Manufacturer Support on Site, When Your Team Needs It

Trained technical personnel on site to brief installers, verify openings and fixings, resolve issues and support sign-off. Right product. Right place. Right first time.

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What is Rapid Access's On-Site Technical Support?

Our on-site technical support gives your team practical, hands-on help during installation. As the manufacturer, we send trained personnel to site to brief installers, check openings and substrates, verify that installations match the tested construction and provide the records needed for Building Control and handover. It's a direct link between the people who build the product and the people fitting it — eliminating guesswork and reducing the risk of non-compliant installations. This service works alongside our Technical Support for specification and documentation, and our Design Services for bespoke requirements.

We are the manufacturer. We do not sell direct to end users. Supply is through our trusted distribution partners.

What's Included

What's Included in a Site Visit

Installation Briefings

Before work starts, we brief your site team on product handling, fixing requirements and installation sequences. Clear guidance up front means fewer issues during the install.

Opening & Substrate Checks

We verify openings, substrates, fixings and tolerances before panels go in. Metal stud, blockwork, concrete — we check that the prepared opening matches what the product was tested against.

Installation Verification

Once installed, we verify the work matches the tested construction and the design intent. This is the check that gives you confidence at sign-off — not just that it looks right, but that it performs as certified.

On-Site Troubleshooting

When something doesn't fit or an unexpected detail emerges, we resolve it on the spot with a clear action list. If design changes are needed, we link straight back to our technical and design teams.

Handover Records

Photo records, checklists, installation notes and quality inspection records — documented and ready for Building Control and project handover.

Installer Training

For new teams or large programmes, we provide training sessions covering product handling, installation methods and compliance requirements.

Scope

What We Cover on Site

Fire Performance

Alignment with Part B and the tested construction. We verify that fire-rated installations meet the specific test evidence and will perform as certified.

Substrates & Fixings

Checks on metal stud, blockwork and concrete substrates. Fixing patterns, clearances and tolerances confirmed against the tested specification.

Interfaces

Where panels and doors meet ceilings, risers and protected corridors, we check the detail. These junctions are where compliance issues most commonly arise.

Security & Access

Lock and security options for maintenance access, restricted areas and high-traffic environments. We advise on the right hardware for the application.

Care & Maintenance

Guidance for O&M manuals covering operation, maintenance and long-term care of installed products.

Process

Booking a Site Visit

1

Tell Us What You Need

Site address, dates, scope of work and what support your team needs — installation briefing, verification checks, troubleshooting or sign-off support.

2

We Confirm the Visit

We schedule the visit around your programme and confirm who's attending, what they'll cover and what your team should have ready.

3

On-Site Support

Our technical personnel attend site, carry out the agreed scope and resolve any issues directly with your team. If design input is needed, we link back to our technical and design teams immediately.

4

Documentation & Records

After the visit, you receive photo records, completed checklists, installation notes and any follow-up actions — ready for your handover pack.

Documentation

Evidence That's Simple to Present and Defend

A typical on-site support pack includes:

  • Photo records of openings and installed panels
  • Checklists for substrates, fixings and tolerances
  • Installation notes matched to the tested construction
  • Product datasheets, submittals and certification summaries
  • Quality and inspection records for sign-off

Download Our Architects Brochure

Performance data, standard sizes, bespoke capabilities and certification details — the complete reference for specifying Rapid Access products.

Need Hands-On Help to Keep the Programme on Track?

Tell us the site address, dates and scope. We'll confirm the visit and deliver the support your team needs.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

In most cases, yes. We understand that site programmes move quickly and issues don't always come with advance warning. Contact us with the details and we'll do our best to accommodate urgent requests.
Openings, substrates, fixing patterns, clearances, tolerances and the installed product against the tested construction. We also check interfaces with ceilings, risers and protected corridors — the areas where compliance issues most commonly occur.
Yes. We provide installation briefings before work starts and can run dedicated training sessions for new teams or large programmes. Training covers product handling, fixing methods and compliance requirements specific to the products being installed.
Yes. Every site visit produces documented records — photo evidence, completed checklists, installation verification notes and quality inspection records. These are formatted for inclusion in your Building Control and handover submissions.
Yes. Our on-site team has a direct link back to our design and technical teams. If a non-standard detail or bespoke requirement comes up during installation, we can get the right input quickly without delaying the programme.
On-site support is provided as part of our service to ensure correct installation and compliance. Contact us to discuss the scope and we'll confirm arrangements for your project.