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Passive Fire Protection (PFP), fire protection surveys, and associated topics often aren’t widely understood – and we’re determined to change that! On this page, you’ll find all manner of blogs, articles, news, industry insight and other content to ensure you know your compartmentation from your breach fixes, your surveys from your certification, and your fire protection design from your fire exit strategy – and much more besides.

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Common Causes of Fire in Commercial Buildings: Make Sure You’re Protected!

Fire in a commercial building doesn’t just threaten property — it puts lives, operations, and compliance at serious risk. From flammable substances to faulty electrics, understanding how fires start is the first step to preventing them. In this guide, we break down the most common causes of fire in commercial premises and why proactive fire protection is essential. You’ll also learn how fire strategies, compartmentation, and regular risk assessments work together to stop fire in its tracks. At Commercial Fire Protection, our certified experts deliver tailored, compliant fire safety solutions that help keep your building – and everyone in it – protected.

Timely fire door survey that helped a major London refurbishment contractor hit deadline

Discover how Commercial Fire Protection played a pivotal role in the redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks. Tasked with surveying and certifying over 100 fire door sets across two luxury penthouses, the team successfully delivered the project within a tight deadline and on-budget, ensuring full compliance with fire safety regulations.

FEEP: four letters that are a fire safety lifeline in your building

Your Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan (FEEP) isn’t just a legal checkbox — it’s a critical tool that could mean the difference between life and death in a fire emergency. In this guide, learn why every commercial building needs a tailored, up-to-date FEEP, what it should include and the common mistakes that could put your people and your compliance at risk. From escape routes and firefighting equipment to roles and responsibilities, a well-crafted FEEP forms a cornerstone of your wider Fire Strategy. At Commercial Fire Protection, our certified experts ensure your evacuation procedures are not only fully compliant, but clearly communicated, regularly reviewed, and built to protect.

How to recognise qualified and competent fire door installers: a quick guide

Fire doors are critical for protecting lives and property in commercial buildings, but even the best fire doors are only as effective as their installation. In this quick guide, discover the essential questions to ask installers, why third-party certification (such as the respected BM Trada Q-Mark Scheme) is non-negotiable, and how ongoing inspections and maintenance keep you compliant and safe. With over four decades of experience, at CFP, we ensure every stage of your fire door’s lifecycle meets the highest standards.

The crucial compartmentation survey – is your building protected from fire?

Compartmentation is vital to fire safety—especially in commercial buildings where fire risks are elevated. This article explains what fire compartmentation actually involves, why it matters, and what a professional survey involves. From checking fire doors to identifying penetrations and ensuring compliance, find out how a compartmentation survey not only protects lives but also helps you meet UK legal standards—and why we’re the trusted fire compliance partner for businesses across the UK.

When a business burns: costs, consequences, preventive action

When a business suffers fire damage, the repercussions go far beyond rebuilding. Fire protection is essential to prevent catastrophic outcomes and, at CFP, our fire protection measures can safeguard your business, minimise losses, and ensure compliance with fire safety laws.

Top four fire hazards in commercial buildings – and how to mitigate them

Commercial buildings present an ever-present fire-risk that threatens the safety of every occupant and visitor – no matter how big or small your business or premises. And with an estimated 22,000 workplace fires every year in the UK, read on to find out how at CFP we can help you to get on top of the risks as a priority.

What is fire compartmentation?

Compartmentation is a type of passive fire protection that limits the spread of fire within a building, providing critical evacuation time. Find out more.

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