5-Star Belfast Passive Fire Protection Systems

Fire Stopping & Passive Fire Protection Belfast

We’re experts in passive fire protection, offering tailored fire stopping solutions across Belfast. Our services are designed to help contain the spread of fire and smoke, safeguard escape routes and emergency access, and reinforce the structural integrity of your building. As a FIRAS-certified provider, you can trust us to deliver reliable, high-quality protection that meets your specific requirements.

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Belfast Passive Fire Protection Company

Ark Fire Protection is a trusted Belfast passive fire protection contractor, known for our expert knowledge and dependable service. We specialise in the design, specification, and installation of high-quality passive fire protection systems. Our focus is on safeguarding lives and property while using innovative technologies to enhance visibility, traceability, and compliance across all our projects.

For expert advice or Belfast fire stopping support, contact our team on 0333 023 0470.

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Ark Fire Stopping Belfast Solutions

Explore our full range of Belfast passive fire protection services. The primary aims of PFP are to slow the spread of fire and smoke and to create safer conditions for evacuation. Fires typically move from item to item and then from room to room - passive fire protection materials, such as intumescent products, are designed to interrupt this progression. Our core focus is on helping to contain fires at their source, protecting both lives and the structural integrity of your building.

Fire Stopping

Fire stopping can be defined as the sealing of any opening to prevent fire, smoke and heat from passing through building compartments. The spread of fire, smoke and heat can be contained by creating fire resistant compartments which segment a building both vertically and horizontally. It is essential that buildings implement fire stopping to restrict fire spread.

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Fire Doors

Fire doors are a serious contender in the main implementation of creating compartmentation in a building and they are widely brushed over. At Ark Fire Protection we provide a number of services with fire doors, whether you are looking for a new door closer or a full fire door upgrade we can offer fire door maintenance with third party accreditation.

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Intumescent Coatings

Intumescent coatings for structural steels are a proven and effective method of protecting buildings from the risk of structural damage. All of the intumescent coatings used by Ark Fire Protection have been rigorously tested, meeting EU standards, giving confidence to our customers of advanced protection from fires which may cause threats to the structural elements of buildings.

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External Fire Barriers

External Fire Barrier systems are a solution to preventing the spread of fire and smoke within roof and ceiling areas, and unseen voids in buildings. Fire barrier systems are suitable for voids located up to 10.5 metres. Vertical fire barrier systems achieve both insulation and integrity periods up to 120 minutes whilst friction fire barrier slabs can provide up to 60 minutes of protection.

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Fire Curtains

Ark Fire Protection offers the installation & maintenance of fire curtains made of flexible fibre specifically designed for installation in hard-to-reach areas or areas lacking structural supports that may experience movement, such as ceiling voids or lofts. Whether you require integrity or insulation, we provide a complete range of fire curtains to meet your specific needs.

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Partitions

Fire partitioning is a safety measure used during building construction to prevent the spread of fire. It involves creating internal walls and ceilings that contain the fire within a specific room or area of the building for a limited time. This allows occupants to find escape routes and minimises damage to the building as only a designated area is affected.

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Fire Remedial Works

Fire remedial works encompass a range of manual services aimed at addressing passive fire protection deficiencies in a building’s framework. Our services involve the reconstitution or re-implementation of a range of passive fire protection measures that do not currently meet the required fire safety standards. Our fire risk assessment remedial works are designed to elevate your building’s fire safety standards to the appropriate level – meeting current guidelines and regulations.

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Whether you have questions, require further information, or would like to discuss your specific needs for passive fire protection solutions, our dedicated team is here to assist you.

Accredited Belfast Fire Stopping

When it comes to fire stopping in Belfast, you need a dependable team you can trust. At Ark Fire Protection, we’re proud to hold accreditations from respected industry bodies – demonstrating our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of safety, quality, and service.

We’re also ISO 9001 certified, which means our quality management systems are independently assessed and consistently maintained. By choosing Ark Fire Protection, you’re ensuring your property benefits from proven expertise and trusted protection.

Belfast Fire Stopping Contractors Supporting Large-Scale Developments

Ark Fire Protection delivers fully-compliant, high-performance fire stopping solutions for large-scale projects and developments across Belfast. From complex commercial builds to multi-residential schemes, we have the expertise and capacity to support projects with demanding fire protection requirements.

Our team works collaboratively with contractors, developers, and design teams to ensure every solution meets current regulations, integrates seamlessly with the build, and upholds the highest standards of safety and quality.

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Great projects start with great technology

Onetrace is a powerful cloud-based application that is supporting Ark Fire Protection to raise standards across the fire protection industry in Belfast.

Providing Ark with one system to capture, monitor, review and report on all Belfast fire protection work being conducted in real time.

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View Our Work Here

If you’re looking for trusted Belfast fire stopping solutions, our case studies, which you can see here, offer a clear insight into the quality and reliability of our work. They demonstrate our experience across a variety of large-scale developments, showcasing how we deliver fully-compliant, high-performance fire protection tailored to each project’s needs. From complex installations to fast-paced construction environments, our track record highlights our commitment to safety, precision, and professional delivery.

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Belfast Fire Stopping Standards & Regulations

Ark Fire Protection ensures that buildings remain compliant with the relevant fire regulations, and our experienced team can provide a comprehensive range of passive fire protection products to help you meet these standards.

According to the 2020 amendments to the Building Regulations Act of 2010 on Fire Safety for Volume 1: Dwellings, buildings should prevent the spread of fire through internal linings while also meeting other requirements:

The premature collapse of the structure is avoided
Adequate measures have been taken to ensure that there is enough distance between buildings and within buildings to prevent the spread of fire.
Wherever it is needed, automatic fire suppression is available.
The spread of fire and smoke in cavities is limited.

In addition to the above, the document and its amendments specify the proper methods for installing fire stopping measures. Our team of experts can assist you in this process to ensure maximum protection.

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Belfast Passive Fire Protection FAQs

What is Passive and Active Fire Protection?

Passive fire protection involves defending against the spread of the fire, while active fire protection entails stopping it. While the systems function independently, both must be operational to suppress and control a fire.

What is an Example of Passive Fire Protection?

There are many different and effective forms of passive fire protection including:

Fire Stopping
Fire Doors
Intumescent Coatings
External Fire Barriers
Fire Curtains and Ceiling Barriers
Fire Rated Partitions

Who is Responsible for Passive Fire Protection?

You are responsible for fire safety if you are an employer, landlord, owner, occupier, or anyone else in control of the building such as a facilities manager.