Firestopping Installations Across the South East
Vanguard Fire Protection delivers tested, compliant firestopping installations across Sussex, Hampshire, Kent, London, Brighton, and Surrey. We support building owners, landlords, and property managers in protecting lives, property, and legal standing through precise passive fire protection.
Don’t Let Small Gaps Create Big Risks
Contact Vanguard Fire Protection today to discuss your project and secure your property with firestopping installations.
Why Firestopping Matters
Unsealed service penetrations, cable trays, pipework, and ductwork passing through compartment walls or floors are one of the leading causes of fire spread within buildings. Firestopping exists to maintain the fire resistance of these compartment lines, slowing the spread of fire and smoke, and buying time for evacuation and emergency response.
Under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, building owners and Responsible Persons are legally obligated to ensure that all passive fire protection measures, including firestopping, remain effective and fit for purpose.
What Firestopping Involves
Firestopping is not just “filling gaps.” It’s the application of tested, manufacturer-approved systems designed and installed to seal specific service types within specific substrates, all backed by test evidence. At Vanguard, we install systems using:
- Intumescent sealants
- Ablative coated batt (fire boards)
- Fire collars, wraps, and sleeves
- Fire-rated pillows and mortar
- Fire-rated foams and compounds
All solutions are selected based on the penetration type, service configuration, substrate material, and required fire resistance period.
Where We Install Firestopping
- Cable trays, pipes, and conduits passing through walls or floors
- Riser cupboards, plant rooms, and service shafts
- Head-of-wall and linear joints in compartment walls
- Cross-floor service penetrations
- Partition wall junctions in commercial offices or residential blocks
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Our Expertise
When you choose Vanguard Fire Protection for fire door installations, you benefit from accredited expertise:
LPCB Certified
Our commitment to quality is underscored by our Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) certification, providing independent assurance of our competence and adherence to strict standards for fire door installation across the South Coast.
IFSM Affiliated
Our affiliation with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) reflects our dedication to upholding the highest professional standards and staying at the forefront of fire safety best practices for fire door contractors.
Our Firestopping Installation Process
Our process begins with the defects or scope provided by your fire strategy, compartmentation survey, or Fire Risk Assessment (FRA):
01
Scope Review
We start by reviewing the specification or survey provided by the client or from our own compartmentation survey completed for you, ensuring we understand the locations, fire ratings, and service types involved.
02
Product Selection & Planning
Based on the scope and required performance, we select tested, appropriate firestopping systems from leading manufacturers. We plan works to minimise disruption while ensuring access to all required areas.
03
On-Site Installation
Our trained operatives install the firestopping systems in accordance with manufacturers’ guidance and relevant test data. This includes service penetrations, linear gaps, head of wall details, and more.
04
Quality Assurance
All works are inspected by a competent person. Each seal is checked against the installation standard and documented for traceability.
05
Final Documentation
On completion, we provide a detailed record of all works, including:
- Photographic evidence of each seal
- Product data sheets and test references
- Floor plans (if available) to show locations of works
This handover pack provides everything you need to satisfy auditors, insurers, and your fire risk assessor.
Why Choose Vanguard for Firestopping Installations?
- We use only tested, system-specific firestopping products
- Full traceability, including photos, data sheets, and QA checks
- Skilled operatives with real-world experience in varied environments
- No guesswork – installations are planned to meet current regulations
- Trusted by care homes, managing agents, and large commercial portfolios
Don’t Let Small Gaps Create Big Risks
Poorly firestopped penetrations are a silent but serious liability in buildings. Let us help you identify, seal, and document every one properly, ensuring compliance, peace of mind, and above all, protection for the people inside your building.
Comprehensive Fire Protection Services
Vanguard Fire Protection offers a full spectrum of certified passive fire solutions, designed to protect your assets and occupants.
