Passive Fire Protection in Pakistan | Installation & Compliance Service

Passive Fire plays a critical role in protecting buildings. It is done by containing fire and smoke at their point of origin. At GreenTech, we provide certified fire-rated walls, doors, sealants, fire coating, and smoke barriers.

By strengthening a building’s ability to resist fire spread, passive fire protection ensures safer evacuation routes and minimizes structural damage. 

GreenTech follows international safety standards to deliver long-lasting, compliant solutions. This enhances overall fire resilience for residential, commercial, and industrial projects across Pakistan.

What is Passive Fire Protection?

Passive Fire Protection (PFP) includes built-in systems designed to contain fire and smoke without manual activation. Unlike sprinklers or alarms, PFP systems work continuously and automatically.

Key Features

  • Fire compartmentation
  • Reduced smoke movement
  • Structural fire resistance
  • No electricity or activation required
  • Supports building code compliance

You can also download a passive fire PDF guide for further details.

Core Components of Passive Fire Protection

Fire-Rated Walls

Engineered to resist fire for 1–3 hours, these walls prevent flames and smoke from moving through building compartments.

Fire-Rated Doors

Certified wooden and steel doors designed to slow down fire spread and maximize evacuation time.

Fire-Resistant Sealants

Seal small openings and MEP penetrations—one of the most essential passive fire protection system examples.

Fire & Smoke Barriers

Used to isolate rooms, floors, and escape routes from smoke and heat.

Fire-Stopping Materials

Fire collars, wraps, strips, and boards for all kinds of penetrations.

Intumescent Sealant Systems

Materials that expand under heat to instantly seal gaps.

Fire-Rated Partitions

Fast installation, high-performance partitions with certified fire resistance.

Fire-Rated Ceilings

Add fire resistance and prevent upward fire spread.

Fire-Rated Flooring Systems

Protects structural levels by slowing fire migration.

Penetration Firestopping

Seals cable trays, ducts, and pipe penetrations—vital for modern buildings.

Duct & Cable Fire Protection

Fire-resistant wraps and coatings for essential building services.

Fire-Rated Dampers

Installed inside AHU and HVAC ducts to limit smoke movement.

Fire-Rated Glass Systems

Allows visibility while maintaining high heat resistance.

Smoke Containment Systems

Curtains and barriers used for large halls, malls, and high-rise buildings.

Expansion Joint Fire Barriers

Protects expansion gaps under extreme temperature.

Structural Steel Fire Protection (Intumescent Coatings)

Passive fire protection coating to delay structural steel collapse for up to several hours.

4 Types of Passive Fire Protection

1. Fire Containment Systems

These systems include fire-rated walls, partitions, floors, and smoke control barriers designed to compartmentalize a building. 

Their purpose is to stop fire and smoke from spreading to other areas, giving occupants more time to evacuate and helping protect valuable assets.

2. Fire-Resistant Construction Materials

Passive fire protection also relies on specialized materials such as fire-resistant sealants, boards, panels, and protective coatings. 

These materials help maintain the integrity of walls, ceilings, and structural components when exposed to heat. 

3. Penetration Fire-Stopping

Openings created for pipes, ducts, electrical cables, and mechanical systems are often weak points in a building’s fire resistance. Penetration fire-stopping systems seal these gaps using certified materials so fire and smoke cannot pass through them. 

4. Structural Steel Fire Protection

Steel can lose strength rapidly in high temperatures. To prevent collapse, structural steel is coated with intumescent paint or protected using fire-resistant spray systems. 

These coatings expand when exposed to heat, forming a protective layer that insulates the steel and keeps it stable during a fire.

Active vs Passive Fire Protection – Quick Comparison

Feature

Active Fire Protection

Passive Fire Protection

Definition

Systems that detect, alert, or suppress fire automatically.

Systems that contain or slow fire and smoke without activation.

Examples

Sprinklers, fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors

Fire-rated doors, walls, ceilings, sealants, coatings, smoke barriers

Activation

Requires triggering (heat, smoke, or manual)

Works continuously without activation

Maintenance

Needs regular inspection and testing

Minimal maintenance, usually periodic checks

Purpose

Detects and actively controls fire

Prevents fire from spreading and protects structural integrity

Typical Use

Offices, factories, warehouses, residential buildings

All building types, especially high-rise, commercial, and industrial

Regulatory Compliance

NFPA, local fire codes

UL, ASTM, BS, NFPA standards

 

How Passive Fire Protection Works

Passive fire protection systems work by:

  • Limiting fire spread through compartmentation and fire-rated barriers.
  • Sealing building penetrations such as ducts, pipes, and cable entries to prevent fire and smoke migration.
  • Protecting structural steel using intumescent coatings or fire-resistant sprays to maintain building integrity.
  • Maintaining fire compartments with walls, ceilings, floors, and partitions to isolate affected areas.
  • Enhancing occupant safety by providing more time for evacuation during a fire.
  • Reducing property damage and minimizing the risk of structural collapse.

Benefits of Passive Fire Protection in Pakistan

  • Increased building safety
  • Compliance with national and international fire codes
  • Reduced structural damage
  • Controlled smoke movement
  • Life-saving evacuation time
  • Lower long-term maintenance costs

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Why You Need Passive Fire Protection

Pakistan’s updated safety regulations require fire systems in all high-rise, commercial, industrial, and public buildings. These systems prevent fire from spreading rapidly and support evacuation.

Which Passive Fire Protection System Do You Need?

For Homes & Small Offices

  • Fire-rated doors
  • Smoke barriers
  • Basic fire-stopping

For Large Buildings & Industrial Sites

  • Structural steel coating
  • Fire-rated walls & ceilings
  • Penetration fire-sealing
  • Expansion joint fire systems

Additional Options

  • Intumescent coatings
  • Cable & duct wrap protection

Top Passive Fire Protection Provider in Pakistan

GreenTech specializes in certified passive fire protection installation and complete compliance documentation for all major industries. 

Our solutions are designed to protect lives, limit property damage, and ensure building safety. Key features of our services include:

  • Certified Installation of fire-rated walls, doors, ceilings, and smoke barriers for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.
  • Comprehensive Compliance Documentation ensuring adherence to local and international fire safety standards.
  • Integration with Active Systems We can integrate passive systems with addressable fire alarm systems for complete fire safety.
  • Fire Suppression Readiness Our installations complement fire extinguishers in Pakistan to provide layered protection.
  • Custom Solutions for Any Industry, including factories, malls, hospitals, high-rise buildings, and data centers.
  • Long-Term Safety Support with inspection, maintenance, and upgrade services.

Locations We Cover

GreenTech provides passive fire protection services across major cities and industrial zones in Pakistan, ensuring safety and compliance nationwide:

  • Karachi – Fire-rated walls, doors, smoke barriers, and integration with fire alarm systems.
  • Lahore – Complete passive fire solutions for commercial and residential buildings.
  • Islamabad – Certified installation with full compliance documentation.
  • Rawalpindi – Fire compartments, intumescent coatings, and smoke containment.
  • Multan – Integrated passive and active fire protection systems.
  • Gujranwala – Fire-rated partitions, smoke barriers, and structural fire protection.

FAQs: Passive Fire

Passive fire refers to built-in systems that contain fire and smoke without needing activation. These include fire-rated walls, doors, ceilings, coatings, and barriers.

Common examples include fire-rated doors, fireproof ceilings, penetration sealants, and intumescent coatings.

Active systems detect or suppress fire (sprinklers, alarms). Passive systems contain or slow fire using walls, doors, barriers, and coatings.

Passive agents are materials like fireboards, sealants, intumescent paints, and fire-resistant insulation that control fire spread.

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