The basis for the protection of any building is properly executed passive and active fire protection . When talking about fire protection, we mainly think of its active means, such as fire extinguishers and sprinklers. However, for the building to be properly protected, they must work in parallel with more hidden passive means. If passive fire protection is omitted, fire can spread through the installations throughout the building.

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Why is building fire protection important?
The use of fire protection systems in buildings is extremely important for the protection of the health and life of their occupants. Adequate protection against building fires is a legal and regulatory requirement. Many jurisdictions introduce regulations on minimum fire safety standards that must be met by building owners and managers. Compliance with these regulations is intended to ensure the safety of building occupants and visitors.
This is regulated by technical requirements resulting from the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical conditions of buildings. Possession of fire protection measures in buildings is legally required (both in relation to residential and non-residential properties).
Fire protection is crucial to protecting property. Fires can cause huge material losses, building destruction, and even total loss of property. With the right fire protection systems, it is possible to react quickly and minimize damage.
What determines the level of fire resistance in a building?
The level of fire resistance and its principles depend
on the type of building, its purpose and the time of construction – however, a certain level of both active and passive fire protection is required to comply with the regulations. Passive fire protection measures include all types of protection for expansion joints, electrical installation penetrations and all types of pipelines, including:
- heating,
- refrigeration,
- sewer,
- air conditioning,
- ventilation.
Walraven offers comprehensive solutions for the implementation of appropriate protection of installation passages through walls or ceilings. Ensure complete and correct fire protection of your project. More information about Walraven products can be found on our website. We also invite you to contact Walraven's Technical Sales Support Department directly.
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Pacifyre FPW Fire Tape
Walraven Pacifyre FPW fire tape is a special
a solution that has been designed specifically for pipes made of plastic and multilayer pipes, regardless of whether they are insulated or not.
This tape works perfectly in various types of structures, such as light and massive walls, as well as massive ceilings. Thanks to its flexibility and versatility, it can be used in various construction conditions.
Pacifyre FPC and Pacifyre EFC Firebands
Pacifyre FPC and Walraven Pacifyre EFC fire collars are fire collars that are ideal for hard-to-reach areas, such as room corners or complicated pipework elements, such as bent fittings or elbows.
These fire wraps are specifically designed to provide effective fire protection in service penetrations in ceilings and walls. They are particularly useful in areas where traditional fire protection methods are difficult to implement.
Pacifyre S, Pacifyre A fire sealants
Pacifyre S fire sealants and Walraven Pacifyre A acrylic fire sealant are specialist products that have been developed to seal annular joints around pipes, fire collars, fire tapes and linear joints in walls and floors.
These fire sealants are extremely useful for ring joints where effective protection against the spread of fire is required. They are specially designed to provide reliable sealing and fire protection around these joints.
Pacifyre MK II Fire Collar for Combustible Pipes
The Walraven Pacifyre MK II fire collar is a special solution for flammable pipes, which allows for free expansion and contraction of the pipe due to thermal expansion of the material.
The fire collar is designed to accommodate the natural thermal movement of pipes, which can expand or contract with temperature. This allows the Pacifyre MK II fire collar to adapt perfectly to these changes, providing flexibility and a reliable seal around combustible pipes.