Services & Engineering Capabilities
Comprehensive passive fire protection services ensuring structural integrity, compartmentation, and full code compliance.
Firestopping and Compartmentation
Fire in modern buildings spreads not only through open spaces, but through concealed gaps, joints, and service penetrations. If these interfaces are not properly treated, even a fully designed fire-rated system can fail at its weakest points.
Our firestopping and compartmentation works focus on sealing these critical details, ensuring system integrity is maintained throughout.
Façade Curtain Wall Joints
Sealing perimeter slab edges and building exterior curtain walls to prevent vertical fire propagation between floors.
Construction Wall Joints
Expansion and deflection joints in masonry or drywall assemblies designed to accommodate building movement while maintaining fire ratings.
M&E Penetrations
Sealing openings around mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and cable installations (cables, pipes & ducts) using fire-rated sealants and collars.
Compartmentation Systems
Installation of horizontal and vertical fire-barrier partitions to ensure effective fire separation between designated building zones.
Structural Steel Fireproofing
Structural elements are vulnerable under fire conditions, where loss of steel strength can lead to partial or total structural failure. Intumescent and cementitious fireproofing systems are applied to protect these elements, maintaining stability and load-bearing capacity during fire exposure.
Our approach focuses on correct material application, thickness control, and surface preparation, ensuring consistent performance in line with required fire resistance ratings (e.g. 2-hour or 4-hour protection).
Substrate Preparation
Proper grit blasting and priming to prevent steel corrosion and ensure strong coating adhesion.
Intumescent Spray Application
Precision spray application of coatings that expand to form a thick, insulating layer when exposed to extreme heat.
Thickness Verification
Measuring wet and dry film thickness (WFT/DFT) at every stage to match engineering specifications.
Intumescent System Layer Hierarchy
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1Steel SubstrateThe structural I-beam or hollow section requiring structural protection.
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2Primer CoatApplied to the bare steel to prevent corrosion and secure the bond of subsequent layers.
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3Intumescent CoatingThe active fireproofing layer. Swells under heat to form a carbonaceous char layer.
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4TopcoatProtective and decorative layer, shielding the intumescent coating from environmental wear.
Testing & Performance Verification
Installation alone does not guarantee performance. Verification is required to confirm that systems are properly applied and functioning as intended. In every project, testing is carried out to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or installation issues that may not be visible on the surface.
Smoke Test (Façade Joints)
Verification of smoke tightness to detect path leakage at perimeter joints and ensure effective perimeter seals.
Destructive Test
Inspection of installed firestop systems to confirm correct sealant thickness, depth, and proper rockwool backing density.
Thickness Inspection
Non-destructive dry film thickness (DFT) measurements carried out to ensure the applied system meets testing specifications.
Technical Support & Solutions
Fire protection systems often require adjustments to suit real site conditions, where design intent must be translated into practical application. We provide technical support to ensure systems are correctly selected, adapted, and applied, bridging the gap between specification and execution.
Technical Solutions
Provision of practical and compliant solutions for site conditions and project-specific requirements.
Mock-up & Training
On-site guidance and training to ensure correct application and installation practices.
Compliance & Documentation
Incomplete or inconsistent fire protection records can delay approvals, create uncertainty during audits, and weaken your position during insurance claims, potentially limiting the insured value or payout.
In contrast, well-maintained and comprehensive documentation not only streamlines compliance and claims but can also support higher asset valuations and more favorable insurance coverage. Upon project completion, we ensure all works are properly recorded and identifiable, supporting a smooth inspection and handover process.
Firestop Identification Sticker
Labelling of completed works for easy reference, tracking, authority inspection, and verification.
System Documentation
Preparation of comprehensive reports and records to support compliance with project specifications.