FSi Promat specification packs support early passive fire protection design

The specification packs offer fast access to the in-depth information that’s needed to accurately specify fire stopping products and systems during the design stage of the building.

The FSi Promat specification packs bring together all the information that would be required when specifying fire stopping systems, including technical guidance, support documents, typical details for a project of the same scope, diagrams explaining installations and the configuration for tested solutions.

The technical documents will contain spacing guidance to ensure the correct distance is maintained between services and apertures in walls and ceilings, covering the demands of both single-service and multi-service penetrations. The specification packs will also include documents about movement accommodation at the deflection head, if required, which is vital to maintain compartment integrity.

By introducing the specification packs, FSi Promat specifically aims to increase the level of support for projects at the earliest stage, providing a full breakdown of the application of the passive fire protection needed and the testing regime that supports it.

Development process

John Gardner, national specification manager at FSi Promat, works with developers, architects and contractors alike to support them in meeting the passive fire protection requirements of given projects. He has worked alongside the technical team to develop the specification packs.

Under the new scheme, Gardner will collate the details, guidance and information that apply to a specific project and work alongside the specifier or fire engineer to ensure that tested solutions are considered – and included – from the earliest possible stage, thereby avoiding delays caused by the need for evaluations to be actioned at the installation point.

This level of early engagement means that developers can save a significant amount of time by installing tested solutions and avoid issues such as incorrect service spacing, which would mean that an evaluation needs to be carried out to ensure compliance with regulations.

The specification packs will also help to identify where bespoke evaluations and judgements could be needed and anything that falls outside of the guidance. This can then be referred to the technical team at FSi Promat for extra support.

Detailed information

“Access to detailed information is more important than ever before,” asserted Gardner, “largely thanks o the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the golden thread of information. By introducing specification packs, FSi Promat has two objectives: to support the early specification of passive fire protection and provide the information needed for the golden thread at an early stage, thereby ensuring that our customers have everything they need at their fingertips.”

Gardner continued: “Specifying passive fire protection can be complex, and most notably so where there’s an additional challenge, such as an unusual application. Delivering as much information and guidance as possible is the best way in which to support accurate specification and ensure that projects run on time and are compliant.”

In conclusion, Gardner informed Fire Safety Matters: “FSi Promat is known for the quality of its technical support and that will continue. Importantly, though, the specification packs will enable us to provide an additional level of depth to the support we offer, covering all bases and helping customers to apply our specialist knowledge to their projects.”

FSi Promat is exhibiting at The Fire Safety Event 2024. Head for Stand D115 in Hall 5 at the NEC from 30 April-2 May.

*Further information is available online at www.fsiltd.com/fsi-promat