Specify Passive Fire Protection with Confidence and Clarity

Building safety relies on accurate product information. Without it, the risks of misguided specification or substitution, poor installation, inadequate classification, and noncompliance are high. This is especially relevant for passive fire protection, which is a fundamental, but ultimately hidden, part of an external wall system which must be considered from the earliest design stages to ensure a safe and long-lasting building. 

What’s more, detailed specifications with robust justifications for the products and approaches chosen are now not only a requirement for projects needing Gateway 2 approval under the Building Safety Act, but also where clients are looking for reassurance that fire safety has been embedded into your plans from the outset. To support design teams in collating the rich technical data they need to ensure the best choices are made for their projects, Siderise has launched a suite of new digital application-specific Specification Packs.

With versions available for curtain wall, rainscreen, masonry, and precast and sealed architectural wall systems, each pack concisely summarises all the relevant product information for the designated application. They provide quick and convenient access to crucial tools and information sources, including technical datasheets, third-party certifications, standard detail drawings, EPDs, BIM objects, specification information and clauses. Additionally, by including links to the latest information, users can be assured that they are working with the most up-to-date data and certifications, reducing the risks associated with holding outdated material. 

In addition to valued data formats needed throughout the early selection process, the Packs also highlight the enhanced support services available from Siderise at different project stages. This includes support with NBS Chorus specifications as a licenced NBS Specification Writing Partner, as well as information on Siderise’s bespoke testing capacity via its UKAS ISO 17025 accredited Innovation Centre. It also contains links to book CPD seminars and product training, access learning resources and more - enabling both you and your project partners to enhance your practical knowledge of passive fire protection in the building envelope. 

This article featured in the Spring '25 edition of BIMCRUNCH. Enjoy the full magazine here. To explore further or to download BIM objects from Siderise, simply join Bimstore for free access to their products and accompanying literature. For additional insights, visit their manufacturer profile on Bimstore, their company website or socials.