An effective fire door is just one component of a comprehensive passive fire protection system. To prevent fire and smoke from rapidly spreading through floors, walls, and ceilings, fire stopping, also known as fire compartmentation, is crucial.
Fire stopping involves filling gaps and voids with fire-resistant materials to create fire compartments, slowing down the spread of fire and providing vital escape time for occupants.
As leading fire stopping contractors in London, Cobra offers expert fire stopping services tailored to your specific needs. With over 15 years of experience, our qualified technicians deliver effective fire containment solutions to protect your property and people.
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Fire stopping is a critical component of passive fire protection systems, which are designed to contain fire within a specific area of a building, preventing it from spreading quickly. By sealing openings and gaps in walls, floors, and ceilings with fire-resistant materials, fire stopping minimises the passage of fire, heat, and smoke, giving occupants more time to evacuate safely and reducing property damage.
As a building owner or manager in London, ensuring that proper fire stopping measures are in place is not only essential for safety but also required by UK fire safety regulations. Cobra specialises in implementing fire-resistant barriers and fire compartmentalisation systems to keep your building compliant and protected.
At Cobra, we follow a thorough, step-by-step approach to ensure your fire stopping system is installed correctly and provides the necessary protection.
Our goal is to provide peace of mind by ensuring that every aspect of your building’s fire stopping system is fully operational and legally compliant.
Fire stopping involves the use of fire-resistant materials such as fire-rated sealants, mortars, collars, and boards. These materials are installed around openings and penetrations (such as pipes, cables, or ducts) in walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.
It’s recommended that fire stopping systems be inspected at least once a year as part of your overall fire risk assessment. Regular inspections ensure that the systems remain intact and fully functional, especially in high-risk or high-traffic buildings.
Yes, in the UK, fire stopping is a legal requirement for most commercial buildings under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. Failure to implement or maintain adequate fire stopping measures can result in significant fines and legal penalties. Cobra provides compliant fire containment solutions in London to ensure your building meets these legal requirements.
Fireproofing generally refers to materials that are resistant to fire, such as fireproof paints or coatings applied to steel structures. Fire stopping, on the other hand, involves sealing gaps, penetrations, and joints in a building’s structure to prevent the spread of fire and smoke between compartments. Both play a crucial role in passive fire protection systems.
Yes, Cobra offers fire stopping services in London for all types of buildings, including high-rise structures. We specialize in ensuring fire containment in complex buildings, such as residential towers, office buildings, and commercial spaces, and ensure compliance with UK fire safety regulations.
Yes, Cobra provides specialised fire stopping services for industrial buildings across London and the UK. Whether you manage a factory, warehouse, or other industrial facility, we offer tailored fire containment solutions that address the unique fire risks associated with industrial environments.