Active fire protection uses systems to stop or escape a fire, such as fire extinguishers, sprinklers or alarms. Passive fire protection will help to contain a fire and prevent it from spreading further. For an effective fire protection strategy, you’ll need both systems working together.

Yes, our skilled team will carry these out for you and identify which areas in your building need attention. Fire compartmentation surveys are a key requirement of the Building Regulations Approved Document B.

Yes, we’re keen to uphold the highest standards in all aspects of our passive fire protection and construction work. We hold accreditations from independent third parties, with some of our many certifications including ISO 9001: 2015, Alcumus, FIRAS and Constructionline Gold.

Cavity barriers seal off gaps in building cavities to prevent flames and smoke from spreading in a fire. They contain fire-resistant or intumescent material which swells when temperatures climb to a certain level. Our team are skilled at fitting cavity barriers as part of your passive fire protection strategy.

Fire barriers prevent fire from spreading rapidly in concealed spaces without a wall or a divide. They come in different forms, such as fire curtains, and can boost the fire protection within your building by up to two hours. This buys you time to safely evacuate people and enables the emergency services to contain and put out the fire.

Fire doors are an important part of an effective passive fire protection strategy. By dividing your building into individual fire compartments, a fire can be more easily contained. Fire doors are constructed with fire-resistant materials to help reduce the spread of fire. At Ampa, our team of experts can swiftly install the right fire doors for your building needs.