Our work
About the service
Fire stopping is a fundamental part of a building's passive fire protection strategy, helping to maintain the integrity of fire-resisting walls, floors, and compartments by sealing service penetrations, construction joints, and other openings. Correctly installed fire stopping systems help restrict the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes, and support the overall fire strategy of a building.
Throughout the life of a building, maintenance works, refurbishments, and new building services can all create penetrations through fire-resisting construction. Existing fire stopping systems may also become damaged, disturbed, or no longer be suitable for the services passing through them. Regular fire compartmentation surveys, followed by appropriate remedial works, help maintain the effectiveness of passive fire protection and support the long-term management of fire safety.
Every project is individually assessed to determine the most appropriate fire stopping solution for the construction type, service penetrations, fire resistance requirements, and site conditions. We install a wide range of tested fire stopping systems and are not restricted to a single manufacturer, allowing us to deliver the most suitable solution for each application whilst always following the relevant manufacturer's installation guidance where specified.
Every completed installation is digitally recorded within our cloud-based asset management system and assigned a unique asset reference label. Product details, photographic evidence, certification, installation records, and future maintenance history are securely linked to each fire stopping location, creating a complete digital record that supports ongoing building management and the golden thread of fire safety information.
What’s included
Detailed fire compartmentation surveys identify breaches, service penetrations, and other areas requiring remedial fire stopping. Every survey is followed by a complimentary consultation to review findings, discuss priorities, and develop a clear, costed scope of works tailored to the building.
Where applicable, fire stopping installations are completed under our BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Stopping Installation Scheme, providing independent third-party certification, complete traceability, and confidence that works have been carried out to recognised industry standards.
Our operatives hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Fire Stopping and are supported by ongoing competency assessments and CPD. Where specialist access is required, our teams also hold PASMA and other relevant qualifications to safely work at height and within restricted areas.
We install a wide range of tested fire stopping systems and are not restricted to a single manufacturer. Every installation is completed in accordance with the relevant manufacturer's tested details and project specification, ensuring the most appropriate solution is selected for each application.
Every installation is referenced against marked-up drawings and assigned a unique asset reference label, allowing completed fire stopping locations to be easily identified during future inspections, maintenance, and refurbishment works.
Product information, certification, photographic evidence, installation records, and future maintenance history are securely stored within our cloud-based asset management system, providing a complete digital audit trail and supporting the golden thread of fire safety information.
Fire stopping has been at the heart of our business since 2007 and remains our longest-serving professional service. Our experienced teams have delivered passive fire protection solutions across thousands of projects over almost two decades.
Experienced in delivering fire stopping installations across residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and heritage buildings, from individual remedial works through to large multi-phase refurbishment and new build developments.
Who this service can benefit
Featured case study
Since 2019, LAC Services (East Anglia) Ltd has worked alongside Bloor Homes as a trusted passive fire protection contractor, delivering certified fire stopping installations across a growing portfolio of residential developments throughout East Anglia and the Midlands. To date, works have been successfully completed across 11 developments, with a further three live sites currently in progress.
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“From my very first conversation with Darren years ago, LAC as a team have continued to provide an excellent service: always positive, efficient, professional and knowledgeable. The most recent was an amazingly reactive response for fire stopping works. Keep up the great work.”
David Thorrold, AMR Group, Contracts Manager
