17 Sep Why Maintenance Teams Need Passive Fire Protection Records | Building Fire Safety
Passive fire protection records help maintenance and FM teams understand what has been installed, where...
03 Sep Cavity Barriers Around Windows and Openings: Controlling Fire Spread in Façades
Cavity barriers around windows and openings are critical to façade fire performance. Learn why heads,...
26 Aug Fire Alarm Interfaces with Passive Fire Protection: Beyond Detection
Fire alarms do more than detect fire. Learn how zoning, compartment lines, phased evacuation, door...
12 Aug The Hidden Fire Risk of Uncoordinated Trades
Follow-on trades can damage fire stopping, cavity barriers, compartment walls and fire doors after installation....
06 Aug Fire Protection for Structural Steel in Occupied Buildings
On-site intumescent protection in occupied buildings requires careful access, surface preparation, curing control and protection...
21 Jul Fire Protection in Riser Shafts: Controlling Vertical Smoke and Flame Spread
Riser shafts can allow smoke and flame to travel rapidly between floors. Learn how compartmentation,...
21 Jul How to Plan Passive Fire Protection Before M&E Installation Begins
Planning passive fire protection before M&E installation reduces rework, protects compartmentation and avoids inaccessible service...
09 Jul Why Fire Doors Fail Before They Burn | Fire Door Inspection and Compliance
Fire doors often fail before fire reaches them because of poor gaps, hinges, closers, seals,...
30 Jun Passive Fire Protection in Plant Rooms: Why Services Clusters Need Careful Detailing
Plant rooms contain dense clusters of pipes, cables, ducts and service penetrations. Learn why passive...
23 Jun What Principal Contractors Should Check Before Closing a Ceiling Void
Before closing a ceiling void, principal contractors must check fire barriers, service penetrations, access panels,...