Digital tool supports early-stage fire safety planning in UK construction

Promat has announced the launch of its digital specification platform MyPromat, designed to support the early identification and design of passive fire protection systems in building projects.

According to Promat, the platform enables architects and specifiers to select appropriate systems more efficiently.

The company said MyPromat provides access to design information, including built-in calculators to assess protection requirements.

Promat has also introduced an advanced version of the platform, MyPromat+, which includes building information modelling (BIM) and computer-aided design (CAD) file access.

This service is available at no cost but requires user registration.

Passive fire protection tools now accessible online

Promat stated that MyPromat is aimed at helping construction professionals make informed decisions about fire safety systems during the earliest design stages.

The tool is designed to offer practical support in navigating fire protection regulations and identifying compliant systems.

The advanced version, MyPromat+, provides additional specification resources and technical files for use in digital design environments.

Nigel Morrey, Technical Director at Promat UK, said: “Passive fire protection is a critical part of the safety of any building and is a driving force for the Building Safety Act.

“Choosing the right passive fire protection systems and products at the earliest stage is vital, and rightly so, but this can be confusing and time consuming without specialist support.”

Platform designed to aid transparency and compliance

The company stated that MyPromat+ was developed to align with requirements for traceability and accountability in building safety.

This includes supporting the ‘golden thread’ of information mandated by recent UK legislation.

Morrey said: “Importantly, we wanted to create a trail so all parties involved can show the building meets safety standards and supports the transparency needed for the golden thread, and throughout the lifetime of the building. This is where MyPromat+ comes in.”

The tool aims to ensure that fire protection specifications are documented and accessible throughout the lifespan of a building.

Registration details and access to MyPromat+

Both MyPromat and MyPromat+ are offered without charge.

Users can access the basic platform directly, while registration is required to unlock the additional features available in the MyPromat+ version.

Promat confirmed that the platform is now available to UK users and is part of its effort to support industry compliance with fire safety design responsibilities from project inception.

Promat introduces MyPromat platform for early-stage passive fire protection design: Summary

Promat has launched a digital specification platform named MyPromat to support early-stage design of passive fire protection systems in the UK.

The basic version provides access to system selection guidance and performance calculators.

An advanced version, MyPromat+, adds BIM and CAD file downloads to assist with technical specification.

Both versions are free to use, though MyPromat+ requires registration.

Promat stated the tool aims to help meet requirements of the UK Building Safety Act, offering a record of compliance to support the golden thread principle.

The platform is now available to architects and specifiers.