Passive Fire Protection Services
At Fireholt Fire Protection, we provide a comprehensive range of passive fire protection services that help restrict the spread of fire and smoke within a building. Our approach involves carefully selecting, installing and verifying the right measures to protect people, property and infrastructure.
We pride ourselves on delivering passive fire protection solutions that are carefully selected, properly installed and fully documented. From intumescent coatings on critical steelwork to cavity barriers in hidden voids, our services form a reliable defence against the spread of fire and smoke. Contact us today to discuss your needs and learn how our decades of experience and professional expertise can help create safer, more compliant environments.
Fire Protection Products
Our fire protection products help strengthen a building’s fire resistance by introducing structural elements and sealing systems to contain flames, smoke and heat. This compartmentalisation strategy provides additional time for occupants to evacuate safely and for fire services to respond effectively. By working closely with clients, we propose the most suitable options, from basic sealing systems to complex protective barriers and coatings.
What Is Active Vs Passive Fire Protection?
Active fire protection involves systems that take action during a fire (such as sprinklers). Passive fire protection uses built-in features to slow the spread of fire and smoke, meaning occupants have more time to escape.
Is Passive Fire Protection A Legal Requirement?
Yes, building regulations typically mandate passive fire protection measures. Complying with these requirements helps safeguard occupants and protect property.
Intumescent Paint
Intumescent paint is a crucial part of many fire protection strategies. When exposed to extreme heat, it expands to form an insulating layer around structural elements. This reaction maintains the integrity of load-bearing beams and columns for longer periods, making sure critical escape routes remain intact and emergency teams have a safer environment in which to operate.
Our fire protection team apply intumescent coatings following strict guidelines, documenting paint thickness and environmental conditions for complete traceability.
Where Is Intumescent
Paint Required?
It’s often required on structural steelwork and other load-bearing elements to maintain stability during a fire, helping prevent premature collapse.
Can Anyone Apply
Intumescent Paint?
Application should be carried out by trained operatives who understand product specifications and proper thickness measurements to meet required fire ratings.
Can Intumescent Paint Be Applied
Over Existing Primer?
In many cases, yes. The existing surface must be suitable and prepared correctly. Our team inspects and confirms compatibility before application.
Fire Stopping
Fire stopping prevents fire, smoke and hot gases from travelling through openings created for pipes, cables, or ductwork. By sealing these gaps, we help ensure each compartment within the building acts as a self-contained area, resulting in reduced risk. Our operatives use proven materials and methods to fill these spaces, and we record each step with detailed images and measurements, giving you a reliable document trail.
Cavity Barriers
Cavity barriers help close off concealed spaces where fire and smoke might travel unnoticed.
We install them in ceiling voids and other hidden areas to make sure compartments remain secure.
Fire Risk Surveys
Fireholt Fire Protection has a broad list of clients and has worked on some of the UK’s most iconic and complex buildings. As well as conducting in-depth risk surveys on commercial premises, protected from a variety of structural fire risks. Our operatives work quickly and professionally when reviewing fire safety measures. We are also sensitive to the needs of building owners and tenants, especially with regards to safeguarding vulnerable people from potential risks.
Our team is well-versed in conducting passive fire surveys, so clients can have peace of mind that their building or construction project complies fully with the latest industry regulations. Each survey will conclude with a professional report and ensure compliance.
Injectaclad
Injectaclad is an innovative solution for protecting challenging or concealed cavities. By injecting a specialised sealant into hidden voids, we make sure these areas aren’t left vulnerable. Injectaclad reacts to heat by expanding and sealing off cavities, contributing to a robust fire protection plan. As approved installers, we integrate Injectaclad into your building’s safety measures, delivering advanced protection for hard-to-reach spaces. Click the logo for more information about Injecticlad.