Quelfire emphasises responsibility in construction fire safety

In the ever-changing world of construction, staying informed is crucial.

Quelfire has launched a new campaign and white paper aiming to shift the narrative and promote an open conversation about embracing responsibility.

They also focus on the importance of early engagement, collaboration, and education in the construction industry.

Because it’s your job to know.

Since the Grenfell Tower fire and subsequent changes to legislation, fire safety has become a significant industry focus, and the importance of passive fire protection has started to be acknowledged.

The campaign emphasises the industry’s responsibility to recognise the significance of early engagement in firestopping and the selection of suitably tested details.

It also highlights the imperative for manufacturers to operate transparently, providing key information to all parties involved in building projects.

Delving into early engagement

Following the campaign, Quelfire’s white paper delves into early engagement in more detail, exploring best practices that can save lives, reduce damage to a building and its contents in the event of a fire, and minimise construction delays and costs.

Early engagement is about collaborating with the relevant key stakeholders as early as the design stage to retain fire ratings of walls and floors.

This is achieved by appropriately sealing service penetrations with tested firestopping systems.

It is also about cross-party communication, sharing of information and competencies, and understanding a project’s requirements before build commences.

The white paper is a useful guide for anyone designing and managing the installation of service penetration seals, from main contractors to designers and firestopping contractors.

It is an invaluable resource for professionals looking to enhance fire safety in their projects.

Because it’s your job to know.

The path forward

Craig Wells, Sales Director at Quelfire, said, “The construction industry is starting to realise the responsibility it has when it comes to protecting people and property.

“Though it has taken a national tragedy and subsequent legislative changes to create the catalyst for change, change is happening.

“We at Quelfire will continue to test, share, and educate to support this change and, ultimately, create safer spaces.

“It is a pleasure to launch this campaign and white paper, which seeks to provide insight into best practices concerning the passive fire protection of service penetrations. Knowledge is power.”

Find out more about the campaign here.

IFSJ Comment

The proactive steps taken by Quelfire through its campaign and white paper signify a meaningful advancement in the construction industry’s approach to fire safety.

By focusing on the critical aspects of early engagement, collaboration, and education, Quelfire is setting a precedent for industry-wide responsibility and knowledge-sharing.

The emphasis on transparent operations from manufacturers and the collective effort to enhance understanding and implementation of firestopping solutions are key to building safer environments.

As the industry continues to evolve, such initiatives will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the lessons learned from past tragedies translate into lasting improvements in construction practices and fire safety standards.

About Quelfire

Quelfire is a leading manufacturer and supplier of tested firestopping solutions for service penetrations in buildings.

Its mission is to support all parties involved in the design and installation of service penetration seals, including architects, designers, main contractors, firestopping contractors, and other specialist trades from dry-lining contractors to mechanical and electrical contractors.