Passive Fire Protection (PFP) - News

For a business owner in the hospitality sector, fire safety should be one of the top priorities. Fires can cause extensive damage to the property and put the customers and employees at risk. In this guide, they’ll provide tips on reducing the risk of fires in the business and what to do if a fire breaks out. They’ll also discuss some common causes of fires in the hospitality industry and the steps they can take to prevent them. So read on for all they need to know about fire safety...

Fire doors are a critical part of passive fire suppression systems and are required in many types of buildings. Designed to slow the spread of fire and provide extra time for evacuation, fire doors must be maintained to meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and ensure compliance. Common fire door issues, such as misalignment, damaged seals, and faulty hardware, can compromise their effectiveness. Regular inspections are essential to identify these issues and protect the buildin...

Industrial and manufacturing environments are like a high-stakes chessboard, filled with unique fire hazards. A single spark in the wrong place turns the risk of a devastating fire into a ticking time bomb. The numbers don’t lie. Recent NFPA data shows that industrial fires cause $1.5 billion in property damage annually. And what about human injuries and loss of life and the families who’ll lose their loved ones? That’s why having proper industrial fire safety strategies is so...

Fire door safety is essential for any building that prioritizes occupant safety and complies with fire safety codes. NFPA 80, the standard governing the installation, inspection, and maintenance of fire doors, serves as a comprehensive guideline to ensure that fire doors perform as intended in the event of a fire. This article outlines the key guidelines in NFPA 80, focusing on essential elements like labeling, installation, testing, and maintenance of fire doors to aid fire safety professional...

As the UK fire door industry counts down to 2029 and the removal of BS 476-22 for fire performance of doors, Mann McGowan has launched Pyroglaze Compression, a compressible graphite intumescent seal suitable for use in glazed apertures that has been proven to meet and exceed the more onerous EN1634-1 standards. Available for both thirty and sixty minute applications, Pyroglaze Compression offers up to 2mm compression per side of glass, allowing accommodation of tolerances between door, bead, an...

By acquiring FOX Certification GmbH, a German specialist in information security and cyber certification, SOCOTEC intends to reinforce both its geographical development and its span of certification service offering. The certification Business Unit of SOCOTEC Group operates in 26 countries through a network of 850 auditors covering all business sectors. It has been providing a wide range of management systems, services and certifications for both companies and individuals, for more than 30 yea...

SOCOTEC Nederland provides technical advisory, testing and inspection services and risks analysis on buildings and infrastructures. With the acquisition of Vermeer Groep, SOCOTEC consolidates its Risk Management and Claims business line previously called Hanselman. Vermeer is a recognized leader in the field of land surveying, pre-construction risks studies and works monitoring in the Netherlands. Expanding its service portfolio SOCOTEC expands its service portfolio to offer a comprehensive...

Sestosensor is a company founded in 2009 in Bologna that operates in the field of photonics by developing and producing fiber-optic sensors that, due to their unique technical and environmental sustainability advantages, have growing applications in many industrial sectors. Sestosensor's products are on the market in applications ranging from the oil industry, where they are used, for example, to detect leaks in gas and oil pipelines, to aqueducts, mines, and infrastructures, such as dams, brid...

SOCOTEC UK, the market pioneer in testing, inspection and certification (TIC) in the construction and infrastructure sectors, has acquired Hutton + Rostron (H+R), renowned specialists in Building Pathology. This strategic move establishes SOCOTEC as the sole UK company offering end-to-end solutions for all building types, including commercial, residential, industrial, and listed buildings alongside the whole asset lifecycle. The challenges faced by today’s complex construction and built...

SOCOTEC UK, a market pioneer in testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) services for the construction and infrastructure sectors, is pleased to announce the acquisition of IETG, specialists in flow level, temperature, and water quality monitoring, and 40SEVEN, renowned for their industry-pioneering expertise in land and utility surveying services. This strategic acquisition, with a combined workforce of 160 professionals and a revenue of £13m, significantly enhances SOCOTEC UK's serv...

The SOCOTEC Group, a global major in risk management throughout the life cycle of buildings and equipment, is strengthening its position in the expertise and management of chemical and biological risks to human health and to the environment. In a fast growing regulatory context and high societal expectations in France and in Europe concerning chemical and industrial risks, the SOCOTEC group is strengthening its Health and Product Risks Division, which becomes the ‘Health and Chemical Safe...

The Door & Hardware Federation (DHF) has once again endorsed its commitment to fire safety by supporting Fire Door Safety Week, the national awareness campaign first launched in 2013 in response to widespread neglect of fire doors. The Fire Door Safety Week initiative was created to raise public understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting life and property. Quality standards to proper installation Something as simple as propping a fire door open can prevent it from...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its acquisition of fire safety experts and training providers, Cork-based B-Safe Group.   B-Safe Group is an industry specialist, established in 2019, building on a legacy of fire safety expertise that dates back to 1983, offering its customers fire extinguisher service and supply, as well as a broader range of fire services, including health and safety training and fire consultancy. Focusing on fire awareness B-Safe Group is well known for its...

Kirk Smith of Allegion UK reviews a dangerous inconsistency in fire safety, outlining why fire doors deserve the same respect as the other day-to-day items people use around their homes, work, and places of leisure. Whether it’s boiling the kettle, charging the phone or changing a lightbulb, it’s second nature to be cautious when handling a potentially dangerous object. The common appliances, technologies, and commodities found around homes and places of work can pose risks, and f...

The fire protection industry is amid some exciting technological developments. While the core tenets of fire protection remain the same, new products allow for solutions that are more efficient and sustainable, not to mention safer. In this article, CLM will highlight some of the most recent advances in fire protection technology, and how they can transform the industry. Internet of Things The Internet of Things (IoT) has the potential to revolutionize everyday objects. In essence, the tec...

Only when an organization has identified the project’s requirements should it begin to engage with the relevant fire-stopping manufacturer, like Quelfire, to identify the available tested solutions for requirements. Once there is a portfolio of details, the designer can then gather all the information and communicate it to the supply chain. This part of the process is paramount in ensuring that all the relevant, competent trades are not only happy with the design but can also efficiently...

Sensor solutions provider HENSOLDT will present its latest technological advancements at DSEI 2025 in London from 9 to 12 September 2025. One of HENSOLDT's core competencies is the active and passive detection of threats and the protection of platforms and their users. In this context, software-defined defense plays a crucial role. Latest AESA radar technology The latest AESA radar technology and ensures the rapid detection and tracking of around 1,500 targets The TRML-4D air defense radar w...

A fire strategy is a complex document specifically tailored to a building, reviewing all aspects of the building’s fire safety. A fire strategy defines the fire safety objectives and performance requirements for a building and the methods by which these objectives will be provided to ensure the safety of occupants and property protection. Because every building is unique in terms of design, occupancy, and usage, the business needs a unique fire strategy to reduce the risk of a fire and...

Fire doors play a critical role in preventing the spread of fire and smoke within commercial and residential buildings. They are specifically designed and constructed to resist fire for a specific period, providing valuable time for people to evacuate the building safely. However, fire doors are only effective if they are installed correctly and maintained regularly. This article is going to explore the importance of fire door maintenance, why regular inspections are vital for fire door safe...

AdvanTec Marine is pleased to announce a major milestone: both its Canadian manufacturing facility in British Columbia and its Oregon, USA facility are now certified to produce fire-rated marine doors. With the Canadian site receiving MED Wheel Mark certification — making it the only such facility in Canada — AdvanTec now proudly holds fire-rated door certifications on both sides of the border.  Commitment to safety and innovation New chapter as AdvanTec strengthens its posit...

With building safety facing more scrutiny than ever before, renowned multi-disciplinary contractor - Miller Knight has secured a place on Fusion21’s £800 million Building Safety and Compliance Framework.   Appointed to Lot 8, Passive Fire Protection, Miller Knight joins a national roster of suppliers selected to deliver high-quality, safety-critical works – from fire stopping and compartmentation to full-scale passive protection projects – all underpinned by ac...

In-house training for fire door installation isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s a game-changer, especially in a high-stakes industry like fire safety where the difference between compliant and careless could quite literally be life or death. Firerite believes that these are the key benefits of delivering in-house training for fire door installation: Consistent Standards Across the Board Ensures everyone is trained to the same high standard, aligned with both cu...

Published in September 2020 by the Competence Steering Group, Setting the Bar (the final report of the Competence Steering Group), represents two years of challenging work following the Grenfell Fire Tragedy. Initiated by the recommendations within Dame Judith Hackitt's review “Building a safer Future” it identifies the need for competent persons within the construction and built environment industries to ensure buildings are effectively designed, maintained and managed with (fire)...

Once users have conducted a competent fire risk assessment, where necessary, users may then need to plan for what’s known as fire compartmentation, or passive fire protection survey. It’s important to understand that Passive Fire Precautions (PFP) are a vital part of the building fabric, dividing the building into individual fire compartments, constructed, and lined with suitable fire resisting materials to reduce the spread of fire. Individual fire compartments What is the purpos...

As a pioneer manufacturer of high-performance sealing systems for fire doors – they have shown unwavering support for Fire Door Safety Week since its inception in 2013. Kicking off on marks a momentous 10 year anniversary of the campaign. Fire Door Safety Week (FDSW) was launched in response to a legacy of fire door neglect. Know Fire Door Basics The campaign is managed by the British Woodworking Federation and is supported by a number of partners It's a ‘mass market’ aware...

Ranger Fire and Security has announced its first acquisition of 2025, with McGoff & Vickers Fire & Security Systems (MGV) becoming the latest business to join the rapidly growing Ranger Group. Run by industry specialists and service business experts, Ranger brings together high-quality fire and security (F&S) businesses in partnership to share industry expertise, resources and boost cross-selling opportunities. Fire protection services North-West-based F&S business MGV has a h...

Here at FireRite, they believe in providing full training for apprentices in the industry. That involves close mentoring and monitoring the personal development of all their apprentices. They are an award-winning outfit that believes in nurturing young talent. Right now, they have positions available for which they are happy to provide apprenticeships – Fire alarm engineers, Fire Stopping Technicians and Fire Door Fitter Technicians. Fire Alarm Engineer The Fire Alarm Engineer apprentic...

In celebration of 100 years of the IFE and continuing to build on previous event successes, the South Wales IFE Branch organized a CPD event on 19th July 2018 at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters. The event, which focused on Fire Compartmentation, attracted over 100 delegates and was supported by Firerite UK, a Fire Protection Company based in South Wales. The presentations were developed to focus on key elements of Compartmentation. How firestop products are tested Fire-Rite U...

Firerite is proud to support this year’s Fire Door Safety Week (24th September – 30th September) – a campaign that raises awareness about the critical role of fire doors, drawing attention to specific issues such as poor installation and maintenance. It also encourages building owners and users to check the operation and condition of their fire doors; and understand the legal commitments they have. Fire doors are a crucial part of the passive fire protection of every...

Allegion UK, alongside its family of pioneering door hardware brands, is set to present a complete fire door solution at The Fire Safety Event, taking place between the 8th and 10th April at the NEC, Birmingham. With a focus on keeping people safe where they live, learn, work and connect, Allegion’s team of experts will be on hand with specification, installation and maintenance advice at this year’s event, and will showcase a flagship range of fire door solutions, including archite...