What is a fire stop or smoke seal?

Fire stops (fire barriers) and smoke seals protect a specific floor or wall area against smoke or flames. As in the case of fireproofing, they are about preventing smoke and flames from entering these zones for a certain length of time.

In an office building, for instance, the emergency staircases could be equipped with a fire stop, allowing a safe evacuation of the employees. Besides, a fire stop could also be installed between a wall and a concrete slab, or around ducts or pipes passing through a wall or a floor.

What products are used as fire stop or smoke seal?

The products used as fire stop are fireproof wools and special caulking products, all used in compliance with the strict national standards established by the National Building Code of Canada.

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