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Founded in 2019, SJE Fireproofing raise the standards in Fire Protection services

 

SJE Fireproofing was formed in 2019 under the umbrella of SJE Carpentry and Joinery Ltd. Bringing in Paul Cowling to head the new company, his many years of fireproofing experience and knowledge have ensured we are able to build a Fireproofing Company that mirrors SJE Carpentry’s first-class approach and reputation. We are now working with some of the UK’s leading contractors with our objective being to improve the delivery of Fireproofing services throughout the Construction industry.

 

We aim to do this by:

  1. Proving compliance with all related current Legislation including 3rd party Certification
  2. Protecting our client’s reputation
  3. Provide cost certainty for the firestopping scope of works
  4. Give cost and design support at tender stage
  5. Being a single point of responsibility for all firestopping works
  6. Retain digital records of all firestopping works carried out using our bespoke technical platform
  7. Deliver firestopping technical support to project teams
  8. Provide firestopping training (CPD) for the project teams 
  9. Only using High Quality fully tested and certified materials 
  10. Deliver a consistent High Quality of installation on site by competent trained operatives

The works called for some unique and innovative thinking and Paul along with both his design and operational teams rose to the challenge. The result was a confident and effective action plan with a robust conclusion.

Jim Watts Operations Director
Wates Construction

Digital technology

 

Accurate record keeping is essential, all our operatives and management teams are equipped with the industry leading technology platform “BOLSTER”, it is a management software that allows for the recording and tracking of projects in real-time.

Accreditations

 

SJE Fireproofing is accredited by FIRAS

 

FIRAS is a third-party certification scheme for installation contractors of both passive and active fire protection systems, operated by Warringtonfire and accredited by UKAS to BS EN ISO/IEC 17065:2012.

The scheme has worked to actively improve compliance and installation standards since and continues to date to be the leading certification body for companies installing passive and active fire protection systems. The FIRAS rules and regulations are now in their 19th edition and are continuously improved, made more robust and adaptable to industry and regulatory changes over time.

FIRAS-certified companies must conduct regular audits, showing that all installers, supervisors and technicians are not only competent in their respective fields but that their work remains 100% compliant. SJE Fireproofing is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in passive fire protection systems. They proactively identify areas for improvement by regularly conducting internal audits, which include ‘destructive testing’. Additionally, their operatives undergo frequent assessments by FIRAS inspectors, which may involve detailed inspections of their installation work. This rigorous approach ensures that every aspect of their fire protection systems meets the highest quality standards.

 

Third Party Certification – Installer

 

• Audit of company operational / management procedures and processes (typically annual)

• Regular inspection of ongoing site work

• Competence assessment of supervision and installation personnel at site

• Award of certificate confirming scope of product types company can install under certification

• Listing of company on certification body website for access by regulatory authorities, building owners, insurers, management contractors etc. providing assurance

• Ability to issue a certificate of conformity to the client for works carried out on each specific project which is supported by the certification body