Passive Fire Protection for Social Housing

Fire stopping is a vital practice that aims to seal all openings in a building, effectively hindering the passage of fire, smoke, and heat between compartments. By establishing fire-resistant compartments that divide the building both vertically and horizontally, the potential spread of fire can be effectively contained. In the context of social housing, the implementation of fire stopping plays a critical role in minimising the devastating impact of fires.

Fire doors are essential for creating compartmentation in social housing. At Ark Fire Protection, we provide a comprehensive range of services related to fire doors. Whether you need a new door closer or a complete fire door upgrade, our team is equipped to deliver fire door maintenance and installation with third-party accreditation. Trust us to safeguard the safety and security of your building with fire doors.

Intumescent coatings offer a reliable and efficient solution for protecting social housing premises from structural damage. Our dedicated team conducts thorough testing on all our intumescent coatings to ensure compliance with EU standards. This unwavering commitment to quality gives our customers the assurance of advanced fire protection, effectively minimising potential threats to the structural integrity of their buildings.

External Fire Barrier systems provide an effective solution for containing the spread of fire and smoke in roof and ceiling areas, as well as concealed voids in social housing buildings. These fire barrier systems are specifically designed for voids that are up to 10.5 metres in size. Vertical fire barrier systems offer exceptional insulation and integrity for up to 120 minutes, while friction fire barrier slabs provide reliable protection for up to 60 minutes.

Ark Fire Protection is a specialist in the installation and maintenance of fire curtains made from flexible fibre. Our curtains are meticulously crafted to be installed in difficult areas, such as ceiling voids or lofts, where structural supports are lacking and movement is possible. Whether you require fire curtains for integrity or insulation, we offer a comprehensive selection of options tailored to suit your specific needs.

Fire partitioning is a critical safety measure implemented during the construction of social housing projects to effectively control the spread of fire. This involves the installation of internal walls and ceilings that confine the fire within specific areas or rooms of the building for a limited period of time. By containing the fire, this approach enables occupants to locate escape routes and minimises damage to the building, as only designated areas are affected.