Passive fire protection systems provide a strategic, multi-layered approach to preventing fire spread and protecting occupants. Unlike active systems requiring human intervention, passive protection works continuously to contain fire progression, limit structural damage, and create critical evacuation time windows.
Fire doors serve as specialised barriers designed to resist fire penetration, automatically close during emergencies, and prevent smoke and flame transmission between compartments. Intumescent coatings offer advanced protective layers that expand when exposed to high temperatures, creating insulating barriers that protect structural integrity and delay potential structural collapse.
Fire dampers represent critical HVAC system components that prevent fire spread through ventilation systems, automatically activating during temperature increases and effectively compartmentalising building sections. These technical elements work synergistically to create comprehensive protection mechanisms.
Our approach ensures rigorous alignment with Building Regulations Part B, Fire Safety Order 2005, British Standards BS 9999, and the latest educational facility safety guidelines. We recognise that educational environments present unique challenges, including high occupancy rates, diverse age groups, multiple potential ignition sources, and complex building layouts.
Passive fire protection systems represent a critical safety technology designed to contain and prevent fire spread within specific building areas. These sophisticated systems utilise multiple advanced materials and products that function as strategic fire barriers, including intumescent paint, fire dampers, and specialised fire doors.
Intumescent paint provides an innovative protective coating that expands dramatically when exposed to heat, creating an insulating barrier that significantly slows fire progression. This reactive technology transforms from a thin layer into a thick, protective shield, effectively reducing heat transfer and flame spread across surfaces.
Fire dampers play a crucial role in HVAC systems by preventing fire and smoke transmission through ductwork. Engineered with heat-sensitive mechanisms, these devices automatically close when temperature increases are detected, creating immediate compartmentalisation and blocking potential fire pathways.
Fire doors constitute another essential component of passive fire protection. Strategically designed to seal corridors and escape routes, these specialised doors resist fire penetration, maintain structural integrity, and provide critical evacuation time for occupants. Their self-closing mechanisms ensure continuous protection, even when human intervention is impossible.
Site Audits differ in price depending on lots of variables, such as size, nature of the site, location and much more. In some instances Firestoppers offer a free site survey – the best choice is to call firestoppers and discuss your requirements.
Passive and Active Fire Protection are completely different and most commercial structures need to use them in tandem.
No, in Ireland it’s not mandatory, but definitely advisable to protect against loss of life.
There are no specific time periods but regular inspections are advised.
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All of our products come with full certification, showing exactly what has been done and what dates it needs to be reviewed.
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or warehouse.
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or warehouse.