Active and Passive Fire Protection Explained
Whether a building is commercial or residential, fire protection is a crucial component. There are many more behind-the-scenes fire safety precautions than just the more obvious ones like fire alarms and extinguishers. When installing fire protection in a building, these fire safety precautions are occasionally overlooked, but they are essential to protecting the building’s contents and occupants. Both active and passive fire protection measures cooperate to stop the spread of fire, but what distinguishes them from one another? How ought they be set up? Which fire safety precautions are appropriate for your property?
Active Fire Protection
In a nutshell, active fire protection necessitates a response in order to function. An automatic device, such as a fire alarm, or a manual one, such as a fire extinguisher, can perform this action. A sprinkler system or alarm may be started or activated due to this action. Active fire protection seeks to aid in the suppression of a fire and alert residents to evacuate the structure.
Examples Of Active Fire Protection
● Dry Risers. Allows the fire service to pump water to different building levels in the event of a fire.
● Automatic Opening Vents. This lets out smoke and heat out of a building should a fire occur.
● Sprinkler System. A device that sprays water, gas, and foam in the event of a fire.
● Fire Alarm Systems. Detects fires early on and informs everybody in the building to leave with a noise.
Passive Fire Protection
Contrary to what its name might imply, passive fire protection is always active and doesn’t require emergency action. Because passive protection is sometimes hidden in buildings, this fire safety precaution is frequently disregarded. It is typical for passive fire protection to be structural or built into a structure. It aids in containing a fire, giving more time for it to be put out before causing more damage and allowing people to leave the building.
Passive Fire Protection Examples
●Fire Doors. Slows the spread of fire and smoke down throughout a building, providing more evacuation time for the people inside.
●Fire Stopping. It helps walls, floors, and ceilings to slow the spread of fire and keep it contained in one place.
●Fire Curtains. This is an alternative to fire doors. It helps prevent a fire from spreading.
RAD Fire Sprinkler Systems
Our home fire sprinkler systems are installed in compliance with all applicable laws, including BS9251. Since 2001, the team at RAD Fire Sprinklers have been installing home fire sprinkler systems with the correct fire protection. We have developed all the skills necessary to ensure an impeccable installation. For more information, or to receive a quote, fill in our form here. Or, give us a call on 01892 680 090. Alternatively, follow us on Twitter to stay up to date with everything we do!
