Fire Penetration Sealing

FIRE PROOFING

Fire Penetration Sealing & Firestop Systems

DRAM provides firestop sealing systems that close gaps around pipes, cables and ducts, preventing fire and smoke from spreading through service penetrations. Properly sealed penetrations are a critical part of any passive fire protection strategy, maintaining the fire rating of walls and floors that would otherwise be compromised by service openings.

 

Our Fire Penetration Sealing Services

  • Pipe & Cable Penetration Sealing – Firestop systems for gaps around pipes, cables and conduits

  • Duct & Service Opening Sealing – Fire-rated sealing for ductwork and other service penetrations

  • Compartmentalisation Support – Sealing that maintains the fire rating of walls, floors and service risers

  • Compliance-Focused Installation – Systems installed to meet local passive fire protection requirements

 

Why Choose DRAM for Fire Penetration Sealing

  • Passive Fire Protection Expertise – Firestop sealing delivered alongside DRAM’s wider fireproofing services

  • Prevents Fire & Smoke Spread – Properly sealed penetrations stop fire and smoke moving between compartments

  • Trained Specialists – Installation carried out by technicians experienced in passive fire protection systems

  • Part of a Complete Fire Strategy – Sealing combined with intumescent and cementitious coatings where needed

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Fire Penetration Sealing

Fire penetration sealing (firestopping) closes gaps around pipes, cables, ducts and other service penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors, preventing fire and smoke from spreading between compartments.

A wall or floor's fire rating is only as effective as its weakest point. Unsealed penetrations create a direct path for fire and smoke to bypass the fire-rated barrier entirely.

Passive fire protection, including sealing of service penetrations, forms part of the safety compliance requirements for commercial and industrial buildings in South Africa. DRAM can advise on the specific requirements for your facility.

Yes. Fire penetration sealing is often installed alongside DRAM's intumescent and cementitious coatings as part of a complete passive fire protection strategy.

Related Services

Fireproofing Overview
Cementitious Coatings
Intumescent Coatings
Industrial Coatings
Roofing
Rope Access

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