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Passive fire protection (PFP) is a vital component of a comprehensive fire safety strategy for any building or structure in Cambridge. Unlike active systems like alarms and sprinklers, which depend on automated detection and suppression, passive fire protection incorporates fire-resistant materials, design features, and construction methods to slow the spread of fire and provide crucial evacuation time for occupants.
Engineered to maintain a building’s structural integrity during a fire, passive fire protection systems prevent catastrophic collapses that could endanger lives. These measures are especially critical in high-occupancy environments such as hospitals, schools, and commercial facilities in Cambridge, where the safety of many individuals is paramount. While active systems play an essential role, passive fire protection provides continuous, dependable defense, forming the backbone of comprehensive fire safety.
Our passive fire protection services are third-party accredited under the FIRAS scheme, ensuring the highest quality standards. With over 25 years of industry experience, we hold multiple health and safety accreditations, including ISO 9001:2015 certification. At EA Fire Protection, we are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest regulations, data, and advancements to deliver exceptional, fully compliant solutions for properties in Cambridge.
Whether you are safeguarding a commercial property, school, or hospital in Cambridge, EA Fire Protection’s expertise ensures your building’s safety and compliance with fire protection regulations.
Covering Cambridge and surrounding villages: Histon, Girton, Cottenham, Waterbeach, Milton, Impington, Fulbourn, Great Shelford, Little Shelford, Grantchester, Barton, Madingley, Coton, Comberton.
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At EA Fire Protection, we understand the importance of clear, reliable information. Here, you’ll find answers to common questions about our fire safety services and best practices.
Building owners and operators, both new and existing, have a legal duty to ensure their premises are fire-safe, including implementing passive fire protection measures. Local fire authorities conduct visits to assess fire risk evaluations and confirm that adequate fire prevention measures are in place.
If fire safety measures are deemed insufficient, fire safety officers may take action, ranging from informal advice to formal enforcement. These formal notices can impose restrictions on business operations and include:
Beyond fulfilling legal obligations, effective passive fire protection is essential for securing property insurance and minimizing fire damage. By containing the spread of fire, businesses can recover and resume operations more swiftly, helping to maintain stability and regular trade.
Guidance for new building construction is outlined in Approved Document B of the Building Regulations. Fire safety requirements for existing buildings are specified under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO/FSO).
Additional guidance documents include the Health Technical Memorandum (HTM) 05-02, which offers fire safety information for designing new healthcare facilities and extensions. The Building Bulletin 100 serves as a comprehensive design guide for ensuring fire safety in educational establishments such as schools.
Maintaining fire safety compliance in your premises helps streamline Fire Risk Assessments and minimizes the risk of receiving enforcement or prohibition notices from local fire authorities, which could disrupt or halt your business operations if safety standards are not met. Taking a proactive approach to passive fire protection may also lead to reduced insurance premiums.
We proudly serve clients across the entirety of the UK, incuding the channel islands. Our comprehensive fire protection services are available nationwide, ensuring your safety no matter where your property is located.
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