Passive Fire Protection – What You Need to Know
1. Why Fire Stopping Matters
Fire stopping plays a critical role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke through a building. By sealing gaps around pipes, cables, and ducts, it helps contain fire within a compartment, giving people time to evacuate and reducing property damage.
2. Fire Safety Laws and Building Regulations
Fire stopping must meet strict UK safety standards. At Asava Fire, all work is carried out in line with Approved Document B, BS 476, and EN 1366 regulations. We also provide full documentation to support compliance with building control and fire safety inspections.
3. What Materials Do We Use?
We install only high-quality, fire-rated products from trusted manufacturers. Depending on the need, we may use fire collars, wraps, boards, sealants, and pillows — all certified for the specific application.
4. Where You’ll Find Fire Stopping in a Building
Any place where services penetrate fire-rated walls, floors, or ceilings needs proper fire stopping. These include mechanical and electrical installations like pipes, ducts, and cables.
5. Our Methods for Passive Fire Protection
We use a range of fire stopping systems, including:
• Intumescent sealants
• Fire sleeves and wraps
• Cavity barriers
• Fire-rated boards and batt systems
6. How We Install and Maintain Fire Stopping
Our team is fully trained to install systems correctly the first time, following all manufacturer guidelines. We also provide remedial work and inspections to ensure fire stopping remains effective over time.
7. Problems We Help Solve
Missed penetrations, poor-quality work, or unapproved materials can all cause major safety issues. We identify and fix these problems so you don’t have to worry.
8. Who Should Be Doing the Work?
Fire stopping should always be handled by trained professionals. Our engineers are certified and experienced, ensuring that all installations are safe, compliant, and fully documented.
9. Quick Recap
Passive fire protection is a vital part of modern safety and compliance. Asava Fire makes the process simple — with expert work, clear documentation, and a no-hassle approach.
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