Understanding Passive Fire Protection Systems

Description

This CPD aims to give its audience an understanding of what is meant by passive fire protection and fire stopping, how the products are tested and what standards they are tested to. It also provides a good understanding of passive fire protection products and systems and highlights the importance of certified installers. It will help you to understand the following topics:

- Passive fire protection and fire stopping requirements

- Compartmentations, what compartments needs to be created and why

- The difference between reaction and resistance to fire

- The difference between BS and EN standards

- Passive fire protection systems and what products are needed for different scenarios

- The importance of certified installers and third-party certification

- Fire testing