Fire Protection

BDL delivers expert passive fire protection services utilising a wide range of industry-standard methods including fire stopping, cavity barriers, beam cladding, and slab edge protection. Our team of qualified, skilled professionals ensures complete compliance with all current building regulations, health standards, and fire safety requirements throughout the UK.

Fire Stopping Systems

When services penetrate fire compartment walls, the resulting apertures must be properly sealed with approved products that have been rigorously tested to BS 476: Part 20/22: 1987 standards. Our solutions include:

Fire Batts & Intumescent Mastics: Providing versatile protection for non-combustible service penetrations
Graphite Mastic Compounds: Specially formulated for combustible service penetrations
Intumescent Wraps & Collars: Expanding under heat to seal plastic pipes and other combustible services
Bespoke Penetration Sealing Systems: Custom-designed for complex or unusual service penetrations

These specialised systems can achieve fire ratings of up to 4 hours, ensuring critical compartmentation is maintained during fire events.

Engineered Cavity Barriers

Our cavity barriers (sometimes referred to as "fire barriers") create effective compartmentation in:

Roof and loft voids
Above suspended ceiling grids
Behind external cladding systems
Within raised access flooring
Around service risers and shafts

These highly adaptable solutions can be precisely engineered for both small and large barrier applications, achieving fire ratings up to 4 hours while maintaining the structural integrity of the building envelope.

Structural Steel Protection

Steel structural elements can have their fire resistance significantly upgraded with our specialised beam cladding systems:

Utilising Class A1 and Class 0 gypsum board technologies
Suitable for constructing all forms of protective encasements
Capable of being adapted for curved and complex applications
Providing exceptional levels of fire protection and impact resistance
Designed to maintain structural integrity during fire events

Our beam cladding solutions ensure critical load-bearing elements maintain their structural stability for the required fire rating period.

Slab Edge Fire Protection

Our specialised slab edge protection systems are:

Designed specifically to form effective cavity fire stops within buildings
Suitable for installation in both horizontal and vertical applications
Adaptable for varying cavity widths between masonry and curtain wall constructions
Engineered to resist the passage of smoke and flames between floors
Simple to install even in complex architectural configurations
Capable of achieving fire ratings up to 4 hours

Your Complete Partner

BDL stands as your comprehensive passive fire protection partner, delivering expertise across all critical protection systems. Our approach combines technical excellence with practical implementation, ensuring your building remains both compliant and protected.

Our Commitment to Excellence

What truly sets BDL apart is our unwavering commitment to:

Technical Precision: Every installation meets or exceeds current regulatory requirements
Documentation: Comprehensive records provided for building safety files and regulatory inspections
Ongoing Support: Regular inspection and maintenance programs to ensure continued compliance
Professional Development: Continuous training ensures our teams remain at the forefront of industry advancements

Protecting What Matters Most

The importance of properly installed and maintained passive fire protection cannot be overstated. These systems provide critical time—time for occupants to evacuate safely, time for emergency services to respond, and time to minimise property damage.

By partnering with BDL, you gain more than just compliance; you gain peace of mind knowing your passive fire protection requirements are in the hands of dedicated professionals who understand that what we protect isn't just buildings—it's the people inside them.

Contact BDL today to discuss your passive fire protection requirements and discover how our comprehensive services can enhance safety while ensuring regulatory compliance across your entire property portfolio.