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Passive Fire Protection

Passive fire protection is essential for slowing the spread of fire and smoke within a building. We conduct rigorous inspections and remedial works to maintain compartmentation, protecting occupants and emergency responders while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Limiting the Spread of Fire & Smoke

At Kayes Fire and Security, we recognise that proper compartmentation, fire-stopping, and fire-resisting structures are critical to life safety. Unlike active systems, passive fire protection works silently to contain a fire at its source, providing vital time for evacuation and protecting the structural integrity of your property.

Our specialist passive fire solutions include:

  • Compliance Inspections: Thorough assessments to identify gaps, damage, or non-compliance in fire-resisting walls, floors, and ceilings.

  • Fire-Stopping & Penetration Seals: Expert sealing of service penetrations (cables, pipes, ducts) to restore the fire rating of compartment walls and floors.

  • Compartmentation Surveys: Detailed mapping and assessment of your building’s fire zones in line with Building Regulations and BS EN 1366 / BS 476 standards.

  • Remedial Recommendations: Clear, documented advice for fire-door installations, floor compartmentation, and other structural measures.

  • Documented Proof of Compliance: Detailed reporting that ensures building managers and landlords have the necessary evidence for insurers and legal safety records.

 

Our systematic approach ensures that every breach is identified and rectified using industry-approved materials and techniques, giving you confidence in your building’s resilience.

Featured Questions

Most Popular Questions

What is the difference between active and passive fire protection?
If a building lacks proper fire-stopping, fire can travel through ceiling voids and service risers in minutes. Insurers require evidence of compartmentation to ensure the risk of total building loss is mitigated.
If a building lacks proper fire-stopping, fire can travel through ceiling voids and service risers in minutes. Insurers require evidence of compartmentation to ensure the risk of total building loss is mitigated.
All our assessments and works reference current UK Building Regulations and relevant British Standards, including BS EN 1366 and BS 476 fire testing standards.

Ready to Secure Your Property & Ensure Full Compliance?

Don’t leave your safety to chance. Whether you require a statutory inspection or a complex remedial repair, our M25-based team is ready to assist. Contact Kayes Fire & Security today for expert advice and audit-ready certification.