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....
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...
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...
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,...
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...
14 May Cavity Barriers — The Hidden Risks of Poor Detailing in Ventilated Rainscreen Systems
A technical guide to the hidden risks of poor cavity barrier detailing in ventilated rainscreen...