What is Passive Fire Protection?
Passive Fire Protection (PFP) includes fire-resisting walls, floors, doors and seals that contain fire and smoke, maintaining compartmentation so occupants can escape and the structure remains stable.
How does passive differ from active fire protection?
Active systems (sprinklers, alarms) detect/suppress. Passive systems are built-in measures that limit fire spread without activation. Both are needed for compliance.
What fire ratings are typical?
Common ratings are 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes, verified against tested systems and project specifications.
Do these systems require maintenance?
Yes. Fire stopping and coatings should be inspected periodically and any breaches reinstated by competent installers. We provide maintenance guidance at handover.
Where is fire stopping required?
Around service penetrations and linear gaps in fire-resisting walls and floors to maintain compartment lines.
What systems and materials do you use?
Tested sealants, collars, wraps, boards and mortars from approved manufacturers, installed strictly to tested details.
How do you manage Health & Safety on site?
RAMS, permits to work, dust and fume control, trained operatives, and daily housekeeping aligned to principal contractor requirements.
Do you offer warranties?
Yes—manufacturer-backed warranties where applicable and workmanship warranties subject to scope and maintenance.
See our full service details: Fire Stopping service.
How do intumescent coatings work?
They swell and char under heat, insulating the steel substrate to delay temperature rise to critical failure.
What ratings can be achieved?
Typically 30–120 minutes depending on section factor, product, and environmental conditions.
How are coatings maintained?
Protect from impact, follow topcoat maintenance schedules, and re-inspect after any damage or alterations.
How are finishes controlled?
We record DFTs, environmental conditions and provide QA packs with records and photographs.
See our full service details: Intumescent Coating service.
How is pricing calculated?
Based on drawings, BOQ, specifications, site surveys (if needed), and access/programme constraints. Value engineering options are provided where suitable.
What are typical lead times?
Small works: 1–2 weeks from instruction. Larger packages: 2–6 weeks subject to approvals, access and sequencing. We coordinate to minimise programme impact.
What should I include for a fast quote?
Drawings with marked penetrations/steel schedules, spec/ratings, BOQ, location, target dates, and photos. See What to Include.
What certification do you provide?
Installer certificates, manufacturer declarations, and system compliance statements aligned to tested details.
What is included in handover documentation?
Tagged penetrations/steel IDs, as-built drawings, traceability photos, QA/DFT records, and maintenance guidance.
Do you operate under recognised standards?
Yes—our team is UKAS-certified and FPA trained, and we work to current British Standards and manufacturer guidance.
More details: Accreditations & Compliance.
Where do you operate?
Primary coverage across London, South East and nearby regions, with UK-wide mobilisation for larger or framework projects.
How quickly can you mobilise?
Typical mobilisation in 1–2 weeks for small works; larger projects scheduled to align with principal contractor programmes.
See details: Service Area page.
Send us your drawings, BOQ and target dates. We will confirm scope assumptions, advise on programme impacts, and return a clear proposal with any value engineering options.