Steel Needs Fire Protection

Structural steel loses strength rapidly in fire. Protection buys time for evacuation and stability.
Strength

How Steel Behaves in Fire

Structural steel loses approximately half its strength at 500°C. Without protection, failure happens fast. Fire protection buys the time needed for safe evacuation and structural stability.
protection

How Intumescent Coatings Protect Steel

Intumescent coatings expand when exposed to heat, forming a thick insulating char layer. This char slows the temperature rise of the steel beneath, allowing it to retain load-bearing capacity during the critical period specified by fire regulations.
obligation

Fire Protection is a Legal Requirement

UK Building Regulations demand fire-rated protection for structural steel. The required rating—30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes—depends on building use, height and occupancy. Compliance is not optional. It requires correct specification, proper application and complete documentation.
Execution

Application Quality Determines Fire Performance

The best products fail when applied poorly. Surface preparation, system adherence and precise wet film thickness control are non-negotiable. Shortcuts compromise fire performance and put lives and assets at risk.

Surface preparation ensures adhesion and durability

Accurate WFT delivers verified fire performance

Controlled application prevents system failure

Metrics

What Our Projects Deliver

Every project is measured against fire-rating requirements, WFT accuracy and regulatory compliance. These metrics reflect our methodology in practice.
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98%

First-pass WFT compliance

Measured at application and verified through environmental logging

100%

Approved Document B alignment

All projects certified against building safety standards

156

Projects completed since 2020

Across commercial, industrial and regulated sectors

47

Accredited surveyors and applicators

CHAS Elite, SMSTS and CSCS qualified

Expertise

Specialist Contractors Deliver Certainty

Fire protection for steel demands experience, accreditation and rigorous process. Only specialists can ensure compliant specification, methodical application, stringent quality assurance and proper certification. Your project deserves that standard.
Testimonials
“Working with Foster & Reeves was a completely different experience from other contractors we’ve dealt with in the past. From day one, they took the time to understand our operational needs.”
Sarah Donovan
CEO, Harborview Development
Testimonials
“Working with Foster & Reeves was a completely different experience from other contractors we’ve dealt with in the past. From day one, they took the time to understand our operational needs.”
Sarah Donovan
CEO, Harborview Development
Myles Howson
Managing Director
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