
All areas of Fire Safety Compliancy - IFC Accredited - South West Leading Award Winning Fire Compliance Contractors
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At Vesta Sol Fire Protection, we provide fully accredited passive fire protection (PFP) solutions for schools, academies, colleges, nurseries, and university buildings throughout Exeter, Devon, and the South West. Our experienced team ensures that your educational facility meets the highest standards of fire safety, safeguarding students, staff, and property through compliant and long-lasting fire protection measures.
Why Passive Fire Protection Is Essential in Schools
Educational buildings pose unique fire safety challenges:
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High occupancy levels
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Students who may be unfamiliar with emergency procedures
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Multiple classrooms, corridors, and high-risk specialist rooms
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Ageing buildings with inconsistent fire compartmentation
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The need for safe evacuation pathways and protected escape routes
Effective passive fire protection helps contain fire and smoke, prevents rapid spread through the building, and provides essential time for safe evacuation.

Why Choose Vesta Sol Fire Protection for Your School?
✔ Specialists in Educational Environments
We understand the operational demands of schools. Work is carried out safely, cleanly, and often outside teaching hours to minimise disruption.
✔ Fully Compliant with UK Fire Safety Regulations
All systems and installations comply with:
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Approved Document B
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BS 476 standards
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RRFSO (Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order)
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DfE fire safety guidance for schools
✔ Complete Certification & Digital Reporting
Every installation or repair includes:
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Before & after photos
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Full compliance documentation
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A clear schedule of remedial works
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Easy-to-read digital reports for inspections and audits
✔ Tailored Solutions for New & Existing School Buildings
We provide PFP solutions for modern builds, heritage educational buildings, modular classrooms, and large multi-block school sites.
1. Fire Stopping Installation
We supply and install certified fire-stopping materials to seal fire-risk openings, including:
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Service penetrations
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Pipe and cable trays
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Voids and cavities
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Walls, floors & risers
2. Fire Doors & Fire Door Surveys
We install, repair, and inspect:
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Hospital fire doors
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FD30, FD60, and specialist healthcare doorsets
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Intumescent seals, glazing, ironmongery, and automatic closers
All surveys include clear reporting and compliance recommendations.
3. Compartmentation Surveys & Remedial Works
We identify breaches in compartment lines throughout the hospital and provide complete remedial solutions to restore fire integrity.
4. Fire-Resistant Boarding & Enclosures
Including:
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Fire-rated ductwork
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Fire-protected boxing
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Structural steel protection
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Lift shaft protection
5. Intumescent Paint & Coatings
We apply fire-resistant coatings to structural steel and surfaces to meet required fire ratings.
6. Fire Curtains & Barriers
Supply and installation of horizontal and vertical fire barriers for ceilings, roof spaces, and ducts.
Who We Work With
Vesta Sol Fire Protection supports:
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Primary schools
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Secondary schools
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Multi-Academy Trusts
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Independent schools
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Colleges & sixth-form centres
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Universities
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Nurseries & early-years facilities
We work directly with headteachers, site managers, estates teams, facilities management companies, and local authorities.


Project Type
Health Care
Schools
Commercial
Residential
Occupied- Buildings
Surveys

Site Survey
Free site survey to assess works required and then formulate a quote for a detailed site survey & formal quotation for works

On Site
Electronic Record Keeping ∙ Communication ∙ Fully Qualified Technicians ∙ Handover Documentation ∙ Certification
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CONTACT
Enquiries
For any enquiries, questions or commendations, please call: 01392 793310 or fill out the following form
Contact Us
Address:
Unit 21, De Havilland Road, Skypark, Clyst Honiton, Exeter, EX5 2GE
Unit 1 Alphin Brook Court, Alphin Brook Road
Exeter, EX2 8QR
Tel: 01392 793310
Company Number: 14699359
Passive Fire Protection Services, Devon, Somerset & Cornwall