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Passive Fire Protection in London

Implementing Structural Measures to Curb the Risks of Fire Damage

An effective fire safety strategy is incomplete without passive fire protection. Gunfire, specialising in offering fire protection services across London buildings, safeguards occupants and their reputation. With over 22 years of experience in compartmentalising spaces and reinforcing structural elements, we help ensure a safe evacuation in the event of fire damage.

Comprehending Passive Fire Protection in London

Passive fire protection, or PFP, is a fire safety measure that slows down the spread of fire across buildings in London through the installation of fire-rated materials. The process involves setting up fire-resistant doors, floors, and walls to constrain heat and smoke to a single compartment. Passive fire protection companies are responsible for implementing this strategy and ensuring the safety of occupants through escape routes, fire exits, stairwells, and hallways. It’s our presence that helps building owners and occupiers enjoy invaluable peace of mind, regardless of project type – refurbishment or a new build.

Unlike active fire protection, the system requires no activation. Third-party accredited Gunfire installs and maintains products, including fire door sets, to create an effective fire-resistant barrier. We also specialise in applying intumescent materials, which are a type of passive fire protection in London that expands when exposed to heat. Our purpose is to seal off gaps in structural elements to prevent fire from penetrating and holding back high temperatures while maintaining the basic functionalities.

Significance of Hiring Passive Fire Protection Services in London

Active fire protection measures, such as sprinklers and fire extinguishers, are the most effective when combined with passive fire protection services. At Gunfire, one of the leading names in fire protection contractors in the UK, we compartmentalise buildings to buy more time for emergency services to react. Hire our passive fire services to:

Safeguard lives by ensuring safe exit routes
Limit the spread of fire through cavity barriers and more
Protect building structures from collapsing
Comply with legal regulations, including the BS 9991
Save assets within a building to prevent huge financial loss

Passive Fire Protection Services in London for Your Safety

As one of the leading passive fire protection contractors in London, we provide full-lifecycle solutions to ensure commercial and residential clients are compliant with industry best practices and regulations. We offer a range of services, as discussed below, to curb the spread of fire, protect people, and make thermal upgrades to cavities, escape routes, and every other part of the building.

Fire compartmentation survey: Our passive fire protection specialists conduct a meticulous investigation of a building’s fire strategy, its drawings, and fire safety measures to establish a report holding intricate details of all breaches.
Fire door installation and maintenance: We supply, install, and maintain FD-30 or FD-60-rated solid-core fire door sets across the UK. BM Trada audits all our work for a foolproof setup and fulfillment of necessary safety requirements.
Fire stopping and penetration sealing: Trained to conduct passive fire stopping across the UK, we apply fire-resistant sprays, boards, and sealants to prevent the spread of smoke, toxic gases, and flames. We also close gaps on walls and floors through effective fire-resisting sealing systems – a process termed 'penetration sealing'.
Cavity barriers: We fortify your building safety strategies through cavity fire-stopping solutions. Our usage of fire-resistant materials to conceal the voids restricts the uncontrollable spread of smoke and blaze to protect lives and meet the UK’s legal requirements.
Fire barriers: Our professional installation and maintenance of fire barriers, as part of passive fire safety solutions, leave the way for the implementation of emergency measures, safeguard buildings against extreme damage, and facilitate prompt evacuation from the property.
Linear Gap Seals: We are equipped with the most versatile fire-resisting sealants and fire-rated expansion joints to fill gaps in buildings. Our passive fire protection specialists not only save structures from getting consumed by fire but also provide occupants more time for safe evacuation.
Structural Steel Protection: We are experts in structural fire protection, taking time to apply fireproof coatings to structural steel. Well-versed in reactive and non-reactive methods, we treat thick intumescent coatings on steel structures and install steel encasements to improve your building’s safety.

Whether you live in a residential block or work at a hospital, museum, or any other commercial building, you can receive professional passive fire safety solutions at Gunfire.

At Gunfire, our passive fire protection solutions are all backed by third-party accredited schemes. Expect our installations and fire door maintenance works in the UK to demonstrate the highest industry standards. Stay compliant with the Golden Thread of Information with our passive fire protection specialists keeping a record of your domestic and non-domestic properties’ fire and structural safety.

Passive Fire Protection in 4 Steps with Gunfire

The task of installing passive fire protection systems comes with its own set of challenges. At Gunfire, we offer passive fire protection services to update the structures of older buildings and fulfill the latest safety standards. When you hire our team, expect to journey through the stages below:

Planning: We join clients early on to prepare marked-up drawings and define their fire protection scope. Determine a fire strategy that complements your build plans with us for an efficient installation.

Installation by certified experts: We engage our NVQ Level 2 operatives to install systems for passive fire protection in London buildings to assist clients in meeting regulatory requirements.

Quality assurance for compliance: We conduct intrusive inspections and collect photographic records for final compliance. Our use of Bolster software in the QA process adheres to safety standards and building regulations.

Ongoing support and maintenance: We constantly conduct fire door inspections and review cavity systems to prolong the fire safety performance of passive fire systems across London buildings.

Don’t leave passive fire protection to chance. Contact Gunfire now for a free assessment and expert passive fire protection services in London.

Why Choose Us for Passive Fire Protection in London?

It’s the responsibility of managers, designers, building owners, and occupiers to conduct fire risk assessments regularly. With a passive fire protection provision from Gunfire, you can enjoy the invaluable peace of mind of knowing that occupants can safely exit the structure before it collapses to the ground due to fire breakouts. Enclosed are more justifications making our passive fire protection installers the most trusted team in the UK:

Over two decades of experience: We have a remarkable industry presence in passive fire protection, risk assessments, and compartment surveys across all projects – new builds and refurbishments.

Third-party accredited: Our fire protection services in London are audited by LPCB, ISO, and BM Trada to meet the industry standards.

Comprehensive passive fire services: We guide UK-based clients through all the passive fire protection steps - technical planning, fire compartmentation survey, PFP system installation, and long-term maintenance.

Commitment to quality standards: We conduct site inspections, comply with test standards, and do whatever is necessary to adhere to strict QA protocols.

Helps comply with building safety: We are the reason why clients can maintain safety transparency and fulfil legal obligations. We reserve detailed documentation of every PFP project to comply with the Golden Thread and building regulations.

Delay or stop the spread of fire. Contact Gunfire today – let’s work to protect occupants by making residential, commercial, and industrial buildings safe for evacuation.

Third-Party Accreditations

At Gunfire, we know that trust is everything when it comes to selecting a partner for your fire protection business. That's why we're committed to providing dependable and precise services that you can rely on. Our dedication to quality is evident in the third-party accreditations we've earned in the industry. You can rest assured that with Gunfire, you're in good hands.