Fire protection services for the education sector
We provide specialist passive fire protection services for educational environments across the UK, from nurseries and primary schools to colleges, universities and training centres.
Protecting your staff, students and property
Educational institutions have a legal and moral duty to protect students, staff and visitors. With high occupancy levels, varied building layouts and frequent daily movement between spaces, it’s essential that fire safety systems, especially passive measures like fire stopping and compartmentation, are expertly installed and regularly maintained. We work alongside estates teams, headteachers, facilities managers and contractors to deliver solutions tailored to the unique requirements of each learning environment.
Fire stopping that supports safe evacuation
Our fire stopping services help to maintain the integrity of fire-resisting walls, floors and ceilings by sealing penetrations made for services like pipes, cables and ducts. This slows the spread of fire and smoke, protecting escape routes and giving more time for safe evacuation. We use fully tested systems and document every installation, helping you demonstrate compliance with Approved Document B and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
Fire door installation and maintenance
CMC Fire Stopping has an in-house partner that’s certified to manufacture and install fire doors that are suitable for classrooms, corridors, communal areas, plant rooms and more. Our fire doors are extremely durable and designed to handle the daily wear and tear of busy educational environments. We also provide fire door inspections and remedial works, ensuring your doors continue to perform as intended and meet the latest safety standards.
Fire compartmentation surveys and upgrades
Many older school and college buildings weren’t designed to modern fire safety standards. Our fire compartmentation surveys identify any breaches or weaknesses in existing compartment lines, such as damaged walls or unsealed service penetrations. We provide detailed reports and carry out professional remedial works to restore each building’s passive fire protection.
Fire protection for new builds and refurbishments
For new educational buildings or major refurbishments, we provide structural steel protection using intumescent and non-reactive coatings. We also provide fire barriers, fire curtains and full passive fire protection packages as part of the construction process, working closely with project teams to stay on time and within budget.
Ask us about fire stopping solutions for the education sector
At CMC Fire Stopping, we understand the importance of creating safe spaces where students can learn and thrive. To discuss your fire safety requirements, get in touch with our team through our contact form.
Why Choose Us?
At CMC Firestopping, we provide specialist firestopping services tailored to the complex demands of commercial spaces. From multi-tenant offices to high-rise developments and retail units, we design and implement fire containment strategies that align with architectural layouts, building functions, and occupancy levels.
We understand the importance of integrating firestopping seamlessly into construction and refurbishment projects. Our solutions are engineered to preserve compartmentation, protect escape routes, and control the spread of fire and smoke through service penetrations, voids, and structural joints.
Our commercial firestopping services include:
sealing of mechanical and electrical penetrations
fire-rated joint sealing
fire barrier and curtain installation
firestopping inspections and compliance reporting
Our Clients
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FAQs
What types of educational buildings do you work with?
We work across all education settings, from nurseries and primary schools to colleges, academies, universities and specialist training centres.
Can fire protection works be carried out during term time?
Yes, we can schedule works outside of teaching hours or work out another solution to minimise disruption to staff and students.
Are your fire safety solutions compliant with education-specific regulations?
Absolutely! Our work aligns with all current UK fire safety standards, including DfE guidelines and building regulations for educational premises.
Do you carry out surveys on older or listed school buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience surveying and upgrading passive fire protection in heritage school buildings whilst preserving their character.
Can you help with fire remedial works following a fire risk assessment?
Yes, we can! We’ll review the findings, identify non-compliant areas and carry out the necessary remedial work to bring your site up to standard.