Supporting Fire Door Safety Week 2025

Supporting Fire Door Safety Week 2025

Gianna Senar
Fire Door Safety Week 2025 is happening from 22 to 26 September, and we’re proud to support this vital campaign in raising awareness around the importance of properly installed and...
What is a CE Mark or Third-Party Certification

What is a CE Mark or Third-Party Certification

Gianna Senar

What is a CE mark and why does it matter for fire protection? Learn the difference between CE-marked and third-party certified passive fire products. Understand how to identify compliant fire collars, grilles, and sealants to meet UK fire safety standards.

Passive Fire Protection vs Active Fire Protection

Passive Fire Protection vs Active Fire Protection

Gianna Senar

Passive fire protection works in silence, active systems respond with action. While active fire protection like alarms and sprinklers rely on sensors or human intervention, passive fire protection is always working in the background. It’s built into your walls, seals, and doors, slowing fire, blocking smoke, and protecting lives without needing to be triggered.

Pipe Wraps vs Pipe Closers: What’s the Difference?

Pipe Wraps vs Pipe Closers: What’s the Difference?

Gianna Senar
When it comes to passive fire protection for pipes, two of the most commonly used solutions are pipe wraps and pipe closers. While they serve a similar purpose (preventing the...
What Are Passive Fire Products and Why Are They Essential?

What Are Passive Fire Products and Why Are They Essential?

Gianna Senar
Passive fire protection (PFP) is one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components of a building’s fire safety strategy. Unlike active systems such as alarms or sprinklers, passive fire...
Fire Stopping Explained: Where and Why You Need It in a Building

Fire Stopping Explained: Where and Why You Need It in a Building

Gianna Senar
Imagine a raging turf fire roaring through dry grass. Now picture if that fire could slip through a tiny gap behind your sofa or under your kitchen sink. That's exactly...
Fire Safety Rules and Regulations

Fire Safety Rules and Regulations

Active Fire Safety Solutions Admin
Fire safety requirements have been in force for many years in the UK, this legislation was introduced following a number of tragic incidents and from the early days after the...