Safeguarding people’s lives and providing peace of mind
Passive Fire Protection is a set of safety measures built into a building to prevent or slow the spread of fire. It can include:
✔ Fire-resistant walls ✔ Fire-resistant partitions
✔ Fire-resistant ceilings ✔ Fire doors and door sets
✔ Intumescent coatings
It’s called passive as it is always present as part of the building’s structure rather than needing to be activated like sprinklers. This means it can provide stability, create areas of manageable risk through compartments and limit the spread of fire and smoke.
At Fire Stop and Maintenance, we provide essential Passive Fire Protection solutions to safeguard buildings such as care homes, schools, office buildings, hotels, apartments and other commercial spaces.
The benefits of Passive Fire Protection
A key component of any fire safety strategy, Passive Fire Protection safeguards people’s lives and limits the impact of damage to buildings. It will:
✔ Provide vital escape routes for occupants, while giving firefighters more time to tackle a fire
✔ Maintain the structural integrity of the building for longer and prevent premature collapse
✔ Conserve building materials and reduce toxic emissions so that the environmental impact is lessened
✔ Ensure quicker recovery times and minimise downtime by limiting the damage
Be aware that building regulations make it mandatory to use Passive Fire Protection systems so it will help you improve compliance and avoid liabilities. Plus, your insurance requirements will need to show you have fire protection standards as a condition of your cover.
It’s important your systems are properly maintained by certified professionals to make sure they have not deteriorated over time.
