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Fire Proofing Compartmentation For Large Commercial Buildings

By March 5, 2023No Comments

Fire Proofing Compartmentation For Large Commercial Buildings

Here at Jensen Security and Fire Systems we are proud to be one of the UK’s leading providers in fire proofing compartmentation for large commercial buildings. We have many years of experience and a highly skilled team of commercial fire proofing compartmentation specialists. This enables us to help owners of large commercial buildings, just like you, work towards building compliance and fire safety.

We believe that integral fire-stopping is at the heart of every large commercial property. This is why our fire proofing compartmentation specialists for large commercial buildings will implement practical solutions. These will raise the bar on industry standards and better protect your commercial premises.

Fire proofing compartmentation delays the spread of fire, smoke and toxic gases. It will also protect escape routes within the building. This will enable occupants to evacuate the building quickly and more safely. In turn, the fire proofing compartmentation for large commercial buildings will minimise the damage caused to the building.

One of the biggest risks of fire is the spread of fire smoke and other toxic gases. Fire proofing compartmentation is required in large commercial buildings because it reduces the risk of these things spreading through the building. Without fire proofing compartmentation fire escapes and emergency exits will be rendered ineffective due to the spread of smoke and gases from the fire.

Through good fire proofing compartmentation in large commercial buildings, peace of mind can be ensured. The risk of fire and smoke spreading can also be mitigated. Fire proofing compartmentation will also control the spread of the fire. In turn, this can offer additional support to the structure of the building as well as the fire protection strategy in place.

For fire proofing compartmentation to be successful in large commercial premises, all potential sources of airflow must be protected. They can be protected using fire-resistant materials. These air flow sources that will need to be protected will include things like joints and rafters as well as pipes and airducts. Ceiling voids will also need to be protected with fire-resistant materials.

If you have different parts of your large commercial building that serve different purposes, compartment walls and floors should be installed. This will include large commercial buildings made up of offices from different companies for example.

Here at Jensen Security and Fire Systems we understand that every large commercial building is different. Therefore, every fire proofing compartmentation project is different too. This is why we personally design and tailor our fire proofing compartmentation services. It is done to the needs of your large commercial building.

Call us now to find out more about our commercial fire compartmentation solutions for your large commercial property.