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13h •
WTF is This??
Is probably the first thing to come out of a competent installers mouth when they come across work like this! Apparently it’s a 60 minute seal, it’s been signed off and it’s part of a 3rd party accredited project! Does anyone want to take a crack at what went wrong at the installation stage and the compliance implications moving forwards?
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QOTW#8
Which British Standard is primarily used to test penetration seals for services?
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Answer D. BS EN 1366-3 is the European harmonised standard for testing penetration seals involving pipes, cables, and mixed services. BS 8214 relates to fire doors, BS 9999 provides fire safety guidance for building design and management, and BS 476-7 addresses surface spread of flame. Experienced installers must understand which standards underpin product performance to interpret test reports correctly and ensure installations match certified systems.
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QOTW #7
Which document defines the permitted variations for a tested passive fire protection system?
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11 members have voted
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Answer -C The Field of Application (FOA), sometimes referred to as EXAP, defines how far a tested system may be varied beyond the exact test configuration. This includes permitted changes to service size, spacing, substrate thickness, and orientation. FOA documents are derived from BS EN 1366 testing and must be used to confirm compliance. Method statements and checklists do not extend test evidence. Experienced installers must understand FOA limits to avoid untested installations that invalidate performance claims under Approved Document B.
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Fire Safety Event 2026
From 28–30 April 2026, The Fire Safety Event (FSE) returns to ignite the halls of NEC Birmingham, bringing together the entire fire safety community under one roof. FSE is the premier destination for fire safety professionals, installers, integrators, consultants, and end users to connect, collaborate, and stay ahead of the curve. https://www.firesafetyevent.com/?utm_source=pmax&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mcm_fse_2026&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23552330053&gbraid=0AAAAAo25bWTEaY9f7HEZVoAvZHH8_sSCU&gclid=Cj0KCQjwkMjOBhC5ARIsADIdb3e4Yp7gQFpDobhQQmDItOqW6EKakqEgxFt0KEgdtkJv9vLwr5PpE9EaAmGvEALw_wcB
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I’m going this year! I’ve had tickets for the last 5 years and never made it due to prioritising work. I’m hoping my son @Tom Platt will accept my invitation to join too! Tickets are free by the way!
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@Shaun Smith I will thanks 👍 No self promotion BTW! 😆
Feb 14 •
Put Your Resource links Here.
This discussion could well be the most valuable resource for everyone in this group. As admin we’ll be copying links here to assist everyone in finding answers to everyday issues we all come across and we hope that you’ll do the same. We are specifically looking for links to Regulation, Legislation and standards, along with manufacturer materials of all types from standard details to D.O.P’s and H&S Guidance, in fact anything that can or may influence the way we all carry out our duties in the passive fire sector. To kick off we’re starting with a link to the foundation of everything we do, UK Building Regulations Part B (inc all revisions and updates):- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-safety-approved-document-b And what will be one of the newest and most eagerly awaited Standards in the Passive Fire Protection sector, BS 9994 Fire Strategies in buildings. Keep an eye on how this standard takes shape to gain an understanding of how BS and EN standards and norms shape how the sector operates within these guidelines. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/fire-engineering-profession-reform/next-steps-on-fire-engineering-profession-reform
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PROMAT Handbook ( structural protection) https://media.promat.com/doc_369604_gb/original/-477224800/promat_handbook_section2_structuralprotection_nov25.pdf?brand=promatconstruction&market=gb
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@Shaun Smith that’s a great tip Shaun thanks 👍
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@steve-platt-9116
Sole trader in the UK passive fire protection sector, in search of indepth knowledge and like minded people
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Joined Feb 13, 2026