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Fire Protection News

CLM Fireproofing regularly share the latest industry news and insights, as well as expert guidance on topics related to passive fire protection, fire stopping and safety.

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Everything you need to know about fire compartmentation
24.03.21

Everything you need to know about fire compartmentation

Effective compartmentation is integral to any passive fire protection strategy. It should be incorporated into a construction project as early...

Passive Fire Protection
Maintaining industry standards for fire suppression systems
19.01.21

Maintaining industry standards for fire suppression systems

Fire suppression systems are a fundamental element in addressing fire risk to buildings and their occupants. Working alongside fire prevention...

Passive Fire Protection
What is fire stopping in construction?
13.01.21

What is fire stopping in construction?

Fire stopping, also known as compartmentation, is a fundamental part of passive fireproofing. It refers to the process of filling...

Passive Fire Protection
Protecting high rise buildings and tower blocks from fire
07.12.20

Protecting high rise buildings and tower blocks from fire

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017, tower block fire regulations have come under increased scrutiny. Aside from questions around...

Passive Fire Protection
Preventing fire in hospitals
04.12.20

Preventing fire in hospitals

As complex buildings occupied by vulnerable people, hospitals present a number of significant fire risks. Whether wiring problems or the...

Passive Fire Protection
Stopping smoke: What is a cold smoke seal?
30.10.20

Stopping smoke: What is a cold smoke seal?

A cold smoke seal is a barrier that goes around a door or door frame to prevent smoke from passing...

Passive Fire Protection
What is cementitious fire protection?
28.10.20

What is cementitious fire protection?

If a material is known for having properties of cement, it’s called ‘cementitious’. Cementitious materials are one of the core...

Passive Fire Protection
What is a fire suppression system and how does it work?
07.10.20

What is a fire suppression system and how does it work?

A fire suppression system is an integral part of any fire protection infrastructure. ‘Fire suppression’ is a collective term for...

Fire Safety Guides
Who is responsible for enforcing fire safety legislation?
07.09.20

Who is responsible for enforcing fire safety legislation?

In the years following Grenfell Tower, there have been momentous changes and updates to fire safety regulations in the UK....

Fire Safety Guides