Fire Stopping and Penetration Sealing
Fire Stopping: Fire stopping involves the installation of fire-resistant materials or systems to seal gaps, joints, or voids in building components such as walls, floors, and ceilings. These gaps commonly occur due to the passage of pipes, cables, ducts, or conduits through fire-rated assemblies. Fire stopping materials are designed to inhibit the passage of flames, smoke, and hot gases from one compartment to another, thereby compartmentalising fire and limiting its spread within a building.
Penetration Sealing: Penetration sealing is a specific aspect of fire stopping that focuses on sealing openings created by penetrations through fire-rated barriers. Penetrations can include pipes, conduits, ducts, cables, and other services passing through walls, floors, or ceilings. These penetrations provide pathways for fire and smoke to spread from one compartment to another if left unsealed.
