Building Fabric; Interiors


Cladding Feature


The starting point for passive fire safety is checking the requirements of the Building Regulations, understanding the required test standards, and the fire resistance performance needed


hassle of arranging an in-person visit. Suitable for standard systems, they can allow users to capture images as each area/element is installed and update the data input fields using their smartphone or tablet. Tese can then be reviewed offsite by the manufacturer’s technical team to ensure the installation meets recommendations and quickly identify any potential issues.


MAINTAIN THE GOLDEN THREAD Where a manufacturer inspection has taken place, either by app or in-person, the final report can be included in the handover information, providing a clear record of exactly what’s in the building and how it was installed. Tis helps to maintain that vital ‘Golden Tread’ of product information and be a useful reference point for any future modifications to the project that may affect the building envelope.


GO BEYOND FOR PASSIVE FIRE SAFETY Tere is no room for compromise when it comes to the fire safety of our buildings, and to achieve the best results, this means that all parts of the construction chain need to come together. Manufacturers of passive fire protection solutions for the building envelope have a vital role to play in this. Tey must go beyond simply providing tested and certified solutions, by supporting them with tools, services and guidance that will enable project teams to create multi-storey, multi-occupancy residential buildings that meet the highest safety and performance standards – both now and in the future.


Graham Laws is technical director at Siderise Insulation


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