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Fire safety

ISQ performs assessment of explosion risk in environments with explosive atmospheres, to check compliance of installations with the legal requirements, within the scope of the ATEX Directive and to perform…

About this service:

ISQ performs assessment of explosion risk in environments with explosive atmospheres, to check compliance of installations with the legal requirements, within the scope of the ATEX Directive and to perform inspection of fire safety systems.

ATEX Directive

Classification of hazardous areas, in accordance with European and international standards and codes. Inspection of electrical/mechanical equipment installed in classified areas and assessment of their suitability and condition based on IEC 60079-17 and EN 13463-1 standards.

Preparation of manuals for protection against explosions, identifying areas deemed dangerous, possible sources of ignition and assessment of explosion risk.

Inspection of fire safety systems

ISQ is the technical partner of the entity in charge of safety (owner, manager of the building and condominium administration), checking the operational and maintenance capacity of all fire safety systems in the building in accordance with CEPREVEN and NFPA international standards. Among the systems and equipment covered, we highlight:

  • Fire trap doors and compartmentalisation
  • Signage and emergency lighting
  • Automatic fire detection systems 
  • Smoke control systems (smoke extraction)
  • Means of intervention (extinguishers and fire fighting piping) and means of automatic fire extinguishing with water (sprinklers, foams) or other extinguishing agents, pumping stations.
  • Type of Service: Engineering & Consultancy, Safety
  • Areas: Construction & Infrastructures, Oil & Gas, Process Industries, Services Sector
  • Business Unit: ISQ

How we can help


We act comprehensively throughout the value chain, providing you with access to over 250 specialized services, hundreds of technical specialists and the know-how of 50 years plus operating in these areas worldwide, leading significant national and international projects.

What sets us apart


  • The diversity of our services, addressing entire value chains
  • Comprehensive laboratorial capacity, both on site an in premises, with accredited laboratories equipped with the latest technology
  • The awarded and recognized quality and safety in our services
  • Relevant international partnerships with market leaders and entities such as the UN, ESA, CERN, ITER
  • The know-how of our team of PhDs, scientists, researchers, engineers and specialized technicians with relevant and solid experience
  • The close relationship with our customers, supported by a network of branches and subsidiaries around the world
  • The accreditations, certifications and notifications of most of the activities carried out
  • International activity in markets such as aerospace, nuclear fusion, physics and astrophysics, oil and gas, sustainability and circular economy
  • The ability to support you in Innovation activities

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