Firestopping FAQs

Firestopping FAQs

The interchangeability of supporting constructions

Building regulations require high-rise and multi-occupancy buildings to have effective compartmentat

Firestopping FAQs

What is the Best Practice Guide?

The Firestopping of Service Penetrations Best Practice in Design and Installation Guide was created

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What is the difference between reaction and resistance to fire?

Many people might not be aware that there are different fire testing methods. When it comes to build

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Pattress vs. letterbox installation of QuelStop Fire Batt?

QuelStop Fire Batt can be installed in a variety of ways. However, the most common method would be t

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What are the different types of service penetration insulation configurations?

Chances are you’ve encountered the different service penetration insulation configurations on our

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What are the limitations of supporting constructions?

The supporting construction, otherwise known as the fire-separating element or substrate, is simply

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When should engineering judgements be used and who should they be produced by?

An engineering judgement (EJ), otherwise known as a technical assessment or technical evaluation, is

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Should non-combustible metal pipes with a diameter of below 160mm be firestopped?

The simple answer is yes. However, there is a long-standing myth in the construction industry that n

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What needs to be included in a fire strategy plan?

A fire strategy plan is a document that is unique for every building, outlining the measures that a