Fire Stopping

Fire stopping is a critical component of fire safety, designed to seal gaps, joints, and openings in walls, floors, and ceilings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. At SSP Compliance, we offer comprehensive fire stopping services to ensure your building is properly protected, meeting stringent fire safety standards and safeguarding evacuation routes.

Fire stopping involves installing fire-resistant materials to seal penetrations and gaps in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. These measures:

• Contain fire and smoke to specific areas, preventing their spread.
• Protect escape routes, giving occupants more time to evacuate safely.
• Minimise property damage by controlling fire progression.

Proper fire stopping is essential for maintaining the integrity of your building's fire compartmentation and ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.

Our expert team conducts a thorough inspection to evaluate the effectiveness of your fire stopping measures. This includes:

• Checking seals around service penetrations (e.g., pipes, cables, and ducts).
• Inspecting fire-rated joints and barriers for integrity.
• Assessing gaps and voids in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings.
• Identifying any deficiencies or breaches in fire stopping systems.

We ensure that all inspections and evaluations adhere to industry standards, including BS 9999:2017 and BS 476-22:1987.

If any deficiencies are identified, we provide tailored remediation measures to restore the integrity of your fire stopping systems. This might include:

• Repairing or replacing compromised fire-resistant materials.
• Installing appropriate seals, collars, or barriers.
• Enhancing existing fire stopping systems to meet compliance standards.

Our proactive approach ensures your property is brought up to code quickly and effectively, minimising risks to safety and compliance.

Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the responsible person—such as a building owner, landlord, or employer—is legally required to ensure that fire stopping measures are properly installed, maintained, and effective. Failure to comply can result in legal penalties and, more importantly, put lives at risk.

Fire stopping systems should be inspected:

• Annually for most properties to ensure continued effectiveness.
• After significant changes, such as renovations, installation of new services, or structural modifications.
• Following any fire incident to assess potential damage to fire stopping systems.

Regular inspections are essential to maintain compliance and ensure the safety of occupants.

To streamline the inspection process:

1. Provide access to all areas with fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings.
2. Ensure that service penetrations are visible for inspection.
3. Make any relevant documentation (e.g., previous reports or maintenance records) available.

Our team will work with you to ensure a smooth and efficient inspection process.

At SSP Compliance, we deliver reliable and comprehensive fire stopping solutions:

• Certified Expertise: Our professionals are trained to identify and resolve fire stopping issues, following the latest industry standards.
• Thorough Inspections: We leave no gap or seal unchecked, ensuring complete protection.
• Swift Remediation: We act quickly to address deficiencies, restoring the integrity of your fire safety systems.
• Regulatory Compliance: Our services ensure your building meets all legal requirements under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Proper fire stopping is essential for containing fire and smoke, protecting lives, and minimising damage. Trust SSP Compliance to provide expert solutions that keep your property and occupants safe.

Contact us today to schedule a fire stopping inspection or learn more about how we can enhance your fire safety strategy.