PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

Fire Stopping

Inspection and remedial fire-stopping support around service penetrations, compartment lines and building-services works in commercial and managed premises. ECT can identify accessible defects, coordinate suitable remedial work and consider penetrations created by fire, security and other technical services, with the detail matched to the construction and services involved rather than treated as a generic seal.

15+ Years Experience

Proven track record in commercial projects

Commerical Specialists

Focused on businesses and public sector

Certified Engineers

Fully qualified, DBS checked and continuously trained

Quality Assured

Work to the highest standards and current regulations

Ongoing Support

Reliable maintenance and responsive support

OVERVIEW

Fire Stopping Around Building Services & Compartment Lines

Fire stopping helps maintain the intended fire resistance of walls, floors and other compartment boundaries where building services pass through them. Openings, damaged seals and unsuitable previous work can undermine that separation even when the surrounding construction appears intact.

ECT supports inspection and agreed remedial work around accessible service penetrations and building-services installations. The appropriate detail depends on the construction and services involved, so remedial work is considered specifically rather than applying one generic product to every opening, with limitations or specialist requirements identified where further design input may be needed.

OUR CAPABILITIES

Survey, Remedial Works & Coordination with Building Services

The exact remedial detail depends on the substrate, services passing through the opening and the required performance of the construction.

Site Survey

Inspect relevant service penetrations and accessible compartment lines to identify obvious gaps, damage or questionable previous work.

Remedial Fire Stopping

Carry out agreed sealing work using a detail appropriate to the penetration and surrounding construction.

Service Penetration Coordination

Consider new or altered cables and services where building works create openings through fire-resisting construction.

Defect Recording

Document identified defects so the client can understand where remedial work is required and track completion.

Project Coordination

Work alongside other contractors or facilities teams where fire stopping forms part of a larger building-services project.

DETAILS & DOCUMENTATION

Penetrations, Construction & Suitable Fire-Stopping Details

Fire stopping is detail-sensitive. The materials and method need to suit the wall or floor construction and the particular combination of cables, pipes or other services passing through it.

Cable Penetrations

Address suitable openings around electrical, fire, security or data cabling where compartment lines have been penetrated.

Mixed Services

Review more complex openings containing several service types where the remedial detail needs careful consideration.

Walls & Floors

Consider the surrounding fire-resisting construction so the proposed sealing approach is appropriate to the substrate.

Records & Identification

Maintain useful records of inspected or completed areas where the project scope calls for traceable remedial work.

Need Support with Fire Stopping?

Discuss fire-stopping inspection or remedial requirements with E-Code Technology Ltd. Call 01684 252014 or email [email protected] to outline the building, affected areas and the work required.

APPLICATIONS

Fire Stopping for Refurbishment, Remedials & Building Services

Fire-stopping requirements commonly arise during refurbishments, new service installations, compliance improvement programmes and follow-up actions from fire-safety inspections. ECT can support offices, public buildings, education sites, healthcare premises, warehouses and other managed properties.

Where ECT is already carrying out fire-alarm, security or other building-services work, penetrations can be considered as part of responsible project delivery rather than being ignored once the cable is installed.

WHY ECT

Fire-Stopping Work Informed by Building-Services Experience

ECT understands how fire and security cabling passes through real buildings, which is useful when assessing penetrations created by existing or new technical services. The focus is on a suitable remedial detail and clear communication about the limitations of what is visible or accessible.

Where an opening or construction requires specialist design information beyond the agreed scope, that can be identified rather than guessing at an inappropriate solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can ECT inspect existing fire stopping?

Yes. Accessible service penetrations and relevant areas can be inspected within an agreed scope to identify obvious defects or areas requiring further attention.

Can you carry out remedial fire-stopping work?

Yes, where the required remedial detail is suitable for ECT’s scope and the surrounding construction and penetration can be properly understood.

Do you fire stop around new cables?

Fire-stopping requirements created by new fire, security or other technical cabling can be considered as part of the project where they pass through relevant fire-resisting construction.

Can every opening be repaired with the same product?

No. The correct approach depends on the construction, opening and services involved, so the remedial detail needs to be appropriate to the specific penetration.

Can fire stopping be coordinated with other site works?

Yes. It is often most efficient to coordinate fire stopping with the building-services or remedial work that creates or exposes the penetration.

TELL US ABOUT YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Tell us briefly about your site, existing system or planned works and we’ll get back to you to discuss the next steps.