Elhance Passive Fire Protection Division
We’ve developed our PFP Division as a natural progression to support clients in new build, refurbishment, active remediation projects on occupied buildings, where we have resident management skills and resources.
The Division can help confirm the scope of remediation required following the delivery of a fire risk assessment (FRA), fire door, fire strategy, or compartmentation report.
We then manage the remediation process, addressing issues through a structured and compliance-led approach to practical completion.
Our PFP division forms part of the wider Elhance service offering, enabling coordinated delivery alongside external wall remediation works where this offers cost efficiency.
Over time, changes to building use can mean services are installed, and layouts are altered.
All of this can lead to fire protection systems becoming compromised. Openings may be left unsealed, fire-stopping disturbed, or fire doors replaced incorrectly, reducing the building’s ability to perform as intended in the event of a fire.
At Elhance, our Passive Fire Protection Division exists to restore and improve these systems where they’re not performing as intended.
Passive fire protection strategy
Depending on the building type and fire strategy, a passive fire protection strategy typically includes:
- Fire-stopping systems to seal service penetrations.
- Fire-resisting compartmentation to maintain separation between areas of the building.
- Fire doorsets (such as FD30 and FD60) designed to protect escape routes and compartment lines.
- Fire barriers and cavity barriers within concealed spaces and voids.
- Fire-resistant walls, floors, and ceilings forming protected compartments.
When correctly installed and maintained, these systems are designed to provide a defined period of fire resistance (30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes), in line with the building’s design and regulatory requirements. That time is critical: It is the difference between controlled evacuation, and uncontrolled escalation.
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PFP regulation
Fire safety compliance in England and Wales is governed by a combination of legislation and building standards. The primary legal framework is the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which places responsibility on the “Responsible Person” to ensure that suitable fire safety measures are in place and maintained within the building.
In practice, this means passive fire protection is not optional. It is a legal requirement.
Compliance
All works are undertaken in accordance with third-party accreditation to deliver high-quality passive fire protection works in full compliance, which ensures all works are undertaken in accordance with current UK Building Regulations (Approved Document B), and British Standards (including BS 476 and BS EN 1366).
Our quality assurance process includes rigorous site inspections at key milestones, photographic records evidencing compliant installation, verification against manufacturer specifications and approved details.
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If your building has been identified as non-compliant, or you are working through FRA or compartmentation findings, our PFP Division provides clear and structured route to remediation.
This includes providing comprehensive support with applications for New Cladding Safety Scheme funding.
The Division is led by Charlotte Rumbold
Charlotte is responsible for the coordination and delivery of internal remediation projects. She focuses on managing projects from instruction through to practical completion, working closely with clients, internal operatives, and specialist subcontractors to ensure works are delivered in a structured and controlled manner.
Charlotte is experienced in developing lasting client relationships. She is adept at managing the specialist supply chains required for PFP works, and is committed to providing practical, reliable solutions that ensure safety, compliance, and long-term value.
Charlotte and her Division deliver passive fire protection works that restore integrity, close compliance gaps, and ensure buildings perform as intended when it matters most.
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