Why fire compartmentation matters

Effective fire compartmentation means sealing penetrations in floors and walls using suitable passive firestop devices. These devices, ranging from modular elements to putties and foams, help create a smoke-, flame- and water-resistant barrier which can assist in preventing a fire from spreading beyond the room where it starts. In this video, our expert will help you to understand the consequences and liability related to inadequate passive fire protection.

Including fire protection early in the building design process is key to ensuring proper installation – saving time and simplifying coordination. This is a complex task, even for experienced professionals. At Hilti, we offer technical support, approval documentation, design software and special trainings to simplify your work.

At Hilti, we conduct thorough firestop tests in our in-house lab, following the most stringent international EN, ASTM/UL test standards and much more. Additional tests – including movement, seismic, acoustics and environmental – are carried out continuously on our pre-engineered, internationally approved solutions. Witness a real-life fire test from the inside of a testing furnace in this video.

Whatever your project and your firestopping needs, Hilti’s worldwide network of experts can deliver solutions. Three decades of experience working with local codes and guidelines have equipped us to be your problem-solving partner on virtually any project, anywhere. Have a look in our state-of-the-art research, development, testing and production facilities.