Passive Fire Protection in Sheffield

Structural Passive Fire Protection Services in Sheffield and South Yorkshire

Albion Detection Systems provides passive fire protection services across Sheffield and South Yorkshire. As a Sheffield-based company with decades of experience across fire detection, suppression and protection, we offer a genuinely integrated fire safety service that most specialist PFP contractors cannot match.

We work with developers, principal contractors, building owners, facilities managers, and responsible persons across all building types, from new-build commercial developments to remedial works in existing occupied buildings.

Our passive fire protection services in Sheffield

We deliver the full range of passive fire protection installations and surveys. Each service has its own dedicated page with full details. Use the links below to find out more.

Fire stopping, acoustic sealing and air sealing

Unsealed service penetrations where pipes, cables and ducts pass through fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings are one of the most common causes of compartmentation failure.

We seal these openings using tested and certified materials, including intumescent collars, fire batts, fire wraps, fire-rated sealants and mineral wool, with full installation documentation on every project.

Our fire-stopping work also covers acoustic and air sealing, helping buildings meet energy-efficiency and sound-insulation requirements alongside fire-safety compliance.

Fire doors

We supply and install complete fire door assemblies to FD30, FD60 and FD90 ratings, including certified frames, intumescent seals, cold smoke seals and ironmongery, in compliance with BS 8214. All installations are carried out to the manufacturer’s tolerances and documented with installation records.

Structural fire protection

We apply intumescent coating systems to structural steelwork, providing rated fire protection from 30 to 120 minutes in line with BS EN 13381. Full documentation of applied film thickness and product certification is provided on completion. We also carry out beam and column encasement using fire-resistant boards where intumescent paint is not appropriate.

Fire and acoustic barriers

Concealed voids above suspended ceilings, within curtain wall systems and between structural elements allow fire and smoke to spread rapidly and invisibly through a building. We install cavity barriers and fire and acoustic barriers at the correct intervals to maintain compartmentation integrity through these hidden pathways, in compliance with Approved Document B.

Specialist metal stud partitions

We design and install specialist metal stud partition systems that provide fire resistance, structural support and acoustic performance. These are particularly suited to commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects where fire-rated compartmentation needs to be introduced without affecting the existing structure.

Plastering and suspended ceilings

Fire-rated plastering and suspended ceiling systems play an important role in maintaining compartmentation, particularly in refurbishment and fit-out projects where existing construction needs to be upgraded to meet current fire safety standards. We install and finish fire-rated systems to the required specification.

Soffit insulation

We install soffit insulation systems that combine fire resistance with thermal performance, and are often overlooked as an element of passive fire protection in buildings with exposed structural soffits or flat roof constructions.

Fire compartmentation surveys

For existing buildings, a compartmentation survey will identify breaches in passive fire protection, including unsealed service penetrations, missing fire collars, deteriorated fire door hardware, and damaged fire-resistant boards. We survey the building, produce a written report with photographic evidence, and provide a prioritised schedule of remedial works.

Compartmentation surveys are an important part of compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Fire Safety Regulations 2022, which place a legal duty on the responsible person to ensure passive fire protection measures are maintained.

To arrange a compartmentation survey in Sheffield or South Yorkshire, call 0114 236 9640.

Why choose Albion Detection?

•        Sheffield-based, we cover all Sheffield postcodes and the wider South Yorkshire region, including Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster
•        Integrated fire safety expertise as specialists in fire alarms, suppression systems, fire dampers and passive fire protection, we offer a level of cross-discipline knowledge that dedicated PFP-only contractors cannot
•        Trusted by the NHS, Sheffield Hallam University and the DFEE, with a track record across healthcare, education and public sector buildings
•        Free site visits and no-obligation surveys, we assess your building and recommend the right solution before any commitment
•        Full documentation on every project installation records, product data sheets and completion reports, is provided as standard
•        Price match guarantee, we will beat any like-for-like quotation

Standards and regulations

All passive fire protection work carried out by Albion Detection Systems is compliant with the relevant British and European Standards and UK regulations, including Building Regulations Approved Document B, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Regulations 2022, BS 476, BS EN 1634, BS EN 1366, BS EN 13501, BS 9999 and BS 8214.

Passive fire protection FAQs

What is passive fire protection?

Passive fire protection refers to the structural systems and materials built into a building to contain the spread of fire, smoke and heat without requiring activation. It includes fire stopping, fire doors, cavity barriers, intumescent coatings and compartmentation systems, and works alongside active systems such as sprinklers and fire alarms.

What is the difference between passive and active fire protection?

Active systems, sprinklers, detection, and suppression respond to a fire once it starts. Passive systems are built into the fabric of the building and work continuously, whether or not a fire occurs. Both are required for a fully compliant fire safety strategy.

Is passive fire protection a legal requirement in the UK?

Yes. Building Regulations Approved Document B sets out passive fire protection requirements for new and refurbished buildings. For existing occupied buildings, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Fire Safety Regulations 2022 place a legal duty on the responsible person to ensure fire protection measures are in place and maintained.

How often should passive fire protection be inspected?

The Fire Safety Regulations 2022 require regular inspection of fire doors in multi-occupancy residential buildings. For fire stopping and compartmentation generally, an annual survey, or one following any building work, is recommended as part of your fire risk assessment programme.

Do you carry out compartmentation surveys in Sheffield?

Yes. We carry out fire compartmentation surveys across Sheffield and South Yorkshire, producing a full written report and prioritised remedial schedule. Call 0114 236 9640 to arrange a survey.

Can you help with both new build and existing buildings?

Yes. We work across new-build developments, refurbishment projects, and existing occupied buildings. For existing buildings, we offer compartmentation surveys to identify deficiencies, followed by a remedial works programme to bring the building into compliance.

Get in touch for a free passive fire protection survey

Albion Detection Systems is Sheffield’s specialist in passive fire protection, fire alarms, fire suppression and security systems. Our Sheffield-based team covers the full South Yorkshire region and brings genuine cross-discipline fire safety expertise to every project.

Call us on 0114 236 9640