Ensuring the safety of residents and staff is always the top priority in any care environment. Recently, our team successfully completed a comprehensive passive fire protection project  at a local care home, delivering essential firestopping works to improve the building’s compartmentation and overall fire safety compliance. Project Overview Care homes require particularly robust fire safety measures due to the vulnerability of residents and the need for safe evacuation proce

This week, works have commenced at North Devon District Hospital to enhance passive fire protection measures within key compartment lines. Our team is installing FIREFLY Titan Lite  fire barrier systems above selected door voids to reinforce fire compartmentation and support ongoing compliance with healthcare fire safety standards. In hospital environments, maintaining effective compartmentation is critical. While fire-rated doors provide protection at opening level, unprotec

We’re pleased to announce the commencement of a comprehensive firestopping project at Greenhills Residential Home , focused on strengthening compartmentation and protecting the interior of the building in the event of fire. Enhancing Passive Fire Protection Care environments require the highest standards of safety. Our works at Greenhills are designed to ensure that fire and smoke are effectively contained within designated compartments, preventing rapid spread through servic

Our IFC-accredited fire door installation team is on site at Marine Hotel Paignton, delivering a major fire safety upgrade — and it’s a big one. We’re installing 61 brand-new certified fire doors, helping to strengthen compartmentation, improve life safety, and ensure full compliance with current fire regulations. Every door is installed by our fully trained specialists, with quality, precision, and traceability at the heart of the process. Projects like this are a great remi

Vesta Sol is currently delivering structural passive fire protection works at a car park in Plymouth, with the ongoing installation of 15mm Promat PROMATECT®-H fire resistant boards to achieve 120 minutes fire protection. This work-in-progress project involves protecting key structural elements to enhance fire resilience and ensure compliance with fire safety requirements in a high-risk, public-use environment. PROMATECT®-H is a proven calcium silicate board system, chosen fo

This week our operatives Chris & Darly are installing a 20m Apollo Fire Curtain at Lubborn Cheese Factory  🧀 The project forms part of Lubborn Cheese’s continued commitment to enhancing life-safety systems across its Somerset site, ensuring full compliance with modern fire regulations while protecting high-risk production areas. **Why the Apollo Fire Curtain? Cutting-Edge Technology for Industrial Protection** The Apollo curtain range is known for its robust engineering and

We’re proud to be working on an exciting project in Plymouth, where we’re implementing a new alternative to traditional fire curtains — the FIREFLY® FB180 Ablative Batt Wall System. This cutting-edge solution delivers 90 minutes Integrity (E90) and 60 minutes Insulation (I60) performance, tested to BS EN 1364-1:2015 standards, while integrating seamlessly with timber and plasterboard framing. 💡 Why it’s a game changer: Provides a fully tested, certified fire-rated wall syste

Vesta Sol is proud to have recently delivered a package of comprehensive fire-stopping works at the Renal Kidney Ward of the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital (RD&E). In a setting where safety, continuity of care, and regulatory compliance are paramount, our team ensured the hospital’s critical clinical spaces continue to meet the highest standards of passive fire protection. Precision Fire Protection in a Live Healthcare Environment Hospitals present some of the most complex cha

Fire safety is a critical aspect of building management and construction. Ensuring that a building complies with fire protection compliance standards is not only a legal requirement but also a vital step in protecting lives and property. Hiring fire protection experts offers numerous advantages that go beyond basic compliance. These professionals bring specialised knowledge, experience, and resources that help maintain safety and reduce risks effectively. Understanding Fire P

Fire safety is a critical aspect of building management and construction. Ensuring that a building is equipped with effective fire protection measures can save lives, protect property, and reduce downtime after an incident. One of the key components of fire safety is the installation and maintenance of fire suppression systems. These systems are designed to detect and control fires quickly, minimising damage and risk. This article provides a detailed overview of fire suppress

Ensuring a property is protected against fire hazards is a critical responsibility. Buildings must comply with safety regulations and implement effective measures to prevent fire incidents and minimise damage. This article outlines essential fire safety practices that building owners, facility managers, and construction companies should prioritise. These measures help maintain safety, protect assets, and ensure compliance with legal requirements. Fire Safety Essentials for Bu

Understanding Passive Fire Protection Passive fire protection refers to the built-in features of a structure that help contain fire and smoke. These systems do not need activation; they are designed to perform automatically in an emergency. Key examples include: Fire-resistant walls, ceilings, and floors Fire doors and frames Intumescent coatings and sealants Compartmentation barriers Fire-stopping around service penetrations When properly installed and maintained, these ele

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