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...
09 Sep How to Read a Fire Protection Specification Without Missing the Critical Detail
Fire protection specifications contain more than resistance periods and product names. Learn how contractors should...
20 Aug Why Small Works Still Need Full Fire Protection Discipline
Small penetrations, minor alterations and short-duration works can still compromise compartmentation. Learn why small works...
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....
29 Jul What Architects Need to Know About Fire Boarding Details
Fire boarding performance depends on board thickness, fixings, joints, corners, access and tested encasement details....
16 Jul The Role of Fire Protection in Refurbishment Projects
Fire protection in refurbishment projects requires careful planning, sequencing, inspection and evidence. Learn how passive...
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,...
18 Jun The Fire Strategy Is Only as Strong as the Site Installation | Passive Fire Protection
A fire strategy only works when the details are correctly installed on site. Learn why...
12 Jun The Difference Between Product Compliance and System Compliance in Passive Fire Protection
A compliant fire protection product is only part of the answer. Learn why passive fire...