What is the working life of the QuelStop System?
As stated in the best practice guide for Firestopping of Service Penetrations on page 39, section 3.1.29, whilst manufacturers may suggest a projected life expectancy, “there is not a standard...
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What Quelfire product do I use for plastic pipes?
A fire collar (QWR & QWX) is a recognised product for plastic pipes. However, as the range of plastic types, sizes and applications increase in the construction industry, most manufacturers of passive...
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What is the difference between active and passive fire protection?
There can be confusion as to why you need both active and passive fire protection, but to achieve the best fire protection for people residing in a building you will...
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What is the fire triangle?
Fires start when a flammable or a combustible material, in combination with a sufficient quantity of an oxidizer such as oxygen gas or another oxygen-rich compound, is exposed to a...
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Can firestopping be installed from one side of the wall with single side access only?
The answer as always is, if there is sufficient test evidence for the specific application installed from one side of the wall, then yes. Generally, firestop solutions are tested installed...
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What is the difference between a classification report and a test report?
Test reports for fire-resistant products are fairly specialised and elaborate and provide a snapshot in time of what was achieved in an individual test. For those unfamiliar with reading such...
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What is the best firestopping solution to use around plastic pipes in a profiled deck?
According to the building regulations ‘Approved Document B’, service penetrations through fire compartment floors need to be equipped with firestopping solution to prevent the spread of fire. In case of...
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What is the best way to firestop plastic vent ducts penetrating fire compartment walls?
According to the building regulations ‘Approved Document B’, service penetrations through fire compartment walls need to be equipped a with firestopping solution to prevent the spread of fire. In case...
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How much overlap is required for the mineral wool fire batt when pattress fitted?
As a result of continuous investment in fire resistance testing to BS EN1366-3, we have an extended scope of application for the QuelStop Fire Batt. This allows our QuelStop Fire Batt...
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How do I install fire pillows in cable trunking?
Glenn Hutchins, Quelfire, explains how to install fire pillows in cable trunking. Quelfire QFP Intumescent Fire Pillows help prevent the spread of fire through metal cable trunking systems that penetrate through...
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How to install an intumescent putty pad into an electrical socket box
Due to popular request, Quelfire’s technical team have put together a quick installation guide for our Acoustic Intumescent Putty Pads. The application of this product is very quick and easy, there are only...
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Should firestopping systems be installed by third-party accredited contractors?
While it is not currently required by law for passive fire protection products to be installed by contractors with third-party certification, this has been proven to be a good way...