What to check
- Identify the surrounding material and opening dimensions.
- Record penetrating services and their supports.
- Check the specified system and permitted configurations.
- Gather photographs, labels and installation documentation.
Plan the next decision
Select fire stopping for the exact construction and penetration. A foam or sealant’s appearance cannot serve as its specification.
Identify the approver, access arrangements and intended outcome. Decisions affecting safety, security or compliance need competent assessment informed by the particular premises.
Records and follow-up
File instructions, findings, actions and completion evidence together. Give unresolved recommendations an owner and due date.
Related work
The routes for fire and life safety and maintenance can help define your requirement. Then contact the responsible business with details of the property and proposed work.
Source
Check current official guidance for the relevant context, then relate it to your premises. Verify current requirements before depending on information that may change.
Frequently asked questions
Can a gap be filled with any sealant?
No. The repair must suit the opening, services and construction it passes through, with the relevant system evidence considered. Appearance alone does not confirm performance.
What should the installer record?
Ask for the location, opening and services treated, the installed system and completion photographs, together with relevant product information and any limitations.
