KEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR BUILDING OWNERS: INSIGHTS FROM NEW ZEALAND’S BWOF GUIDANCE
November 25, 2024
Ensuring your building is safe, compliant, and well-maintained is about more than ticking boxes—it’s about protecting lives and preserving assets.As a building owner, your role in fire safety is pivotal, and understanding your responsibilities is the first step toward ac...
Did you know a single, small gap can allow fire and smoke to spread through an entire building in minutes?Firestopping is the often-unseen hero in passive fire protection.It works behind the walls, floors, and ceilings, stopping fire and smoke from spreading beyond their ori...
How to Foster a Fire Safety Culture in Your Building
November 7, 2024
In my years working in passive fire protection, I've come to understand that even the best fire safety systems only reach their full potential when paired with a proactive, safety-conscious culture.Fire safety isn’t just about technology or compliance; it’s about mindset...
At Bakker PFI, we’ve been at the forefront of developing Passive Fire Registers, and they’re far more than just paperwork—they’re a key part of keeping buildings safe and compliant.The Passive Fire Register is a comprehensive record of all fire-rated installations in...
As someone with years of experience in passive fire protection, I can’t stress enough how critical compartmentation is in fire safety design.Think of it like building firebreaks inside a structure, dividing it into zones that contain fire, much like fire-resistant barriers...
The construction industry is constantly evolving, with new materials, technologies, and regulations.This is especially true for fire safety. As someone who has dedicated their career to understanding the complexities of passive fire protection trends,I’ve seen firsthand th...
Beyond Fire Doors: What Full Passive Fire Compliance Entails
October 2, 2024
When it comes to fire safety in buildings, many managers and property owners assume that once fire-rated doors and walls are installed, their compliance box is ticked.However, achieving full passive fire protection is far more comprehensive and requires an ongoing commitment...
Active vs Passive Fire Protection: What's The Difference?
September 6, 2024
Protecting a Building and the People Inside it From Fire is a Big Responsibility.
Developing a robust fire safety plan is crucial, and that means understanding the difference between active vs passive fire protection.Choosing the wrong approach or, even worse, neglecting fire safety altogether can have serious consequences.This guide will take you through...
What is Passive Fire Protection
July 31, 2024
Your Guide to Fire-Resistant Buildings
When discussing building safety, passive fire protection (PFP) is a term that stands out in building code documents.Although it might sound complex, PFP is the unsung hero of fire safety, working quietly behind the scenes to stop fires from spreading.It’s about using fire-...
Understanding Active Fire Protection
July 31, 2024
A Comprehensive Guide to Fire Safety
When discussing fire safety, understanding the difference between active and passive protection measures is crucial.But, what is active fire protection?In simple terms, it's your building's first line of defense against fire – the systems that actively work to detect and s...
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