Our Mission

Our mission is to enhance building safety and protect lives through exceptional expertise in compliance.

We are committed to advancing fire safety awareness and establishing ourselves as a trusted leader in fire door inspection services.

Why use Shield?

With years of dedicated experience and a thorough understanding of industry regulations and changes, particularly in the aftermath of the Grenfell tragedy, we proudly established Shield BSC.

Our name reflects our unwavering commitment to safeguarding both lives and property.

We are a highly driven and professional team, devoted to raising awareness about the critical importance of fire safety and ensuring that fire doors perform effectively in the event of an emergency.

Lets talk numbers

  • In the last 5 Years in the  UK,  34,136 fires were reported.
  • 11,000 result in serious injury
  • 400 result in death
  • 707 of those fires were in residential blocks of flats of all heights

Do I need Fire Safety Checks?

Conducting regular fire safety inspections significantly minimizes the likelihood of severe injuries and threats to life.

  • In the absence of a visible building address, how would emergency services identify the correct location during an emergency?

  • Without proper signage on floors and apartment doors, how can the fire brigade locate individuals in need of rescue?

  • If emergency lighting systems are non-functional, how will occupants safely navigate their way out during an evacuation?

  • Should fire extinguishers be unavailable or inoperative, how can a fire be effectively controlled in its early stages?

  • In the event of malfunctioning AOVs (Automatic Opening Vents), fire alarms, call points, or smoke detectors, how will individuals be alerted, and how can breathable air be assured in a smoke-filled environment.

Why are Fire Doors so important?

Fire doors play a critical role in ensuring safety during fire incidents. They are designed to compartmentalize a fire, providing sufficient time for occupants to evacuate or for emergency services to arrive and contain the situation effectively.

  • If the door is not a certified fire door,

  • If the door lacks appropriate smoke or heat seals,

  • If the hinges are damaged or missing screws,

  • If the gaps around the door exceed the recommended tolerances...

The door is likely to fail in the event of a fire, significantly compromising safety and increasing the risk of severe consequences.