Fire Stopping
Responsibilities & Legal Requirements of Passive Fire Protection
What is Fire Stopping?
Fire stopping (or passive fire protection) refers to the installation of specialist materials and systems designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and heat through walls, floors, and service penetrations within a building.
Effective fire stopping is essential for maintaining compartmentation and protecting escape routes in the event of a fire. Despite its critical role in passive fire protection, many people are unclear about what fire stopping involves, how it should be maintained, and the legal responsibilities placed on the Responsible Person under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Is Fire Stopping a Legal Requirement?
Yes, UK law places clear legal duties on Responsible Persons to ensure that fire stopping is properly installed and maintained under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and strengthened by the Building Safety Act 2022. Fire stopping forms a critical part of a building’s passive fire protection and compartmentation strategy, helping to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through walls, floors, and service penetrations.
The legislation requires the Responsible Person to ensure that fire-resisting construction (including compartment walls and floors) is maintained in an efficient state, in efficient working order, and in good repair. This means any breaches for pipes, cables, ductwork, or structural alterations must be appropriately sealed with tested fire stopping systems, and regular inspections should be carried out to confirm continued compliance.
What We Can Offer Your Premises
TGS Fire Safety fire stopping and passive fire protection services include:
- Surveys
- Inspections
- Consultations
- Installation
- Design
- Reports
- Certification
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Areas we cover
Essex, Central London, East London, Epping, Loughton, Theydon Bois, Chigwell, Buckhurst Hill, Ongar, Abridge, Chigwell, Chingford, Abridge, Harlow, Waltham Abbey, Harlow, Brentwood, Bishops Stortford, Hertford, Broxbourne, Cheshunt, Enfield, Basildon, Chelmsford, Romford, Ilford, Nazeing, Roydon, Hoddesdon, Stapleford Abbotts, Havering, Barkingside, Leyton, Braintree, Billericay, Ingatestone, Maldon, Stansted, Witham, Sawbridgeworth, Walthamstow, Epping Forest, Great Dunmow, Old Harlow, Matching Green, Matching Tye, Stansted Mountfitchet, Shenfield, Stansted Airport, Blackmore, The Lavers, Bobbingworth, E4, E11, E15, E16, E17, E20, IG1, IG2, IG3, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG7, IG8, IG9, IG10, IG11, CM0, CM1, CM2, CM3, CM4, CM5, CM6, CM7, CM8, CM9, CM10, CM11, CM12, CM13, CM14, CM15, CM16, CM17, CM18, CM19, CM20, CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24 and across the South East.
TGS Fire Safety offers services across Essex, Herts and London including Fire Risk Assessments, Fire Stopping, Fire Door Inspections & Maintenance and Dry Riser Testing.