Fire Stopping Contractors

Fire stopping and penetration sealing is the meticulous process of filling gaps or voids in a building’s walls, floors and ceilings. These penetrations are created when installing building utilities such as pipes, electrical cables, and ventilation ducts. Sealing these openings prevents the spread of flames, smoke and toxic gases in the event of fire. Fire stopping is an essential part of passive fire protection, designed to save lives and safeguard your property.

Adaston’s fire stopping contractors specialise in installing and maintaining fire compartmentation systems in buildings. We understand the critical importance of implementing robust fire stopping measures to protect lives and property. With third-party accreditation and a comprehensive knowledge of current fire safety regulations, we ensure that your building is equipped with fire stopping systems that meet or exceed the required standards.

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Fire Stopping Installation

Effective fire stopping contractors ensure fire compartmentation in your buildings are maintained, delaying the passage of flames, smoke and toxic gases in the event of a fire. Penetration sealing is a critical element of a building’s passive fire protection strategy. The objective is to seal any gaps that could allow flames and smoke to spread, putting both your building and its occupants at risk.

Adaston is one of the UK’s leading fire stopping contractors, providing quality services nationwide. We work with you to create bespoke solutions, delivering market-leading systems on time and on budget. Incorrectly installed passive fire stopping measures are dangerous, ineffective and non-compliant. It’s therefore essential to work with specialist third-party accredited fire stopping contractors, like the highly experienced team at Adaston, for both installation and maintenance.

We work to British Standards, such as BS 476 and BS EN 1366, which provide guidelines for fire stopping installation, including the types of products that should be used and the performance criteria that they must meet. We pride ourselves on giving advice you can trust regarding any installation or remediation needs that your building requires.

 

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Fire Stopping Services

Adaston offers comprehensive fire stopping services, specialising in fire compartmentation installation and remediation to protect buildings from the spread of fire and smoke. Our expert team works to ensure fire-resistant barriers are properly installed in key areas such as walls, floors and ceilings effectively sealing any gaps or voids that could allow fires to travel.

Whether conducting new installations or enhancing existing systems, we ensure compliance with the latest building regulations and fire safety standards, including the UK Building Regulations (Part B) and BS 9999. Our solutions align with industry standards such as BS 476 and EN 1366, ensuring the highest level of protection for your property.

With a commitment to high-quality, long-lasting solutions, our fire stopping services play a crucial role in safeguarding people, property, and assets. We offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each building, providing peace of mind for both building owners and occupants. By partnering with Adaston, you can trust that your property is well-equipped to withstand the challenges posed by fire.

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Our Process

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01

Planning

Scope of works and deliverables agreed • Full fire strategy of the building provided by the client • Deadlines and timetable agreed, including any out of hours work required

02

Implementation

Work as agreed in the scope is coordinated and performed • This will be delivered by our in house firestopping team accredited by IFC and cleared and insured

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Completion

Finalise and issue our tailored report detailing findings from the scope of works • Adaston advise on next steps if required and provide continued support

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

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  • What is Penetration Sealing?

    In short, penetration sealing is a form of passive fire stopping that is used to seal joints in a building and openings caused by installing services. Penetration sealing prevents the spread of flames and smoke between fire compartments. This involves the use of:

    • Intumescent mastic sealant
    • Fire barriers
    • Duct sleeves and wraps
    • Pipe wraps and collars
    • Fire pillows
    For more information, read our blog on penetration sealing systems.

  • Where is Penetration Sealing Needed?

    Penetration sealing is necessary to remedy any gap or opening within a building’s lines of compartmentation and ensure a functional passive fire protection system. Areas requiring attention include:

    • Gaps between floors, walls, windows, and doors
    • Voids in dry walls and masonry walls
    • Ducts which provide ventilation
    • Holes made to install pipes, wires and electrical systems
    These gaps undermine your fire safety system by allowing flames and smoke to spread through a building in the event of fire. Fire stopping seals these gaps and voids, thereby reinstating fire compartmentation, and ensures the compartment line will achieve the required level of fire rating.

  • Why Is Fire Stopping and Penetration Sealing Important?

    By delaying the spread of fire and smoke during the event of a fire, you offer greater protection to those inside the building by retaining fire compartments. This maximises the amount of time to evacuate and allows for the emergency services to do their job. Fire stopping raises the fire safety standards of a building and therefore is hugely important.

  • Who is Responsible For Effective Fire Stopping?

    The responsibility for regular fire safety surveys which check all parts of a passive fire protection system, including fire stopping, lies with the building’s ‘responsible person'. Generally, this is the organisation or landlord who owns or has accountability for the building. For further information on current legislation, explore our news articles.