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UncategorisedTwo systems have to work together for a venue to be genuinely fire safe: active protection, such as alarms and extinguishers, and passive fire protection,…
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UncategorisedPutty pads seal the gap left when an electrical socket or switch box is cut into a fire-rated plasterboard wall. Leave that gap unsealed and…
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UncategorisedFirestoppers carries out professional fire risk assessments for commercial premises, apartment blocks, and managed properties across Dublin and Ireland. Where your assessment identifies passive fire…
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UncategorisedIf you own or manage a hotel, restaurant, bar, event venue, B&B, or holiday park in Ireland, fire safety in hospitality is not a box…
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UncategorisedFire alarm systems get tested. Fire extinguishers get tagged. Emergency lighting gets checked. Fire doors get inspected when someone notices a problem. But fire dampers,…
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UncategorisedMost businesses that fail a fire safety inspection in Ireland were not being reckless. They simply did not know what the current condition of their…
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Passive Fire PreventionA fire doesn’t need a door left open to spread through a building. It needs a gap in the wall, and most Irish homes have…
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UncategorisedMost people think about fire safety in terms of smoke alarms and escape plans. Both matter. But there’s a weak point in almost every Irish…
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UncategorisedIn March 2026, St Patrick’s National School in Celbridge, Co Kildare made the difficult decision to temporarily close its doors to around 400 pupils and…
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UncategorisedIreland is in the middle of a retrofitting boom. Thousands of homeowners are upgrading insulation, fitting heat pumps, and installing solar panels. SEAI grants have…
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UncategorisedYou’ve probably seen fire doors in hotels, offices, and apartment blocks. But do you need fire doors in your house? It’s a question a lot…
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UncategorisedYou might not think much about the paint on your walls. But one type of paint could be the difference between a small fire and…
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UncategorisedFire door safety is one of the most critical and most overlooked elements of any building’s protection plan. Whether you’re a homeowner or managing a…
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Fire DoorsImagine you’re sitting in your office when a fire officer walks in with a clipboard. They check a fire door in the corridor. The closer’s…
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UncategorisedYour architect just told you the steel beams in your new extension need intumescent paint. Or building control flagged your apartment block’s exposed columns during…
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UncategorisedIf you own or manage a commercial building in Ireland, fire safety compliance is your responsibility. Not optional. Not something you can deal with later.…
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UncategorisedYou manage a commercial office in Dublin. You know you need fire protection – that’s the law. But honestly? Most building managers don’t really understand…
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Passive Fire PreventionWith over 20 years of experience in fire safety, we know exactly how important fire rated doors are for protecting lives and property. We’ve seen…
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UncategorisedIn the realm of fire safety, selecting the right materials is crucial. At Firestoppers, with over 20 years of experience, we thoroughly understand Irish fire…
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UncategorisedThe Interim Remediation Scheme represents a statutory scheme administered by the Housing Agency to address critical defects in apartments and duplexes constructed between 1991 and…
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UncategorisedWelcome to a comprehensive guide on fire safety management in construction. Effective fire safety management is crucial for safeguarding lives and property during construction projects.…
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UncategorisedIf you’re working with structural steel in Ireland, you’ve probably heard about intumescent paint. It’s one of those things that sounds complicated but is actually…
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UncategorisedHere’s something most people don’t think about until it’s too late: the walls, floors, and doors in your building might be the only thing standing…
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UncategorisedMixed-use developments combining residential apartments with ground-floor retail, offices, or hospitality venues have become increasingly common across Dublin and Irish cities. While these buildings offer…
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