Passive fire protection helps contain fire and smoke within a building so occupants can safely evacuate and emergency services can respond.
In simple terms, it focuses on:
• Compartmentation – keeping fire within fire-rated walls, floors and shafts
• Penetration sealing – reinstating fire resistance where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-rated elements
• Structural protection – protecting load-bearing elements so a building maintains integrity during a fire event
Unlike active systems, passive fire protection relies on tested systems, correct detailing and compliant installation to perform as intended.
Passive fire protection is commonly required across WA commercial and institutional buildings, including: Hospitals and healthcare facilities, Offices and commercial developments, Education and public buildings, Industrial, infrastructure and services buildings.
