Tag Archives: Fire Compartmentation

Why Small Gaps in Walls Can Be a Major Fire Risk

Italian firefighters at work during a fire in an attic of a building in an Italian city.,Apartment on fire and flames.

When people think about fire safety in buildings, they often focus on obvious things like smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, or fire doors. However, one of the most overlooked dangers can be something much smaller, gaps in walls, floors, and ceilings. Even a small opening around pipes, cables, or ductwork can significantly increase the risk of […]

How Fire Compartmentation Is Breached Without You Realising

People walk through the smoke-filled corridor of a public building to escape the fire

Fire compartmentation is one of the most effective ways to limit the spread of fire and smoke in a building. It’s a cornerstone of passive fire protection, designed to give occupants time to escape and emergency services time to respond. But it’s also vulnerable, especially when those working on your property don’t realise it’s there, […]