Passive Fire Protection in London
O-Zone Construction has over 10 years of experience. We are specialists in delivering comprehensive passive fire protection and construction projects throughout London. Our company ethos is to provide a legally compliant service, being open and transparent with all our clients.
About Us
O-Zone Construction are committed to delivering fully IFC accredited and compliant passive fire protection services within a new build, refurbishment or upgrading project, or as part of the change of use of a property. We are industry-leading passive fire protection experts, with a passion to find innovative solutions that meet the needs of customers, from the underground sector through to the commercial and residential.
Our solutions provide customers with the assurance that their buildings are safe and legally compliant.
Our Services
We deliver practical and dependable passive fire protection services for residential and commercial properties. Our experienced team focuses on quality work that improves safety and meets required standards.
Fire Door Installation and Maintenance
Fire doors are a critical component of fire safety inside the building. Fire doors are constructed with fire-resistant cores and frames, fire rated hardware such as self-closing devices, smoke seals, hinges and locks – allowing them to withstand fire for a specified period (30, 60, or 120 minutes) depending on building type and location.
Fire Stopping and Penetration Sealing
Gaps inside the wall, floor or ceiling, or service penetrations such as pipes and ducts, can facilitate the spread of fire and smoke throughout the building. It is therefore crucial to maintain the structural integrity and passive fire safety of buildings by blocking the passage of flames, smoke, and toxic gases through service gaps.
Intumescent Coating
Intumescent paint to beams is a passive fire protection coating, when exposed to fire undergoes a chemical reaction causing it to swell and form a thick, carbonaceous char layer. This char insulates structural steel, timber, or concrete, preventing it from reaching critical temperatures and maintaining its load-bearing capacity for 30 to 120 minutes.
Fire Boarding Protection
Fire boarding is a vital passive fire protection method using fire-resistant panels to protect structural steel, walls, and ceilings. Fire-rated rigid and semi-rigid boards are installed to encase structural steel, providing up to 240 minutes of protection by insulating against heat. It limits fire spread, maintains structural integrity for up to 4 hours, and aids safe evacuation by providing a durable, heat-resistant barrier.
Cavity Barrier & Acoustic Sealing
Cavity barriers are essential passive fire protection components that prevent the rapid, hidden spread of fire and smoke through concealed spaces. It can be used in suspended ceiling voids, raised floor voids, tops of walls, and profiled metal deck corrugations, and acts as an effective smoke barrier. Acoustic sealing refers to the process of sealing gaps, cracks, or joints in walls, windows, doors, and other parts of a structure to prevent sound from leaking through.
Passive Fire Inspections & Surveys
Our team carry out passive fire surveys for a range of sectors and projects, including new builds and refurbishments, as well as occupied and live working environments. Surveys identify breaches, such as unsealed penetrations or damaged fire protection, and provide detailed, actionable reports for remediation.
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