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Passive Fire Protection Repairs

At Lyons Fire Safety (LFS), we specialise in passive fire protection repairs, ensuring your building’s fire-resistant systems and materials are always in top condition.

Our expert team is dedicated to restoring and maintaining the integrity of:

Fire-rated walls, floors, ceilings, fire doors, penetration seals, intumescent coatings, and fire barriers.

Over time, these critical elements can deteriorate or sustain damage, compromising their ability to contain and resist the spread of fire. Through our comprehensive repair services, we help safeguard your property and its occupants.

fire door inspection - carried out by LFS. Door Frame inspection.

Passive Fire Protection Repairs - Why it Matters

Passive fire protection repairs are crucial for maintaining the fire safety of any building. Effective passive fire protection (PFP) systems are designed to:

By containing fires and restricting smoke spread, PFP systems create vital escape routes and prevent occupants from becoming trapped.

Containing fires within designated compartments allows emergency responders to manage and extinguish fires more effectively.

PFP systems work passively, providing constant fire resistance without the need for human intervention or external power sources.

Passive Fire Protection Repairs Process

Fire safety companies, like us at LFS, will typically follow these steps for passive fire protection repairs:

Inspection and Assessment

The first step in passive fire protection repairs is a thorough inspection and assessment. This includes:

  • Conducting fire door surveys and compartmentation surveys.
  • Assessing the condition of fire-rated walls, floors, and penetration seals.
  • Identifying areas requiring repair or maintenance.

Damage Assessment

Once the inspection is complete, we evaluate the extent of damage or deterioration to passive fire protection elements, such as:

  • Intumescent coatings
  • Cementitious fireproofing
  • Fire-rated glazing
  • Fire-stopping materials around penetrations
Fire Door Ratings Explained. Image displaying fire door.

Repair Planning

Based on the assessment findings, we develop a detailed repair plan outlining:

  • Specific repairs needed
  • Materials required
  • Any necessary temporary fire safety measures during the repair process

Repair Execution

We execute the repairs according to the plan, which may involve:

  • Replacing damaged fire doors or upgrading non-compliant doors
  • Repairing or reinstalling fire-rated walls, floors, or ceilings
  • Reapplying intumescent coatings or cementitious fireproofing
  • Sealing penetrations with fire-stopping materials
  • Replacing damaged fire barriers or cavity barriers

Quality Control

Ensuring repairs are carried out to the highest standards is essential. We adhere to relevant building regulations, fire safety codes, and manufacturer’s specifications.

If you would like to know more about UK fire safety laws and legislation – take a look at our dedicated page here.

Documentation and Certification - Passive Fire Protection Repairs

We document all repairs, provide certification for completed works, and update fire safety records and documentation to ensure compliance and traceability. We do this through the FireDNA app.

The FireDNA App is a cloud-based tool that uses mobile and RFID technology to enhance fire safety compliance and traceability for passive fire products, including fire doors and barriers. It allows us to capture, store, and share critical data through QR codes and NFC tags, making fire safety management efficient and transparent.

It is an invaluable tool for us at Lyons Fire Safety, allowing us to document installations and maintenance, conduct inspections, and generate professional reports. This tool improves communication and collaboration among all stakeholders, ensuring that fire safety measures are compliant and up-to-date. The app streamlines processes, replaces paperwork, and builds trust with clients by providing real-time updates and detailed records of fire safety activities.

Take a look at our page on optimising fire safety: the power of “golden thread” technology  for more information.

Key Components of Passive Fire Protection Repairs

We specialise in implementing robust passive fire protection repairs tailored to each client’s unique needs. Common components we work with include:

These elements compartmentalise buildings, preventing fire spread.

To prevent fire spread in open-plan areas.

Fire and Smoke Dampers restrict airflow automatically during a fire.

These passive fire products expand when heated, insulating materials and preventing fire spread.

Fire stopping products seal gaps around service penetrations to impede fire growth.

fire door inspection - door hinge checks, and certifications.

Why Choose Lyons Fire Safety?

While active fire protection systems are crucial, passive measures offer several key advantages that make them indispensable:

  • Life Safety: PFP systems provide occupants with valuable time to evacuate by containing fires and limiting smoke spread.
  • Property Protection: Properly maintained PFP systems help prevent extensive structural damage.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring your PFP systems are up to code avoids legal penalties and enhances safety.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Passive systems require less maintenance and operational costs compared to active systems.

Importantly, active fire protection systems and passive fire protection systems are different, and relate to different aspects of fire safety. You can view our page on understanding active and passive fire protection to learn more

FAQs

Passive fire protection repairs refer to the process of restoring or maintaining the fire-resistant properties of passive fire protection systems and materials in a building. This includes fire-rated walls, floors, ceilings, fire doors, penetration seals, intumescent coatings, and fire barriers.

Passive fire protection systems should be inspected regularly, at least annually, or more frequently if required by building regulations or after any significant structural changes or incidents.

Common signs include visible damage or deterioration to fire-rated walls, doors, or coatings, gaps around service penetrations, and compromised fire barriers. Regular inspections help identify these issues early.

Yes, damaged intumescent coatings can be repaired or reapplied to ensure they provide the necessary fire resistance. This is a crucial part of passive fire protection repairs.

The cost of passive fire protection repairs varies depending on the extent of damage and the specific repairs needed. However, investing in timely repairs can prevent more extensive damage and higher costs in the long run.

Passive fire protection repairs in the UK must comply with building regulations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards such as BS 9999 and BS 476.

Regular inspections, prompt repairs, and documentation of all maintenance activities are essential. Partnering with a reputable fire safety company like LFS ensures compliance with the latest regulations and standards.

Passive fire protection provides an additional layer of safety by containing fires within compartments, giving occupants more time to evacuate and enabling emergency services to respond effectively. It complements active systems like alarms and sprinklers.

Contact Lyons Fire Safety Today

Ensuring effective fire safety requires a balanced approach that incorporates both active and passive fire protection. At LFS, we are passionate about educating our clients on the importance of passive fire protection and its role in creating a comprehensive fire safety strategy.

Work with us at LFS, and we’ll help you with:

  • Comprehensive PFP system inspections by experienced professionals
  • Installation and maintenance services tailored to regulatory requirements
  • Compliance with the latest fire safety laws and building codes
  • Third-party certified PFP products and installations
  • Integration of cutting-edge digital solutions for enhanced accountability

Don’t compromise on fire safety. Contact us today to schedule an assessment and experience the peace of mind that comes with entrusting your passive fire protection needs to the experts.

Phone: 0121 517 0562

Email: david@lyonsfiresafety.co.uk

Lyons Fire Safety: Your Trusted Partner for Passive Fire Protection Systems, Inspections, Maintenance, and Compliance Solutions.