Fire Stopping & Passive Fire Protection in Birmingham

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.

Fire Barrier systems are installed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke in buildings, including roofs, ceilings, and other hidden areas. These systems work best in voids that are smaller than 10.5 metres. If you need vertical fire barrier systems, they can provide insulation and integrity for up to 120 minutes. On the other hand, friction fire barrier slabs can protect for up to 60 minutes.

At Ark Fire Protection, we offer installation and maintenance services for fire curtains. These curtains are ideal for areas that are hard to access or don’t have sufficient structural support, like ceiling voids or lofts. We have a variety of fire curtains to choose from according to your specific needs.

Fire partitioning is a safety measure used in building construction to contain the spread of fire. This is done by creating internal walls and ceilings, which can keep the fire within a specific area or room for a certain period. This helps individuals to leave the building and reduces damage to the areas of the building.