Fire Barrier System
The carefully planned compartmentalisation of a building is an effective passive fire protection method that can be used to prevent the spread of fire and smoke. By restricting the danger to one area of a building for as long as possible, it will:
- Give the occupants of the premises the chance to make an ordered safe evacuation.
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- Ensure that they can exit the building by established routes safely and without panic.
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- Give the fire services a more limited incident to deal with when they arrive on site rather than a major fire emergency.
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- Limit the damage caused by the outbreak of a fire.
To help prevent the spread of fire and smoke, a fire barrier system is an ideal option for businesses to consider. Fire barriers help to protect the safety of a building’s occupants as well as safeguarding valuable equipment and the critical infrastructure of the premises.
Fires are extremely dangerous and their harmful effects should never be underestimated, they can spread rapidly if the correct fire safety foundations are not in place. Taking effective protection measures against the dangers of a fire and the damage to respiratory health that can be caused by smoke is vital for the safety of the workforce and visitors that may be on the premises at the time. Restricting the spread of fire will also safeguard assets essential to the functions of the business concerned.
Fire barrier systems are placed within the walls, floors and ceilings of a building to reduce the rate of a fire spreading. Examples include modular fire barriers which are installed to separate transformers, while firewalls act as a barrier between rooms.
Each barrier system is designed for a specific purpose and should be installed correctly and in the right strategic locations by professional passive fire protection specialists. At EA-RS Passive Fire Protection we will conduct the safe installation of fire barriers and carry out a full risk assessment to determine which type of barrier is required throughout a building.
As well as this, our expert teams will carry out regular maintenance work to ensure that your fire barrier system is working efficiently and effectively. To find out more information about how we can help your business protect itself from the dangers of fire through passive fire protection solutions, please contact us now.