Mind the gap

Make sure the annular gap and dimension of the opening fit your chosen penetration seal system. As a general rule you could use the guideline that no more than 60% of the opening should be filled, if not tested differently by the manufacturer. 

Select the right product

Every type of electrical cable, metal or plastic pipe performs differently in case of fire. That is why every firestopping product is developed and tested for a specific type of penetrating material, in a specific partition or ceiling. Never use products that aren’t designed for your particular application. 

Avoid incorrect installation

Incorrect or poor installation of firestopping products is probably the most common cause of firestopping failure. The only way to ensure that the firestopping system functions and is effective is to carefully follow the instructions. Even the best products, when installed poorly or incorrectly, cannot perform as intended.

Compartmentalization is a crucial element in passive fire protection. Architects and Building engineers design firesafe compartments that will withstand fire for 60, 90 or 120 minutes to contain a fire and prevent it from spreading through the building. But a compartment is only as reliable as its  fire stopping solutions. When an installer needs to make a hole for cables, pipes or ducts, he also needs to add the right fire stops to maintain the fire resistance of the compartment. 

When you are adding services  (HVAC, electric cable ducts or sanitary pipes) within a building, make sure you specify the right fire stopping solution on your floorplan. Are you in doubt? Don't hesitate to contact your Promat expert to help you out. He will even come to the job site and help to select the right products for the job. Just ask.

Passive Fire Portection comes with a lot of legally required documents. We want to make your life a bit easier by offering you 2 digital tools that simplify the process of selection and reporting.

Promat Selector allows you or the contractor to choose the perfect fire stopping product in only a few steps. The app works both offline and online and can be used in both a desktop and mobile environment. A great tool for you and for the contractors and installers who will work on the job site. Ask your Promat expert for a demo.

Promat Reporter will free you from all the tedious paperwork. The Reporter app  is installed both in the office and on the smarphone or tablet of the installer. It allows the contractor to keep an overview of the job on the floorplan, collect the work done by installers on the jobsite and share the result in a digital report, complete with all the legally required documents. Too good to be true? Ask your Promat expert for a demo.