Essential Fire Compartmentation & Stopping
Fire compartmentation is the overarching strategy of dividing a building into smaller, manageable, fire-resistant zones to contain a fire in its area of origin.
This crucial passive fire protection measure slows down the spread of fire and smoke, protects escape routes, and provides vital time for both evacuation and firefighter access. At FM247, we are experts in identifying and sealing all breaches that compromise your building's integrity.
No monthly contract • Ad hoc support when you need it
Understanding the Compartmentation Vulnerabilities
In modern buildings, the most common threats to fire compartmentation are service penetrations. When mechanical and electrical (M&E) services (like pipes, cables, and ducts) pass through fire-rated walls and floors, they create unavoidable holes or 'breaches'. If these gaps are not meticulously filled with approved fire-stopping materials, fire and smoke can bypass the compartment lines and spread rapidly throughout the building.
Our specialist fire stopping teams focus on:
Identifying Breaches: Auditing risers, voids, floor slabs, and wall junctions where services penetrate fire-rated materials.
Accredited Sealing: Using only tested, fire-rated sealants, mortars, and collars that are compatible with the specific services passing through (e.g., intumescent products for plastic pipes).
Gap Sealing: Correcting inadequate or poor-quality previous fire-stopping installations to ensure the compartment line is fully restored.
Documenting Works: Providing photographic evidence and detailed schematics of all areas sealed, establishing an irrefutable audit trail for your fire safety compliance.
Restoring Building Integrity and Safety
Restoring and maintaining your fire-rated barriers is a legal obligation and an intelligent investment in building safety. Our work not only achieves full compliance but also significantly reduces potential damage and liability. You can trust FM247's accredited contractors to deliver meticulous fire compartmentation solutions that secure the structure of your building and ensure the safety of every person inside. We make complex passive fire protection solutions clear, confident, and complete.
Critical Elements of FM247 Fire Stopping
Passive Protection: Restoring fire resistance in walls and floors, not just relying on active systems.
Smoke Control: Preventing the immediate, life-threatening spread of cold smoke.
Service Sealing: Professional sealing around M&E service penetrations (cables, pipes, ducts).
Audit Trail: Comprehensive documentation to prove the integrity of the fire-rated structure.
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