1.What is passive fire protection (PFP)?
Passive fire protection refers to systems and materials built into the structure of a building that slow or prevent the spread of fire and smoke without requiring activation or movement.
2. What are some examples of passive fire protection systems?
Examples include fire-rated walls, floors, ceilings, roofs, fire doors, curtains, fire-resistant coatings, fire-resistant windows, and cavity barriers. These systems remain static and function by their fire-resistant properties.
3. Can passive fire protection systems include moving parts?
Yes. Some passive systems, such as fire dampers, may include active components that operate in response to heat or smoke but are still part of passive containment strategies.
4. What is active fire protection (AFP), and how is it different?
Active fire protection involves systems that require motion or activation to function, such as sprinklers, alarms, extinguishers, and smoke extraction systems. Unlike PFP, AFP responds dynamically during a fire.
5. Why is passive fire protection important?
It compartmentalises fire, slows its spread, preserves building structure, and gives occupants more time to escape safely while protecting emergency response access.
6. How does fire-resistant material help in a fire?
Fire-resistant materials applied to structural elements like steelwork prevent collapse, while compartmentation systems contain fire to its area of origin, reducing structural and property damage.
7. Which regions in the UK do you operate in?
We work across England, Scotland and Wales
8. Are your fire protection installations certified?
Yes. We are third-party accredited by Bluesky (UKAS approved) to install and certify passive fire protection systems.
9. Do you install fire stopping materials?
Yes. We install a wide range of fire stopping systems, including intumescent mastics, ablative coated batts, and high-expansion closure devices—all from UKAS-accredited manufacturers.
10. Do you supply and install fire and cavity barriers?
Yes. We offer rigid, semi-rigid, and flexible fire and cavity barrier systems, using third-party approved materials.
11. Do you work on active fire protection systems like alarms or sprinklers?
No. We do not install or inspect active fire protection systems, such as sprinklers, alarms, or extinguishers.
12. Do you inspect existing passive fire protection systems?
Yes. We can visually inspect and assess the condition of existing passive systems and provide advice and recommendations.
13. Do you sell fire prevention or firefighting equipment?
No. We do not supply or sell active fire protection equipment or firefighting gear.
14. Are you a fire authority or fire service?
No. We are not affiliated with the fire brigade or emergency services, nor do we respond to or manage fire events.
15. Do you work in residential buildings?
Yes, but we specialise in managed residential properties such as apartment blocks, flats, converted offices, and mixed-use buildings, not single private homes or individual flats.
16. Do you install active fire systems?
No. We only specialise in passive fire protection and do not offer installation of active systems like alarms or suppression systems.
17. Will I get certification for the work done?
Yes. At DF (Fire Protection) Ltd, we provide full certification and compliance documentation for all installations, in line with third-party accreditation schemes and building regulations.
18. Do you work on existing buildings as well as new builds?
Absolutely. We provide passive fire protection solutions for:
New construction projects
Refurbishments and retrofits
Occupied buildings requiring upgrades
19. How often should systems be inspected?
Passive fire protection should be inspected:
After new installations or refurbishments
During regular fire risk assessments
Whenever service penetrations or structural changes are made
We recommend annual inspections at a minimum.