We are dedicated to raising awareness of passive fire design's importance and its downstream benefits, offering functional and practical guidance that adds real value and cost savings. 

At MJP, we understand that effective passive fire design and coordination from the outset, followed by thorough observation and quality installation, are critical to the success of any project. 

Our fire engineering and passive fire team are dedicated to working with the design team through all design phases, ensuring comprehensive support both before and during construction. This approach minimises unnecessary construction and rework costs, ultimately ensuring project success.

Construction Observation & Passive Fire Design Services 

Our range of Construction Observation & Passive Fire Design Services (typically required for GW 2 / 3 and RIBA stages 5 to 6) includes:

Construction Observation & Support Services (GW 3 & RIBA 5 to 6): 

We provide on-site construction observation and support services to ensure passive and active fire safety systems are installed correctly and comply with standards. This reassures clients and Building Control Authorities that the fire engineering design strategy meets performance objectives and ensures smooth project completion. 

Our housekeeping records, administration, and oversight help mitigate final approval risks and guarantee adherence to all safety standards.

Passive Fire Detail Review & Support (GW 2 / 3 & RIBA 5):

We provide a review of Passive Fire details and drawings, including fire separations, penetration spatial planning, and fire stopping solutions. We provide passive fire design support by liaising with the design team and product suppliers/manufacturers to develop and verify effective solutions. This ensures that all fire safety aspects are thoroughly addressed and seamlessly integrated into your project.

Provision of a Fire Stopping Specification (GW 2 & RIBA 3 to 4):

We offer a detailed Passive Fire Stopping Specification tailored to every project. This document outlines approved fire stopping products and solutions for service penetrations through fire-rated substrates. 

Early coordination with our team instils confidence in both clients and Building Control Authorities, reducing the risk of improper fire stopping before physical work begins and helping to avoid potential rework costs.

Incorporating Passive fire stopping design into Building Information Modelling (BIM) (GW2 & RIBA 3 to 4)

Incorporating this can significantly enhance fire safety throughout the lifecycle of a building. By embedding fire-resistant solutions directly into the BIM environment, designers and engineers can proactively identify and address service penetrations through fire-rated barriers early in the design phase. This integration facilitates the specification of fire stopping materials, accurate quantity schedules, and seamless coordination among various disciplines. It also enhances the ability to visualise and manage fire safety performance within the digital model. 

Ultimately, leveraging BIM for passive fire stopping design not only simplifies the compliance process but also mitigates the risk of costly on-site errors, supports a framework for upholding fire safety standards throughout the project, and provides effective record-keeping for future reference.

By integrating our expertise in passive fire design and construction support, we ensure every project benefits from our holistic and proactive approach, delivering unmatched pro-activeness and exceptional quality.