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Frequently Asked Questions

In the year ending December 2018, there was over 175,000 reported fires within the UK – a two per cent increase compared with the previous year. Despite efforts to ensure that minimal damage is caused by fires around the UK, every year thousands of people are still affected.

As experts in passive fire protection within the construction industry, Nullifire’s mission is to raise the awareness of the importance of passive fire protection, to ensure the safety of properties and people within the UK. Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions below to find out more. Should you have any other questions please don't hesitate to get in touch with our expert team.

What is Passive Fire Protection?

What is Passive Fire Protection?

Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is a vital component of any fire strategy. It is built into the structure of a building to safeguard people’s lives and limit the financial impact of damage to buildings and their contents.

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What is the Difference Between Passive Fire Protection and Active Fire Protection?

What is the Difference Between Passive Fire Protection and Active Fire Protection?

Fire protection within a building requires two types of protection: Active Fire Protection and Passive Fire Protection. Active Fire Protection relates to the detection and extinction of a fire whilst Passive Fire Protection relates to the containment of a fire.

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What is the difference between Reaction to Fire and Resistance to Fire?

What is the difference between Reaction to Fire and Resistance to Fire?

When evaluating the ability of any construction material to withstand fire, there are two key factors that need to be considered – the materials reaction to fire and the materials resistance to fire performance.

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What is the Role of Compartmentalisation Within a Building Facing a Fire, and How is it Done?

What is the Role of Compartmentalisation Within a Building Facing a Fire, and How is it Done?

One of the fundamentals of passive fire protection is the compartmentalisation of buildings. To limit the spread of fire and smoke within a building we must compartmentalise: divide the space into several smaller sections in order to confine the fire in the only space it was declared, during the time necessary for evacuation.

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What Fire Regulations are in Place Within the UK?

What Fire Regulations are in Place Within the UK?

Fire regulations within the UK, are continuously being updated and improved to ensure the maximum protection for building structures and people.

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How Far From A Compartment Wall Should My Services Be Supported?

How Far From A Compartment Wall Should My Services Be Supported?

It is generally assumed that services should be supported as per the fire test, typically between 200mm and 500mm away from the compartment.

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I have plastic pipes that are less than 40mm in diameter, can they be fire stopped without a closing device?

I have plastic pipes that are less than 40mm in diameter, can they be fire stopped without a closing device?

The general consensus within the industry appears to be that combustible pipes and conduits with an internal diameter of less than 40mm only requires to be fire stopped "up to", with no requirement for a closer device.

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There is a fire damper in the same openings as other services, how can this be fire stopped?

There is a fire damper in the same openings as other services, how can this be fire stopped?

As ducts and dampers are tested to a different standard to cables, pipes etc. they should therefore be separated from other services and installed into their own openings.

Learn more about fire stopping of cables and pipes here

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