Passive Fire Protection
Fire Barriers
Shop fire barrier systems for compartmentation, concealed spaces, roof voids and other passive fire protection applications.
Explore tested barrier and compartmentation solutions from leading manufacturers for building details where fire and smoke spread must be restricted.
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FIREFLY® Titan Lite 120:60 Fire Barrier – 1.27m x 6m
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PFC Corofil CCFS Full-Fill Cavity Fire Stop Strips and Blocks
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PFC Corofil CLGS Linear Gap Seal Strip
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ROCKWOOL Fire Barrier EN Angle Support – 1m
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ROCKWOOL RWA45 25mm Stone Wool Insulation Slabs – Pack of 16
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ROCKWOOL RWA45 50mm Stone Wool Insulation Slabs – Pack of 9
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Tenmat FF102/25 Open-State Ventilated Cavity Barrier – 1m
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Tenmat FF102/50 Open-State Ventilated Cavity Barrier – 1m
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PFC Corofil CLGB Linear Gap Seal Block
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ROCKWOOL Fire Barrier EN – Single-Sided Flexible Fire Barrier
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Compartmentation Systems
Restricting Fire & Smoke Spread Through Buildings
Fire barriers are passive fire protection systems used to maintain compartmentation and restrict the spread of fire and smoke through buildings.
Depending on the application, barrier systems can be installed within roof spaces, concealed voids, walls, floors and other construction details.
The correct product depends on the building detail, supporting construction, dimensions, fire performance requirement and tested installation specification.
Common applications
- Roof voids
- Concealed spaces
- Compartment lines
- Wall and floor interfaces
- Building movement details
Product Guidance
Understanding Fire Barriers
Fire Barriers
A broad category covering tested systems used to maintain fire separation across building details.
Cavity Barriers
Specialist barriers used within concealed cavities, including ventilated facade and wall systems.
Fire Curtains
Deployable systems used where a fixed fire-resisting barrier may not suit the opening.
Specification
Choosing the Right Fire Barriers
Check the complete tested application rather than selecting a product from its name or headline fire rating alone.
Location
Identify where the barrier will be installed and the surrounding construction.
Void or Opening Size
Check the maximum dimensions and clearances permitted by the system.
Movement Requirements
Confirm whether movement, deflection or ventilation must be accommodated.
Tested Detail
Select the barrier and fixing arrangement from the relevant manufacturer documentation.
Manufacturers
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Technical Guidance
Treat the installation as a complete tested system
Barrier type, support, fixings, overlaps, joints, dimensions and surrounding construction can all form part of the tested system. Use the manufacturer installation detail for the exact application.
What information should I provide?
If you need help identifying a suitable product, it helps to provide:
- Barrier location
- Void or opening dimensions
- Supporting construction
- Movement or ventilation requirements
- Required fire resistance
Frequently Asked Questions
Fire Barriers FAQs
Fire barriers are passive fire protection systems used to maintain compartmentation and restrict the spread of fire and smoke through building spaces and construction details.
They are used in locations such as roof voids, concealed spaces, walls, floors and other compartment lines where tested fire separation is required.
Depending on the application, fire barrier solutions can include flexible barriers, cavity barriers, fire boards, fire curtains and other tested compartmentation products.
A cavity barrier is a specific type of barrier used within a concealed cavity. Fire barrier is a broader term covering a range of systems used to maintain fire separation.
Selection depends on the application, supporting construction, dimensions, required fire resistance and the relevant tested system specification.
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