Certified Fire Protection That Stops Fire in Its Tracks
At Pyrodec, we provide fully certified fire stopping solutions designed to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and heat through service penetrations in walls, floors, and ceilings. Our expert team ensures every seal, barrier, and joint performs as intended — protecting lives, property, and peace of mind.
What Is Fire Stopping & Why It Matters
Fire stopping is the process of sealing gaps and holes caused by building services, usually this is needed when cables and pipework are added to
the building. Buildings are separated into fire compartments. This is usually achieved by
incorporating fire rated walls, ceilings and fire doors.
The purpose of these compartments is to restrict the spread of fire, allowing enough time for people to escape and for the emergency services to arrive. When building services such as cable and pipework are added to the building, breaches are created.
Fire stopping is the process of sealing those breaches and reinstating the integrity of the buildings fire walls and ceilings.
Why Fire Stopping Is Important
Properly installed fire stopping is a critical element of passive fire protection, and a legal requirement under the Building Regulations Approved Document B.
It helps to:
Contain fire and smoke within a single compartment
Minimise damage and protect structural stability
Protect escape routes for building occupants
Maintain the integrity of fire-rated elements
Support compliance for insurance and regulatory inspection
Without effective fire stopping, even the best fire doors or alarms cannot perform to their full potential.
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Third-Party Certified Installers
Accredited under FIRAS, and other leading schemes.
Proven Expertise
Experienced across residential, commercial, industrial, and heritage environments.
Uncompromising Quality
Every project inspected, tested, and certified to meet UK regulations.
Transparent Reporting
Full compliance documentation provided for audits and building control.
Client-Focused Delivery
We work closely with contractors, developers, and building managers to meet deadlines and maintain compliance.
How We Deliver Our Fire Stopping Services
Every Pyrodec project begins with a comprehensive site survey and assessment to identify all fire-stopping requirements and potential breaches in compartmentation. Our experienced engineers then install certified materials and systems from trusted manufacturers including sealants, collars, wraps, and intumescent barriers, all designed to maintain the required fire resistance period.
We ensure every installation is:
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Completed by qualified, accredited engineers
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Fully compliant with British Standards and manufacturer specifications
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Documented with detailed photographic and compliance reports for client assurance
Our teams work efficiently, safely, and with minimal disruption whether on new-build projects, refurbishments, or live environments such as schools, hospitals, or offices.
Fire Stopping Surveys
Pyrodec carry out comprehensive site surveys. The purpose of the survey is to identify breaches within the fire wall/ceiling and determine the required fire penetration sealing system. The surveys will include images of all existing penetrations and document the location. This survey can be used as a fire stopping register.
Each penetration will receive its own unique breach identification number for future reference along with recommendations on the required fire stopping sealant to reinstate the buildings fire integrity. All quotations and recommendations will be carried out to an achieve minimum of 60 minute fire rating unless otherwise specified by the client.
