Penetration sealing

The fire sealing of service penetrations through fire barriers is very important in preventing the spread of fire and smoke. This is achieved by using the latest products from a range of suppliers, and can be done during the construction process. This is a part of building that is quite often overlooked. Caves Fire can provide advice and ongoing works to make sure all openings in fire resistant elements are compliant with the relevant standards.

Services include:

• Fire rated wall, floor and ceiling systems.
• Fire rated bulkhead systems.
• PVC pipe sealing.
• Cable, and cable tray sealing.
• Structural fire resistant elements.

Inspection and certification

To maintain the integrity of all fire stopping elements, being doors or penetration seals, and as part of Australian Standards, Routine inspections are required. Caves Fire can perform routine maintenance for annual fire safety certification and compliance, and provide defect reports and quotes, and help to get any issues rectified.

Some of the building elements requiring certification:

• Fire and smoke doors
• Fire rated access panels
• Fire shutters and dampers
• Paths of travel to exits
• Fire seals
• Lightweight construction.

Builders:

It is quite common for us to get called to sites very late in the construction process or during defect liability period to rectify defects that were missed during construction. This could be prevented through early involvement and consultation, which would reduce long term expense.

Fire protection companies:

I currently carry out routine inspections and defect rectification for various fire companies from Newcastle to Sydney. Anything from adjusting a door to complete building upgrades of fire rated doors, frames and penetration sealing.