Passive Fire Protection

Passive fire protection breaks the building into “compartments” and prevents the spread of fire through the use of fire-resistance rated walls and floors. It utilizes fire doors to help further compartmentalize the structure and dampers to prevent the spread of fire and smoke throughout the ducts of the building. Another common protection element in buildings with multiple floors is photoluminescent path markers. These markers aid in the evacuation process by lighting the way through dark or smoky stairwells.