Passive fire protection (PFP) is one of three forms of structural fire protection, along with active fire protection and fire prevention. PFP aims to contain and delay the spread of fires through fire compartmentation. Fire compartmentation divides buildings into areas…

Following the tragic Grenfell fire, there have been numerous questions surrounding the retrospective installation of sprinkler systems to tower blocks. Should sprinklers be installed to all tower blocks? Are they cost effective? Carol Burton, Senior Project Manager at Basildon Borough…