Architect’s Guide to fire stopping of penetrations

It is important for architects and designers to be aware of all the fire safety requirements and the importance of passive fire protection systems, not only in the name of public safety but also in the context of increasing regulation. In some jurisdictions, architects have a legislative responsibility to ensure penetration protection meets the required standard. 

Architect’s Guide to Fire Stopping of Penetrations provides a simple guide to the information you need to select appropriate fire stopping products and materials for penetrations. In a new build, it may be easy to overlook service penetrations because they are typically out of sight, but because they allow fire and gases to escape through them, they need to be appropriately protected. In this paper, we summarise the relevant fire safety requirements in the National Construction Code, consider the different types of fire stopping products, and provide a useful glossary of common industry terms.

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Download this whitepaper for a concise and useful guide to the information you need to select appropriate fire stopping products and materials for penetrations.