The Best Time to Discuss Firestopping? Before It Becomes a Problem.
What is early engagement in firestopping?
Early engagement means involving firestopping specialists during the design process, rather than waiting until services are installed or construction is underway.
How Quelfire Supports Early Engagement
From design through to installation, we work with project teams to identify suitable, tested firestopping solutions, improve coordination and reduce the risk of costly issues later in the build.
Early Engagement Consultations
We work with your project team to understand your requirements and identify suitable tested solutions from the outset.
Ongoing Technical Support
Our dedicated technical team is on hand to help resolve firestopping challenges throughout your project.
Technical Resources
Access our NBS specifications, BIM models, Standard Installation Details and product datasheets to support accurate design and specification.
Extensive Tested Solutions
Our continually expanding library of tested details is supported by ongoing fire testing, R&D and customer feedback.
Training and Education
From CPDs and bespoke training to Toolbox Talks and installation guidance, we help build knowledge and competence across project teams.
A Collaborative Approach
We work closely with everyone involved in firestopping, encouraging early communication, shared understanding and a proactive approach to fire safety.
CASE STUDY
Two weeks to address firestopping information gaps.
The project team had to respond to the BSR's request for additional firestopping information. Quelfire reviewed proposed applications, identified coordination concerns, and helped the team move forward.
The Challenge
Late engagement and conflicting information.
The Outcome
Improved coordination and Gateway 2 approval with conditions.
CASE STUDY
How Early Engagement Helped McGoff Construction
Working closely with McGoff Group and their design team from the early RIBA stages, we helped identify suitable, tested firestopping solutions that could be incorporated into the building design from the outset.
By engaging early, firestopping requirements could be considered alongside other design elements, with the agreed solutions clearly communicated to the relevant trades.
Why Early Coordination Matters
Gateway applications involve detailed scrutiny of building safety information. Identifying firestopping requirements early can help project teams prepare more coordinated designs and supporting evidence.
Source: Building Safety Regulator, England, July–September 2026. These statistics describe regulatory processing times, not delays attributable specifically to firestopping or late engagement.