At Ark Fire Protection, our fully accredited team delivers a comprehensive range of passive fire protection services across Reading and the wider Berkshire area. We work closely with contractors, developers, and facilities managers to provide compliant, high-performance fire safety solutions, earning a reputation as a trusted passive fire protection specialist in Reading.
Ark Fire Protection is a specialist passive fire protection contractor supporting projects throughout Reading. Known for precision installation and detailed specification, we combine industry-leading systems with proven expertise to help protect lives, buildings, and assets while ensuring full regulatory compliance from start to finish.
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Discover our full range of fire stopping services available across Reading and the surrounding areas. Passive fire protection plays a critical role in limiting fire spread, maintaining safe evacuation routes, and protecting structural integrity. As fires move rapidly between compartments, correctly installed passive fire protection systems are essential to interrupt this progression.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Looking for reliable fire stopping services in Reading? Ark Fire Protection operates with full third-party accreditation from recognised industry bodies, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Our ISO 9001 certification demonstrates independently audited processes, giving you confidence in the consistency, traceability, and reliability of our work on every project.
Our fire stopping services are trusted on complex and high-value developments where accuracy, safety, and compliance are critical. We support clients throughout Reading by navigating evolving legislation and reducing the risks associated with poor or non-compliant installations.
Our Reading fire stopping services include: Fire Stopping, Fire Doors, Intumescent Coatings, External Fire Barriers, Fire-Rated Partitions, and Fire Curtains & Ceiling Barriers.
Onetrace is a powerful cloud-based application that is supporting Ark Fire Protection to raise standards across the fire protection industry in Reading.
Providing Ark with one system to capture, monitor, review and report on all Reading fire protection work being conducted in real time.
We ensure 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:
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.
Reading’s landscape includes commercial developments, residential blocks, healthcare facilities, and large mixed-use sites. Passive fire protection is essential in these environments to control fire spread and support safe evacuation.
Compartmentation helps contain fire to a single area, protecting occupants and reducing structural damage. This is particularly important in multi-storey buildings and facilities where evacuation times may be longer.
Ark Fire Protection delivers robust, regulation-compliant passive fire protection solutions across Reading, carefully specified and installed to perform when it matters most.
We take a proactive, solutions-focused approach that prioritises safety, efficiency, and minimal disruption. Our flexible installation methods allow us to work around operational requirements, including out-of-hours work when needed.
Strong communication, technical expertise, and collaborative working relationships underpin every project we deliver in Reading, ensuring value-engineered solutions that meet both regulatory and client expectations.
