Transparency In Safety: Why Fire-Rated Glazing Inspections Matter
Fire safety inspections play a critical role in ensuring that both active and passive fire protection meets safety standards and delivers the intended level of protection. Fire-rated glazing is not immune to developing problems, so it should always be professionally...
Compartmentation Surveys: The Value Of Defensive Design
Fire compartmentation involves dividing a building into separate areas, each with fire-resistant walls and floors to stop the rapid spread of heat, smoke, and toxic gases if a fire occurs. It’s a crucial strategy that can save lives and reduce property damage, as it...
Designing For Safety: How Fire Engineering Shapes Building Structure
When embarking on the design of a new building, architects and developers often have a vision of what the structure should look like and how it should function. Unfortunately, catastrophic outcomes are possible when fire safety isn’t prioritised. Fire engineering...
What Hazards Do Fire-Stopping Surveys Identify?
Passive fire protection is vital in all residential and commercial buildings because it forms the first line of defence against the spread of smoke and fire and gives occupants the time to evacuate safely. However, because most buildings undergo alterations, passive...
Safety First: How Fire-Rated Ductwork And Dampers Inspection Saves Lives
Fire-rated ductwork and dampers are crucial components that can slow the spread of smoke and fire in a building with ventilation shafts, air conditioning systems, or dust extraction equipment. Like all passive and active fire prevention equipment, regular fire safety...