As urban environments become more densely built, fire protection is critical to safeguarding lives, property and infrastructure. Passive fire protection plays a vital role in containing fire and smoke, preventing their spread through buildings, and ensuring safe evacuation. Unlike active systems like sprinklers, passive fire protection solutions work continuously to enhance a building's fire resistance.
Sika offers a comprehensive range of fire-resistant sealants, fillers and backing material for linear seals, as well as solutions for pnetration seals. Our solutions comply with leading national and international fire safety standards (EN, UL, EAD (ETAG), ASTM, AS, Certifire), providing proven performance in commercial, residential and public buidings. With Sika's expertise, you can build safer more resilient structures that meet the highest fire proetction requirements.
Advantages of Sika's Passive Fire Protection Systems
- Provide continuous fire resistance to protect lives, property and infrastructure.
- Include fire-resistant sealants, fillers and backing materials for linear and penetration seals.
- Effectively contain fire and smoke to support safe evacuation and protect structures.
- Comply with leading international fire safety standards for proven reliability.
- Deliver trusted, long-term fire protection across residential, commercial and public buildings.
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Applications of Sika's Passive Fire Protection Products
Fire resistant silicone sealant for linear seals in walls and floors
Fire resistant acrylic sealant for linear seals and penetrations
Fire resistant mineral wool based backer rod system for linear seals
Fire resistant ablative coating for walls and floors
Fire resistant intumescent sealant for penetration seals
Fire resistant coated protection board
Fire resistant pipe collar
Fire resistant load bearing compound
Fire resistant pipe wrap
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Passive fire protection helps prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building by compartmentalising spaces and maintaining structural integrity. It plays a crucial role in ensuring fire safety, allowing occupants more time to evacuate and reducing property damage.
Sika provides a comprehensive range of passive fire protection solutions, including:
- Penetration Seals: Fire-resistant sealants, wraps, boards and coatings designed to prevent fire and smoke from spreading through service penetrations, such as pipes, cables and ducts. These solutions maintain the fire resistance of walls and floors while allowing for movement and thermal expansion.
- Linear Seals: High-performance fire-rated sealants and backing materials for construction joints, expansion joints and perimeter gaps. These products help maintain compartmentation in buildings by sealing gaps in fire-rated walls, floors and façades, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
Selecting the right passive fire protection solution depends on several factors, including building type, fire rating requirements and specific application areas. To find the best solution, use Sika’s Fire Stopping Solutions Finder. This tool helps identify the most suitable fire stopping products based on your project’s requirements.
Passive fire protection solutions should be applied in key areas where fire and smoke could spread, including joints in walls and floors, around pipes, cables, ducts and openings in fire-rated barriers. Proper installation ensures compliance with fire safety regulations.
Sika’s fire protection solutions meet stringent international fire safety standards, including EN, UL, EAD (ETAG), ASTM, AS and Certifire certifications. They undergo rigorous testing to ensure effective fire resistance, helping buildings meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Yes, Sika’s passive fire protection systems are designed for both new construction and retrofitting existing buildings. They provide flexible, easy-to-install solutions that enhance fire safety without compromising building aesthetics or functionality.
