Passive Fire Protection at work
Expert support for Passive Fire Protection
Passive Fire Protection, also known as Built Fire Protection, plays a significant role in safeguarding people occupying properties, as well as limiting fire and smoke damage to buildings and contents.
Our Passive Fire Protection division provides the highest standards, whilst improving building safety and energy performance throughout the UK.
Working across all sectors – including education, health, local government, retail, residential and leisure – we install and maintain Passive Fire Protection systems in a range of settings: From hospital plant rooms and university lecture theatres to halls of residence and hotels.
Integrated Protection Strategy
Passive Fire Protection works in conjunction with Active Fire Protection (sprinklers, extinguishers etc.) by separating your building into areas of manageable risk or ‘compartments’. These areas restrict the growth and spread of fire, so occupants can escape and firefighters are protected.
- Limits the spread of fire, heat, and smoke by containing it
- Protects escape routes and allows for escape time
- Protects the building structure and assets, to enhance its sustainability
Passive Fire Protection is a prerequisite for every building. Legal requirements around fire doors and fire-rated penetrations, including electrical cabling and pipework, apply to all building types and uses. Everyone involved in the lifecycle of a building – from design and construction to maintenance and management – needs an in-depth awareness of Passive Fire Protection and a clear understanding of their legal responsibilities.
Proactive & professional Passive Fire Protection
Every installation we undertake is recorded on our bespoke systems, and governed and audited by FIRAS to ensure full compliance to all legislation and best practice. We ensure that we are at the forefront of innovation and new developments, by liaising with leading material manufacturers and suppliers. This approach enables us to provide the most appropriate value engineered solutions.
Asbestos is often present where Passive Fire Solutions are found. As leaders in asbestos removal, we are in a unique position to advise and work in areas where asbestos contamination is present.
Passive Fire Protection is a legal obligation. Rhodar's specialist expertise and consultative approach enables building owners and managers to have confidence that they are fully compliant in this complex area.
A solutions-based approach
At Rhodar, we use a tried-and-tested consultative approach to provide the right solutions, and support our customers at every stage of their fire protection journey:
How we can help
Rhodar’s specialist team can add Passive Fire Protection products to your building as a stand-alone service or as part of asbestos abatement & refurbishment works. We work for a wide range of sectors including education, healthcare, transport, commercial and residential buildings.
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To be effective, a fire rated system not only requires the correct materials and specification, but also to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's requirements. Rhodar specifies bespoke materials and systems to suit individual projects, and follows strict guidelines to ensure the installation is precise and compliant.
Fire Compartmentation Survey
A full survey of a property should be undertaken to identify all breaches within a building’s 'Fire Compartmentation'.
Service Penetrations
Open voids created from service penetrations (such as pipe, cable trays and duct work etc) in walls, ceilings and floors are sealed to maintain the integrity of fire compartmentation.
Fire and Cavity Barriers
Within open voids, including ceilings, roof spaces and under raised access floors, the installation of an approved fire barrier is essential to ensure the integrity of the building’s compartmentation is maintained.
Structural Steel
Structural steel protection using both board encasement systems or reactive coatings to maintain the structural stability of buildings to the required fire rating.
Fire Door Installation
Fire doors are an essential component of a fire prevention strategy.
Inappropriate or poorly fitted doors should be identified, assessed and potentially replaced to provide a secure fire barrier.
Job tracking & asset recording
We utilise the innovative Onetrace Project Management system to track and record every job we undertake. Developed by industry experts, this app provides clients with the Operation & Maintenance Manual (O&M) on completion of each job - providing real-time progress management of our projects.
A proven partner you can trust
- Decades of Fire Protection experience enables our team to give you the best advice on the right Passive Fire Protection solutions for your premises.
- We only use the highest quality products that are trusted for their integrity and consistent performance.
As leaders in asbestos removal, demolition and remediation, we have a proven track record of working in hazardous environments.
This places us in a unique position to offer Passive Fire Protection where asbestos contamination is present, meaning you can enjoy a seamless, end-to-end service from a single trusted partner, with cost and time-saving efficiencies assured.
Fully Certified Service
Rhodar holds FIRAS certification offering peace of mind, with all jobs recorded on the FIRAS database.
View our certification details here
Assured Design & Installation
Rhodar is a member of the Association For Specialist Fire Protection - ensuring excellence in the design and installation of fire protection products through assured technical expertise.
View our registration details here
Recent Divisional Update
For an overview of the team's current and upcoming projects, with additional comments from Strategic Director, Chris Pygall, read below for the Passive Fire Protection Division Update:
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Newcastle University
Rhodar was appointed as lead contractor on Newcastle University’s Fire Protection framework, to undertake necessary fire-stopping installations and repairs within occupied university buildings.
Aire Park, Leeds
Rhodar’s comprehensive enabling works programme at the Aire Park development in Leeds has helped to prepare the site ready for the construction phase, which is now progressing at pace.
University of York
Rhodar was appointed directly by the University of York in October 2021 to deliver a comprehensive range of Passive Fire Protection maintenance upgrades to various buildings throughout the University campus.
Manchester Royal Infirmary
Rhodar was appointed in February 2022 to undertake fire stopping works within the basement of Corbett House at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The works were carried out over a 6-week programme with the building remaining live throughout.
For expert guidance on implementing a comprehensive Passive Fire Protection Strategy as part of your overall Fire Safety Plan contact our team now: