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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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How Your Building Refurb Could Be Compromising Its Fire Protection

Passive fire protection (PFP) is at the heart of a building’s defences against the spread of fire, toxic gases, and smoke – and because it’s built into the fabric of the building in the form of fire-resistant walls, ceilings, doors, and other fittings, it doesn’t need switching on or off, and is ready for action 24/7.

Passive Fire Protection Versus Active? Why You Need Both

Learn the difference between active and passive methods, what are their relative merits that enable them to complement each other, and what does active and passive fire protection even look like?

Fire safety compliance rapidly and cost-effectively

See how Commercial Fire Protection’s expertise supported timely Mercedes Benz showroom refurbishments.

Fire Door Inspections: How Often Are They Needed, And Why?

Your fire doors put up with a lot which is why fire door inspections and maintenance are vital, and need to be carried out regularly by qualified, accredited specialists. If they’re not, there is not only a heightened risk that fire, once started, will spread, but that the person responsible for fire safety in your building will be in breach of their duties under UK regulations.

Timely fire-stopping helps Sports Direct’s refurbishment project

See how Commercial Fire Protection delivered early for a major retail brand’s relocated, refitted store.

Cost-effective, Compliant Passive Fire Protection for MHRA Buildings

Read how CFPs comprehensive passive fire protection (PFP) assessment helped establish the work required for the complex multi floor building for MHRA.

Fire Stopping Compartmentation Survey for the NHS

CFP were asked by the NHS to survey their building fabric and Fire Stopping Compartmentation, including Fire Rated Door Sets and carry out any remedial work required. Find out more about our cost-effective service to the NHS.

Why Not Just Anyone Can Fit a Fire Door

Fire doors are critical to effective passive fire protection (PFP) in commercial and other buildings, but specifying and choosing a fire door – for dimensions, fire rating, finish etc. – is only half the job done.

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