them consistently.
- Defects in risers, ceiling voids and service shafts are difficult to photograph clearly, leaving assessors with incomplete visual evidence.
- Matching hundreds of fire-stopping observations to the correct compartment zones and floor plans manually is time-consuming and error-prone.
- Without a single auditable record, building owners cannot demonstrate to the regulator that every compartment boundary has been assessed and documented.
How AnyInspect works for compartmentation surveys
From riser inspection to finished report in four steps.
Record your survey
Enter the compartment zone, open the riser or ceiling void, and press record. Describe every fire stop, penetration seal, cavity barrier and any defects you observe as the camera captures the evidence.
AI maps findings to zones
AnyInspect's AI listens to your narration and automatically assigns each observation to the correct compartment zone, tagging defect type, location, severity and the fire-stopping product or system involved.
Review on site
Check the AI-generated findings on your tablet or phone while you are still on site. Add annotations, reference photos or supplementary notes before moving to the next zone.
Export your report
Generate a comprehensive PDF report with zone-by-zone defect summaries, severity ratings, remediation recommendations and direct links to the timestamped video evidence for every finding.
Purpose-built for fire compartmentation professionals
Every feature helps you survey faster, document thoroughly and deliver reports that satisfy regulators.
Zone-mapped evidence
Every defect is automatically tagged to a compartment zone and linked to the exact moment in the video, giving you a clear, auditable trail from observation to report.
AI-powered narration capture
Describe what you see in plain language. The AI extracts structured data on fire stops, penetration seals, cavity barriers, dampers and missing or damaged protection without manual data entry.
Defect severity classification
Each finding is categorised by severity so building owners and the Responsible Person can prioritise remediation of the most critical breaches first.
Offline recording
Risers, ceiling voids and basement plant rooms rarely have mobile signal. Record your full survey offline and let AnyInspect sync and process the data when you reconnect.
Professional branded reports
Export detailed PDF reports under your own branding, complete with executive summary, zone-by-zone findings, photo evidence and embedded video links for every observation.
Portfolio-wide dashboard
Monitor compartmentation survey status, outstanding defects and remediation progress across every building in your portfolio from one central dashboard.
Survey compartmentation faster with video and AI
Replace hours of manual note-taking and report writing with a single recorded walkthrough that the AI turns into a structured, evidenced report.
Try it freeAligned with UK compartmentation standards
AnyInspect helps you meet the documentation and assessment requirements of current UK fire safety and building safety legislation.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about using AnyInspect for fire compartmentation surveys.
What is fire compartmentation?
Fire compartmentation is the division of a building into separate fire-resisting compartments using walls, floors, barriers and seals. Its purpose is to contain a fire within the compartment of origin for a specified period, protecting escape routes and limiting damage to the rest of the building.
Why is a compartmentation survey important?
Over time, fire compartment boundaries are compromised by building alterations, new service penetrations and wear. A compartmentation survey identifies breaches — missing or failed fire stopping, unsealed penetrations, damaged cavity barriers — so they can be remediated before a fire exploits them.
How often should a compartmentation survey be carried out?
There is no single prescribed frequency, but industry guidance suggests a full invasive survey at least every three to five years, with non-invasive checks more frequently. Buildings undergoing refurbishment, change of use or those identified as higher-risk under the Building Safety Act 2022 may require more frequent assessment.
Who needs a fire compartmentation survey?
The Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Accountable Person under the Building Safety Act 2022 must ensure compartmentation is maintained. This typically includes landlords, building owners, managing agents and housing associations responsible for multi-occupied residential or commercial buildings.
What does AnyInspect capture during a survey?
AnyInspect records video of every compartment zone you inspect and uses AI to extract structured data on fire stops, penetration seals, cavity barriers, fire dampers, service risers and any breaches or defects. Each finding is tagged with its zone, severity and recommended remedial action.
Can AnyInspect document third-party fire-stopping installations?
Yes. You can record third-party fire-stopping work on video and narrate the product type, manufacturer, certification reference and installation quality. AnyInspect captures this as structured evidence that can be included in the compartmentation report or shared with the installing contractor.
What does the report look like?
Reports are exported as branded PDF documents containing an executive summary, zone-by-zone defect schedules with severity ratings, remediation recommendations, photo evidence and direct links to timestamped video footage. Data can also be exported in CSV format for integration with building safety case files.
How does AnyInspect help with the Building Safety Act 2022?
The Building Safety Act 2022 requires Accountable Persons for higher-risk buildings to maintain a golden thread of building safety information. AnyInspect contributes to this by creating a time-stamped, video-evidenced record of every compartmentation survey, making it straightforward to demonstrate ongoing compliance to the Building Safety Regulator.
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