Preserving Lives and History Through Fire Safety The primary goal of passive fire protection is to save lives, but it also plays a crucial role in preserving history. Tragically, countless historically significant buildings have been

Fire safety is an essential consideration in any sector, but in health and aged care facilities, it becomes a matter of life and death. The unique vulnerabilities of these environments — where patients and residents

Did you know that Australia was the first country to pioneer the commercial use of plastic pipes in high-rise residential and commercial buildings? This groundbreaking innovation revolutionized construction practices but also brought unique fire safety

Intumescent fire protection is a type of passive fire protection that has revolutionised the way we protect buildings from the spread of fire. Intumescent coatings are designed to expand when exposed to high temperatures, creating

Sprayed vermiculite is a type of insulation material that is used to provide fireproofing to buildings. It is made from a naturally occurring mineral called vermiculite that is mined from deposits located around the world.

Passive fire protection is a term used to describe various materials and techniques used to prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building. The history of passive fire protection goes back centuries, with

If there is a cable tray penetrating through a fire rated wall that is supporting services, then consideration should be given to how this may affect the fire safety of a building. Penetrations through fire

Vermiculite is one of the most commonly used materials when it comes to passive fire protection and is commonly confused with a closely related material known as Perlite. Vermiculite undergoes significant expansion when heated in

Service penetration fire seals are seals or systems that we use on services that penetrate fire compartments. Services can include plumbing and air-con pipes, conduits and cable trays, or even sprinkler pipes. Some examples include

  A vermiculite ceiling, otherwise known as a popcorn ceiling, is a ceiling that has had its fire rating upgraded with the use of vermiculite spray, usually from the underside. Vermiculite ceilings have several uses