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Navigating the World of Cutting-Edge Fire Protection Systems

How can you tell when a fire will strike your home or workplace? There’s no way to be sure. A fire can happen by accident — for example, due to someone dropping a cigarette — or started deliberately by vandals. However, our fire protection company can expertly aid clients in preparing for potential blazes.

10 December 2023

Playing with Fire: Understanding the Crucial Differences Between Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

Fire safety is key to any building, and building owners have a responsibility to ensure that their building is equipped with appropriate fire safety measures to minimise the risk of fire hazards and its consequences. When it comes to fire protection services in Auckland, Passive Fire Installations Limited is the company to turn to for professional fire protection solutions.

12 November 2023

The Difference Between Active and Passive Fire Protection

When it comes to fire protection, passive and active systems are equally important for keeping a building safe. But what are the differences between these two forms of protection, and what do they do?

If you’re looking to ensure that a building is protected from fires and want to know more about the different types of protection systems and how they work, you’ve come to the right place.

23 October 2023

The Science Behind Fire Resistant Coatings: How Do They Work?

Fire resistant coatings play an important role in fire protection, especially for commercial buildings. If you are a commercial property owner who is looking to improve the fire safety within your building, you have come to the right place.

At Passive Fire Installations Limited, we provide a collection of fire protection services, including installation of fire resistant coating on a wide variety of surfaces.

20 September 2023

Examples of Passive Fire Protection and how they work

Passive fire protection is becoming an increasingly important part of minimising the risks of fire to a building and its occupants.

As opposed to active fire protection, which refers to more products and measures such as fire extinguishers and smoke alarms that detect and stop the fire, a passive fire protection system aims to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further.

23 August 2023

How Can Intumescent Paint Protect Various Surfaces from Fire Damage?

If you’re looking to improve the fire safety of your building, then you might want to consider fire resistant coating such as an intumescent paint. In particular, intumescent paint can protect various surfaces from fire damage.

19 July 2023

6 tips to improve fire safety within a building

Fire safety measures are measures you hope are never needed in reality, but if the unexpected happens, you need to make sure you’re covered. After all, lives are at stake, so anything that you can do to make your building even safer should certainly be implemented where possible.

25 May 2023

How to Keep Employees Ready For A Fire

While the chances of a fire in the modern workplace are relatively low, it’s still something that can never be ruled out. The unexpected can happen, and it can be devastating if there is a lack of preparedness. That is where fire drills and safety come into the equation, and these are more than mere formalities – they are life-saving procedures.

21 April 2023

Prevent A Fire At Work With These 5 Tips

Fire protection is a critical aspect of workplace safety that building owners should take seriously. Fire can cause damage to property and result in injuries or fatalities to employees and customers.

As fire protection contractors, our business sets up passive fire protection systems and provides experience, project management, and high-level workmanship to help create a safe environment for people.

28 March 2023

What You Need To Know About Your Passive Fire Protection System

Many people tend to think of fire protection as something that happens after a building is already built, and in some cases, especially for older buildings, that could be true. However, passive fire protection systems are actually components that are included right from the start of the building process and are often already planned out before the building even begins.

21 February 2023

Investing in Fire Resistant Coating: A Smart Choice for Fire Safety

Investing in fire resistant coating is a smart choice for fire safety. Fire resistant coating refers to a protective layer applied to a building’s structural elements, such as steel and concrete, to slow down or prevent the spread of fire.

This type of coating is especially important for buildings that are at high risk of fire, such as those in urban areas or those with a large occupancy.

8 February 2023

Tips To Choosing A Reliable Fire Protection Service Company

Fire safety is an essential aspect for any business owner. In New Zealand, having reliable fire protection services is a legal requirement.

It is crucial for business owners to choose a reputable and experienced fire protection service company.

24 January 2023