5-Star Cardiff Passive Fire Protection Systems

Fire Stopping & Passive Fire Protection Cardiff

At Ark Fire Protection, we provide expertly delivered Cardiff fire stopping and passive fire protection solutions. Our systems are designed to control the spread of fire and smoke, preserve structural stability, and ensure vital escape routes remain accessible. With FIRAS certification and a focus on compliance, we offer reliable fire safety services that can be tailored to suit your project’s specific needs.

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Cardiff’s Passive Fire Protection Specialists

As a trusted Cardiff passive fire protection contractor working across the region, we bring deep technical knowledge and hands-on experience to every project. From system specification to on-site installation, our team delivers robust fire stopping with an emphasis on traceability, long-term compliance, and quality you can depend on. Whether you’re working on a new development or a refurbishment, we’re here to support you at every stage.

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Ark Fire Stopping Cardiff Solutions

Passive fire protection plays a critical role in building safety - slowing the progress of fire, reducing smoke spread, and giving people time to evacuate safely. Fire typically spreads from object to object and room to room - our systems, including intumescent coatings, fire doors, and fire barriers, are designed to halt that process early. Every solution we offer is chosen and installed to meet the specific risks and structure 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 Cardiff Fire Stopping

Choosing the right contractor is crucial when it comes to fire safety. We hold leading third-party accreditations and have rigorous quality control procedures in place, including ISO 9001 certification.

This means our work is regularly reviewed and measured against high industry standards – giving you the confidence that your fire protection systems are in safe hands.

Supporting Large-Scale Developments with Cardiff Fire Stopping

Our team has the capability and expertise to support complex, high-demand construction projects in and around Cardiff. From multi-storey residential builds to commercial and infrastructure developments, we understand the challenges of large-scale sites and deliver practical, compliant solutions that integrate with wider build schedules.

We work directly with developers, contractors, and project managers to deliver on time, to spec, and to the highest safety standards.

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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 Cardiff.

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

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Discover Our Work

Looking for proof of performance? Take a look at our project case studies here to see the quality and scope of our fire protection work in action. These real-world examples showcase how we’ve delivered tailored, regulation-ready systems for demanding builds – highlighting our attention to detail, efficiency, and professional delivery from start to finish.

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Staying Compliant with Fire Regulations in Cardiff

Our team is well-versed in the latest fire safety requirements, including updates to the Building Regulations (Approved Document B). We’ll help you stay compliant with standards around:

Structural fire resistance
Compartmentation and fire separation
Cavity barriers and concealed space protection
Fire suppression systems where required
Safe evacuation and emergency access

From technical advice to full installation, we make it easier to meet your obligations and protect the people and properties that matter most.

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Cardiff 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.