What is a fire cavity barrier?

What is a Cavity Fire Barrier?

Cavity fire barriers are an essential component in passive fire protection, playing a crucial role in preventing the spread of fire within the concealed spaces of a building, such as walls, ceilings, and floors. Fire safety is a critical aspect of building design and construction, and these barriers contribute significantly

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How to Prevent Fires in the Workplace | Ultimate Guide 2024

As the owner or manager of a commercial property in Ireland, you carry immense, legally mandated responsibilities to safeguard your employees, visitors, facilities and operations from harm, so the question you should always be asking is how to prevent fires in the workplace. Among the many potential threats, unchecked fire

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Fire Audits for Approved Housing Bodies

Fire Audits for Approved Housing Bodies | Complete Guide

Fire audits for approved housing bodies are a crucial part of ensuring resident safety in Ireland. In this article, we’ll look at why social housing needs auditing, who conducts the audits, how long they take, whether they are a legal requirement, and how much they cost in an Irish context.

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Fire Compartmentation for Building Safety

Effective fire compartmentation for building safety is crucial for suppressing the spread of fire and protecting lives. However, many buildings fall short of meeting legal compliance due to flaws in original construction or modifications over time. The responsibility lies with designated accountable persons to initiate surveys and deliver necessary upgrades.

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preventing fires

Top 10 Tips for Preventing Fires

Fires can happen quickly and cause immense damage. Being proactive about fire safety is essential for protecting your home or business. Here are 10 tips from Firestoppers in Dublin for preventing disastrous fires: 1. Install smoke detectors Smoke detectors are your first line of defence for detecting fires early. Place

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How to Stop Fire Spreading

Fire can quickly grow out of control and spread rapidly if not contained. Taking preventative measures is key to stopping accidental fires before they start and limiting the damage if one does occur. For Firestoppers, a passive fire protection company based in Dublin, here are some tips on how to

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fire remediation grant building

Fire Remediation Grant – What you need to know in 2024

As Ireland’s leading passive fire protection company, Firestoppers understands the critical importance of proper fire safety in multi-unit residential buildings. That’s why we want to provide an overview of the new fire remediation grant and what it means for apartment and duplex owners. The fire remediation grant is a new

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Christmas Fire Safety Tips | image of a box unwrapping a present

Christmas Fire Safety Tips | Complete Guide

Christmas Fire Safety Tips – The festive season is a time for celebration, but it also brings an increased risk of fires. As you deck the halls this Christmas, be fire-aware so your holiday remains bright and joyous. Follow these simple yet essential tips for Christmas fire safety in your

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What is a fire suppression system?

A fire suppression system is an integral part of any fire protection system. The terminology fire suppression relates to a system or group of systems designed to impede the progression of a fire and ultimately put it out. Different types of fires require different suppression systems, including water, foam or

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