12 Jun What is the Purpose of a Fire Cavity Barrier?

A fire cavity barrier is a form of passive fire protection that falls under the banner of compartmentation – which refers to the ability to restrict a fire to a specific section of a building to give people more time to escape the building and...

09 Apr What are Fire Cavity Barriers

To understand what a cavity barrier is, we must first define what we mean by a ‘cavity.’ In a home a cavity is an enclosed space usually found within a wall or enclosed by structural beams that serves no practical purpose. In an external wall a cavity can potentially function like a chimney facilitating the movement of flames, gases and smoke to other parts of the building. With cavities now understood it is important to have a clear definition of a cavity barrier.

02 Dec How to use ABC Powder Fire Extinguishers

  How to use ABC Powder Fire Extinguishers ABC Dry Powder fire extinguishers are a highly versatile way to tackle most types of fires. They are ideal for general offices, homes, vehicles, caravans, boats and electrical plants. Extremely effective on electrical hazards, flammable liquids and gases. To use a Dry Powder...

24 Sep A Simple Guide to Passive Fire Protection

What is Passive Fire Protection (PFP)? When referring to PFP, we are talking about the integration of constructed elements in buildings, whose design it is to delay the spread of fire and smoke to other areas in the building. By doing this it is hoped that...

24 Sep Why you need Fire Protection of Steel Buildings

Considering that one of steel’s most defining characteristics is its fire resistant properties, notably when compared with other materials used in construction, most notably wood, you could be forgiven for imagining that steel framed buildings need not worry too much about fire protection. Unfortunately, reduced...