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Fire and Smoke Barriers

Controlling the Spread of Fire and Smoke Within Buildings

Fire and smoke barriers play a vital role in preventing the rapid spread of flames and toxic smoke through a building. When correctly installed, they help maintain compartmentation, protect escape routes and give occupants valuable time to evacuate safely.

We provide professional fire and smoke barrier installations for commercial, residential and mixed-use properties, delivering compliant solutions without unnecessary complexity or inflated costs.

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What Are Fire & Smoke Barriers?

Fire and smoke barriers are systems installed within walls, ceilings, floors and voids to limit the movement of fire, heat and smoke between compartments and across escape routes.

They are particularly important in:

  • Roof voids and ceiling voids
  • Service risers
  • Corridors and protected routes
  • Plant rooms and service areas
Without effective barriers in place, smoke can travel quickly through a building, posing a serious risk to life even before fire reaches occupied areas.

We install a range of tested fire and smoke barrier systems, including:

🔹 Smoke Curtains & Barrier Systems
Installed to restrict smoke movement within roof spaces and voids

🔹 Void Barriers
Barriers within ceiling, floor and service voids to maintain compartmentation

🔹 Fire-Resistant Boards & Systems
Used to form fire and smoke-resistant partitions where required

🔹 Sealed Interfaces & Junctions
Ensuring barriers are correctly sealed to surrounding structures

Fire and smoke barriers are commonly required in:

  • Apartment blocks & residential buildings
  • Care homes & supported living environments
  • Schools, colleges & universities
  • Commercial offices
  • Retail and hospitality premises
  • Industrial units and plant areas

We regularly work on new build, refurbishment and remedial projects, including upgrades following fire risk assessments.

Fire and smoke barriers must be installed correctly to perform as intended. Gaps, poor sealing or incorrect materials can lead to failed inspections and compromised safety.

Our focus is on:

✔ Correct barrier selection

✔ Clean, continuous installation

✔ Proper sealing at all junctions

✔ Practical solutions for live buildings

We work closely with contractors, landlords and managing agents to ensure all works are inspection-ready and compliant.