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Fire dampers are crucial passive fire protection products. They are integrated into the ductwork of heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) systems to prevent the quick and dangerous spread of fire and smoke inside the ductwork through fire-resistance-rated walls and floors. When activated, they slow the progression of fire allowing people sufficient time to evacuate a building safely during a ...

The Building Safety Act was granted on 28 April 2022 and has made a major shift in the responsibility of building owners in relation to fire safety. All building owners now have a legal responsibility to comply with this new law, which has made ground-breaking reforms and changes, giving residents and homeowners more rights, powers, and protection – making ...

The RJ Urmson Group celebrates providing mechanical expertise to the commercial sector for over 30 years.

The BS9999:2017 is a British standard on the codes of practice states that fire dampers should be tested at regular intervals by a ‘competent’ person on completion of the installation and at least annually, and to be repaired or replaced immediately if found faulty.

We, Urmson Fire Specialists Ltd (USF) is seeking an experienced Fire Protection and Surveyor Engineer. Our head office is based in Chorley, however you will be working on projects all over the UK. Therefore, you will need full driving licence as a company van will be provided. You will also need to be flexible as there will be a need to work away from home and some overnight stays. If you have a can do attitude and excellent customer service skills, we are looking forward to hearing from you.

Are you looking for 'on the job' training opportunity to work within the engineering sector? Urmson Fire Specialists Ltd (part of the RJ Urmson Group) based in Chorley are seeking a driven fire damper assistant engineer. Duties will include carrying out maintenance, repair, commissioning and service support to a range of smoke/fire dampers and fault finding. See post for full details and how to apply.

UFS would like to thank Mark Humphrey and Shatoo Wally at BORIS Software (our live reporting system provider) for the beautiful flowers and chocolates for our successful referral.

Urmson Fire Specialists (part of the RJ Urmson Group) have successfully gained GOLD status with Constructionline, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to health and safety.

RJ Urmson are proud to announce that a number of our engineers have been certified as Authorised Person HVAC HTM 03-01 and Authorising Engineers (Ventilation) by Eastwood Park Training Centre, an approved City Guilds training provider.

Chorley based commissioning engineers company, RJ Urmson Group has undergone a total brand review and today unveiled its new logo and tagline on their new sign written van to support its evolution to be a leading commissioning, water treatment and fire systems group in the UK.