Fire Stopping & Compartmentation
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Overview
Fire stopping and compartmentation are essential for preventing the spread of fire and smoke within a building. Proper compartmentation ensures that fire is contained within designated areas, protecting escape routes and limiting damage to the wider property.
We carry out fire stopping works across walls, floors, and service penetrations, including sealing gaps around cables, pipes, and ducts. This helps restore or maintain fire-resistant barriers in both residential and commercial buildings.
Works are typically required where building alterations, installations, or general wear have compromised existing compartmentation. Addressing these issues helps improve building safety and supports effective fire protection measures.
Sealing penetrations and restoring compartmentation to help contain fire and protect building integrity.
Our Benefits
- Professional fire stopping and sealing works
- Sealing of service penetrations (cables, pipes, ducts)
- Restoration of fire-rated walls and floors
- Improved containment of fire and smoke spread
- Suitable for residential and commercial properties
Common Compartmentation Issues
Compartmentation is often compromised by unsealed service penetrations, poor workmanship, or modifications made during building works. Gaps around cables, pipework, and ducting can allow fire and smoke to spread rapidly between areas.
These issues are commonly found in plant rooms, risers, service cupboards, and ceiling voids. Identifying and sealing these openings helps restore fire resistance and improve overall building safety.
What is fire stopping?
Fire stopping involves sealing gaps and openings in fire-rated walls and floors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
Where is fire stopping required?
It is required around service penetrations such as cables, pipes, and ducts where they pass through fire-rated structures.
Can compartmentation be repaired?
Yes. Gaps and damaged areas can be sealed using appropriate fire-rated materials to restore
protection.
Why is compartmentation important?
It helps contain fire within specific areas, protecting escape routes and reducing damage to the building.