Fire contained.
Compliance proven.
Passive fire protection for higher-risk buildings, specified to the regulation, installed to certified standards and evidenced in full.
We give responsible persons and principal contractors a scope they can defend and a golden thread that holds up from Gateway 2 to handover.
PASSIVE FIRE, PROVEN.
More than installation.
Passive fire protection should give you more than completed works. It should give you confidence that the scope is right, the installation is defensible and the evidence is there when you need it.
Regulatory rigour
We understand the regulatory framework and build passive fire protection around the standards your building needs to satisfy.
Defensible scopes
Clear, specification-led scopes referenced to tested details and your building’s fire strategy.
Advisory partnership
Straightforward guidance that helps responsible persons and project teams understand what needs doing and why.
Installation, evidenced
Passive fire measures installed correctly and recorded as work progresses, creating the evidence your golden thread needs.
WHAT WE DO
Passive fire protection, properly delivered
Fire stopping
Specialist fire-stopping solutions, correctly specified, installed and evidenced.
Fire compartmentation
Maintaining effective fire compartments to restrict the spread of fire and smoke throughout the building.
Cavity barriers
Correctly specified and installed cavity barriers designed to maintain compartmentation within concealed spaces.
Fire door installations
Fire door solutions focused on correct specification, installation and the integrity of the complete doorset.
Fire door remediation
Targeted fire door repairs and remediation, supported by clear evidence to demonstrate compliance and performance.
Passive fire consultancy
Expert guidance on passive fire protection, helping ensure compliant design, specification and delivery throughout the building lifecycle.
WHY IT MATTERS
40%+
Installed isn’t enough.
It has to be proven.
of initial Gateway 2 submissions are invalidated for missing or inadequate information.
22–35 weeks
Median time to a Gateway 2 decision in 2026.
THE GOLDEN THREAD
Clear, structured evidence from specification through installation to completion.
So what was specified, installed and evidenced can be demonstrated when it matters.
1,505
Applications in progress with the BSR at June 2026.
The Building Safety Act has changed what good passive fire protection looks like. The scope, specification, installation and evidence all have to stand up to scrutiny.
HOW WE WORK
From specification to sign-off.
A joined-up approach to passive fire protection, with clarity, compliance and evidence built into every stage.
01
Understand
Review the building, fire strategy, design information and regulatory requirements.
02
Specify
Develop clear, compliant scopes based on tested systems and appropriate details.
03
Deliver
Install passive fire measures correctly, with quality control throughout the works.
04
Evidence
Record what was installed, where and how - creating the evidence your golden thread requires.
BUILDING SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES
Know where responsibility sits.
Building safety is a shared responsibility. Duties vary according to the building, its occupation and the stage of the project.
01
Building Safety Regulator
Oversees the building safety regime and building control for higher-risk buildings.
02
Clients & Principal Designers
Plan and manage design work to ensure Building Regulations requirements are addressed.
03
Principal Contractors
Plan, manage and monitor building work, coordinating compliant delivery on site.
04
Responsible Persons
Manage fire safety duties within occupied premises under fire safety legislation.
05
Accountable Persons
Assess and manage building safety risks within occupied higher-risk buildings.
06
Competent Specialists
Specify, install, inspect and evidence work with the competence required for their role.
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Experience where it matters.
RESIDENTIAL · SHEFFIELD
RESIDENTIAL · LEEDS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Questions, answered.
Straightforward answers to some of the questions we’re most often asked about passive fire protection, responsibility and compliance.
What is passive fire protection?
Passive fire protection is built into the fabric of a building to restrict the spread of fire and smoke. It includes fire stopping, compartmentation, cavity barriers, fire doors and fire and smoke dampers, helping protect escape routes and maintain the building’s fire strategy.
Who is responsible for passive fire protection in a building?
Responsibility depends on the building, its use and the stage of the project. Duties may sit with Clients, Principal Designers, Principal Contractors, Responsible Persons and Accountable Persons. Ember works alongside dutyholders and project teams to ensure passive fire measures are correctly specified, installed and evidenced.
What is the golden thread of building information?
The golden thread is the accurate, accessible and up-to-date information needed to understand a building and manage its safety. For passive fire protection, that means being able to demonstrate what was specified, what was installed, where it was installed and the evidence supporting the completed work.
Why choose ember rather than a standard passive fire contractor?
ember goes beyond installation. We review the building and its requirements, develop defensible scopes, deliver passive fire measures to the required standards and record the evidence as work progresses, providing a clear line from specification through to sign-off.
READY TO TALK?
Passive fire protection starts with getting the detail right.
Whether you need support at design stage, help resolving existing passive fire issues or a complete package from specification through to evidence, talk to Ember Fire Consultants.