PANDORA KINGSGATE HUDDERSFIELD
Full Fire Stopping Package
pandora
kingsgate SHOPPING CENTRE
Client: PANDORA
location: Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Huddersfield
sector: retail
scope: Full Passive Fire Protection Package
As part of Pandora’s new store launch in Huddersfield’s Kingsgate Shopping Centre, CMC Firestopping were contracted to deliver the complete fire stopping works in line with the project’s fast-paced fit-out schedule. The scope required full FR120-rated passive fire protection across all service penetrations and voids, in compliance with UK building regulations and local authority fire strategy.
our role with KRCS STORE
CMC Firestopping provided a full-spectrum passive fire protection service across both phases, including:
CMC Firestopping provided end-to-end fire stopping services, from planning and procurement to installation and documentation. We worked in close collaboration with the principal contractor to align our workstreams with ongoing fit-out activities, ensuring that installations were conducted discreetly, safely, and efficiently.
By using certified systems from leading manufacturers and deploying trained, accredited teams, we delivered a seamless, fully compliant package -without impacting project timelines or other trades. Our rapid mobilisation, digital QA capabilities, and precision workmanship were instrumental in achieving 100% compliance with building control and third-party inspections.
challenges & solutions
Pandora’s new store at the Kingsgate Shopping Centre required a comprehensive fire stopping solution delivered within a fast-tracked fit-out schedule. The challenge was to provide FR120-rated passive fire protection across all service penetrations and voids, in strict compliance with UK building regulations and the fire strategy dictated by the local authority.
As with many retail projects, the environment remained active during parts of the works, demanding precise coordination with other trades to avoid disruption, meet deadlines, and maintain high quality standards.
Our Results
100% compliance with building control and third-party fire inspection standards
Zero delays to the wider fit-out programme
Full digital QA handover, reducing post-project admin for the client
Improved safety assurance, giving stakeholders confidence in long-term building performance
Repeat instruction from the contractor, reinforcing our trusted partner status
Why It Matters?
Effective passive fire protection is critical to life safety and regulatory compliance in any commercial space. In high-footfall environments like shopping centres, proper fire compartmentation can mean the difference between a controlled incident and a widespread emergency.
This project not only fulfilled the immediate needs of a retail client but also exemplified our capability to deliver high-performance fire stopping across sectors including healthcare, hospitality, education, and residential developments.
