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Passive Fire Protection

Contain Fire. Protect Escape Routes.

Passive fire protection uses fire-resistant materials and construction methods to compartmentalise a building, keeping fire and smoke isolated at their source so they don’t spread through the structure. By slowing the movement of flames and smoke, passive measures protect escape routes and give occupants vital time to evacuate safely.

Passive Fire Inclusions

Passive fire protection relies on built-in elements that compartmentalise a building so fire and smoke stay contained at their source. These components work together to protect escape routes and buy crucial evacuation time.

Fire-rated Walls, Floors and Ceilings

These assemblies form the boundaries of each compartment, slowing the spread of flames, heat and smoke through a structure. When correctly specified and built, they maintain separation between areas like corridors, stairwells, plant rooms and tenancies, helping preserve safe egress paths and limit damage during a fire. Routine AS 1851 inspection keeps barriers performing optimally.

Certified Fire Doors and Accessways

Fire-rated doors allow everyday movement while preserving the performance of the compartment boundary. With the right door leaf, frame, hardware and smoke seals, these doors resists high heat and smoke migration, keeping exits and stairwells usable for longer.

Specialised Seals

Where pipes, cables and ducts pass through walls and floors, penetration sealing (fire stopping) restores the integrity of the barrier. Using tested collars, wraps, and sealants matched to the service and substrate, these seals block the paths fire and smoke would otherwise use to race through a building.

How VQS Fire Delivers

Our team install, inspect, test, and maintain all passive fire protection elements to the highest standards. We supply certified fire doors, fire-rated partitions, and penetration sealing systems matched to your building’s needs. Every installation is completed to the relevant Australian Standards and properly documented for compliance.

With a highly experienced team, we carry out thorough inspections and routine maintenance in accordance with AS 1851 to keep your passive fire barriers compliant. From initial assessment to final sign-off, we provide peace of mind that your building’s passive fire systems are robust, reliable, and ready when needed, alongside fire equipment installation that supports first-attack response.

Ready to Strengthen Your Passive Fire Protection?

Contact us today to discuss compliant, building-specific solutions that keep fire and smoke contained to protect your people, property, and escape routes when it matters most.