Making legacy firestopping issues a thing of the past
October 6, 2023
Changing legacy ways of working to ensure fire safety systems are designed and installed to high standards the first time around. Read More
New UK fire resistance testing lab opened by UL and the Fire Protection Association
November 16, 2022
A major new fire resistance testing laboratory at Blockley, Gloucestershire, opened on 15 November by the FPA and UL. Read More
Fire safety in 2020 eBook – A year of challenges and change
April 1, 2021
Download this free eBook from IFSEC Global and FIREX International, covering the must-know developments in the fire sector throughout 2020. Read More
Firestopping of service penetrations: Best practice guide
February 14, 2021
Five organisations have launched a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide for Firestopping of Service Penetrations. Read More
Quelfire’s firestopping system used for new 22-storey accommodation in South London
January 27, 2021
The QuelStop firestopping system from Quelfire was specified to fulfill the passive fire protection requirements of the high-rise project. Read More
Firestopping and third party certification
September 22, 2020
In this final article of three related to firestopping, Simon Ince discusses the value of independent Third Party Certification, illustrating how it can support improved fire safety standards. Read More
Scotland explores potential for firestopping certification scheme
August 19, 2020
The Scottish Building Standards Division has proposed the introduction of a new certification scheme related to firestopping in buildings. Read More
A guide to firestopping: Getting it right for the future
June 18, 2020
Simon Ince from UL provides a guide to getting firestopping right in new buildings, from the design stage, through to handover and future building management. Read More
The future of firestopping and fire safety
May 27, 2020
Simon Ince examines the future of fire safety and firestopping, as well as touching on the impact of the Hackitt Review and the new proposed building safety regulations. Read More
