Passive Fire Protection Systems

Fire protection does not only include fire detection and extinguishing systems (active fire protection systems). Active and passive fire protection systems must be combined to protect against fire in a building.

Passive fire protection is the name of fire safety measures and features integrated into the building fabric. It is different from active fire protection elements such as smoke detectors, fire alarms, water spray systems.

While active fire protection helps to extinguish the fire, passive fire protection is crucial in minimizing the risk of fire occurrence and spread and ensuring the protection of people and property within the structure.

Provides Protection

Passive fire protection is vital in the design of any structure because it provides protection in the following ways:

It gives people more time to get out in case of fire.
Makes the structure more resistant to fire.
Protects the structure against the effects of fire, ensuring its serviceability and minimizing reconstruction costs.
Protects your assets by reducing the opportunity for fire to spread.
Restricts the movement of flame and smoke.
Minimizes the danger of fire destroying the structure.

Where is the Passive System Used?

Passive fire protection systems are used on fire-resistant surfaces in which installations such as pipes, ducts or cables are located, in other words; floors, walls and ceilings. In these cases, the system must be insulated to maintain the fire resistance level of the wall, floor or ceiling.

For this reason, passive fire protection products and systems are used to fill gaps in walls and floors, cable, pipe duct installations and control joints. When applied correctly, passive fire protection will ensure the integrity of fire resistance and the insulation of the structure will be maintained.