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Explore our latest project case studies, showcasing how Quelfire systems have been used across a range of real-world applications and building types.


  • Benchmark

    A sample defining the detailing and quality of a penetration seal.

  • Blank Penetration Seal

    A seal that closes the aperture in a fire-resistant wall in order to maintain the wall's ability to resist fire for a specific time. This is without incorporating penetrating services. 

  • Board

    A flat panel, manufactured from gypsum, fibre gypsum, GRG, cement or calcium silicate.

  • Building Control Body (BCB)

    The body responsible for enforcing building regulations on a project and assisting with compliance by given feedback on plans and providing site inspections This may be a local authority building...

  • Bulkhead

    A dividing wall or barrier between separate compartments.

  • Busbar

    A strip or bar of rigid metal that conducts electricity, either as a single element or within a Bus bar trunking unit.

  • Bus Bar Trunking Unit

    Unit of bus bar trunking system complete with bus bars, their supports and insulation, external enclosure and any fixing and connection means to other units, with or without tap-off facilities.

  • Buttered

    A term used in conjunction with Intumescent Sealant and Fire Batt. Example Intumescent sealant buttered to all exposed mineral wool edges of the Fire Batt.

  • BS EN 1366-3 Test Standard

    Service penetration seals are fire tested to the BS EN 1366-3 test standard. BS EN 1366-3 outlines a method of testing and criteria, including application rules, to assess whether a...