Fire Stopping and Penetration Sealing

Fire Stopping and Penetration Sealing

Penetration seals are passive fire protection systems used to maintain the fire resistance of building element or section – wall or floor – where services such as cables, cable trays, pipes or ventilation ducts pass through them. Fire penetration sealing works by closing off gaps and openings through which fire and smoke might pass. This is often achieved through materials that expand when exposed to high temperatures – blocking any openings. The types of penetration seals include:

Intumescent Seals:

These seals include an intumescent coating that expands when exposed to heat, helping to close off gaps.

Fire-rated Sealants:

These are special types of sealants that resist fire and are used to fill joints and openings.

Firestop Collars:

These are placed around plastic pipes and expand in the event of a fire, crushing the melting pipe and sealing the opening.

Penetration seals are an integral part of modern fire safety strategies. Their proper installation, maintenance, and compliance with standards are essential for ensuring the safety and integrity of buildings in the event of a fire. Get in touch with us to help with you with fire protection project.