The Uk’s Leading Fast Response Passive Fire Protection Specialist
Specialising in all aspects of Passive Fire Protection from small projects with our small works division, to large multi million pound projects.
With our long history and highly skilled workforce you can rest assured in the knowledge that your passive fire protection will be dealt with professionally with full third party accreditation.
Our workforce are fully trained and compliant in all aspects of health and safety, including SMSTS, CITB, CSCS, IPAF and PASMA trained and our policies and procedures are reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure site safety measures and adhered to.
JW Simpkin Passive Fire Protection have been protecting buildings for over 75 years and offer a complete service in Passive Fire Protection. PFP aims to contain and delay the spread of fires through fire compartmentation.
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Our Fire Protection Services
We provide a complete range of certified Passive Fire Protection solutions for new builds, refurbishments, and maintenance projects across the Midlands and UK.
INTUMESCENT PAINTING (ON-SITE)
Application of fire-resistant coatings to structural steelwork directly on site, ensuring full compliance with BS 476 and EN 13381 standards.
FIRES STOPPING INSTALLATIONS
Sealing service penetrations, voids, and joints to maintain fire compartmentation and limit smoke spread through buildings.
FIRE BARRIER INSTALLATION
Horizontal and vertical barriers installed within ceiling or roof voids to stop unseen fire and smoke spread.
FIRE BOARDING & ENCASEMENT
Encasing structural elements in tested fire boards to achieve required fire resistance periods to stop fire taking hold fast.
FIRE ALARM INSTALLATION
Design, supply, installation, and maintenance of fire detection and alarm systems for full safety compliance.
CAVITY BARRIER INSTALLATION
Certified open- and closed-state barriers that restrict fire travel within cladding and façade systems.
AIR SEALING SERVICES
Systems to control airflow, enhance energy efficiency, and prevent smoke movement between compartments.
FIRE DOOR SUPPY & INSTALLATION
Supply, installation, and inspection of FD30 & FD60 rated fire doors for commercial and residential buildings.
ACCREDITATIONS
JW Simpkin are one the longest serving passive fire protection companies. Working with us you can be safer in the knowledge that we are fully accredited and our staff are fully trained.
JW Simpkin have fire protected thousands of buildings over its long and prestigious history and pride itself on carrying out its work by trained and professional personnel.
Our experienced and knowledgeable office team are on hand to offer you expert common sense advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passive Fire Protection?
Passive Fire Protection (PFP) uses building components—like intumescent coatings, fire stopping and fire doors—to contain fire and smoke within compartments, buying time for safe evacuation and fire-service response.
Are JW Simpkin installers accredited?
Yes. Our engineers are fully trained and certified under FIRAS and Constructionline schemes for all passive fire protection disciplines.
Do you offer on-site and off-site intumescent painting?
We provide both—on-site for steel frames already erected and off-site in controlled factory conditions for maximum finish quality.
Which areas do you cover?
Our team operates from Derbyshire across the Midlands and throughout the UK, serving commercial and residential clients nationwide.
Contact us
JW SIMPKIN LTD
Unit 10 High Holborn Road
Codnor Gate
Ripley
DE5 3NW
t. 01332 664700
f. 01332 669965
e. enquiries@jwsimpkinltd.co.uk