Understand
The Fire
First
What is Fire and how Does it Spread??
Fire occurs when three essential elements come together:
🔥 Source of Ignition: Such as electrical faults, sparks, cigarettes, welding work, or open flames.
🔥 Source of Fuel: Furniture, cables, plastics, wood, paper, insulation, fabrics, chemicals, and other combustible materials.
🔥 Source of Oxygen: The oxygen naturally present in the surrounding air.
When these three elements combine, a fire begins....If somebody falls asleep while smoking and his bed is ignited by the cigarette, then cigarette is the source of ignition, bed is the source of fuel and air is source of oxygen.
A fire doesn't spread only through open spaces.
It often travels through hidden service penetrations such as: Electrical cable openings | Plumbing pipe penetrations | HVAC ducts | Utility shafts | Ceiling voids | Expansion joints | Wall openings | Floor penetrations | Door gaps | Unsealed construction holes
These hidden openings act like highways, allowing flames, smoke, and toxic gases to move from one compartment to another, often within minutes.
Passive
Fire
Protection
"A fire can start anywhere — but it should never spread everywhere."
The Principle of Compartmentation
When all shafts, ducts, doors, cable penetrations, pipe penetrations, and construction openings are correctly sealed with certified firestop systems, fire and smoke are contained within the affected compartment instead of spreading throughout the building...This compartmentation significantly reduces the risk of fire propagation, improves evacuation time, minimizes property damage, and supports compliance with modern fire safety standards.
Did
You
Know ??
75%
Fire deaths occur due to smoke inhalation.
57%
Victims are often not in the room where the fire started.
Smoke
Can travel 120-420 feet per minute under favorable fire conditions.
Fire
Can spread rapidly through unsealed service penetrations.
Visibilty
47% of survivors caught in a fire could not see more than 12 feet.
WITHOUT Fire Sealing
❌ Smoke spreads
❌ Fire spreads
❌ Toxic gases spread
❌ Escape becomes difficult
WITH Fire Sealing
✔️Fire contained
✔️Smoke contained
✔️More evacuation time
✔️Reduced property damage
Why
Choose
Us?
Serving Kolkata Since 2007
Trusted by Leading Builders
We have pioneered the introduction of Passive Fire Protection System at Kolkata. This technology stops the propogation of fire and smoke both vertically and horizontally.
It has been found that 75% of fire deaths happen due to smoke inhalation in case of Fire. With Passive Fire Protection we are stopping both Smoke and Fire simultaneously.
Make Kolkata Safe
Join Our Mission
Every building deserves protection against fire and smoke.
Let us inspect your building and recommend the right Passive Fire Protection solution.
Frequently asked questions
What is Passive Fire Protection?
Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is a system designed to contain fire and smoke within a specific area of a building. It helps prevent the spread of fire through walls, floors, shafts, ducts, and service penetrations, giving occupants valuable time to evacuate safely and allowing emergency responders to control the fire.
What is Passive Fire Sealing?
Passive Fire Sealing is the process of sealing all openings, gaps, and penetrations in fire-rated walls and floors using certified firestop materials. These openings are commonly created for electrical cables, plumbing pipes, HVAC ducts, cable trays, and other building services.
The objective is to maintain the fire-resistance rating of the building and prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases.
Why is Passive Fire Sealing important?
During a fire, unsealed openings become pathways for flames, smoke, and toxic gases to spread rapidly throughout a building. Proper Passive Fire Sealing contains the fire within its compartment, significantly reducing risks to life, property, and business operations.
What is the difference between Active Fire Protection and Passive Fire Protection?
Active Fire Protection includes systems that detect or suppress fire, such as:
- Fire alarms
- Smoke detectors
- Sprinkler systems
- Fire extinguishers
Passive Fire Protection works continuously without activation. It prevents the spread of fire and smoke by maintaining the integrity of fire-rated walls, floors, and service penetrations.
Both systems work together to provide comprehensive fire safety.
Is Passive Fire Protection mandatory?
Yes. Passive Fire Protection is an essential component of modern fire safety practices and is widely incorporated into building codes and fire safety guidelines for commercial, industrial, healthcare, hospitality, and high-rise buildings. Requirements may vary depending on the project type and applicable regulations.
Which areas require Passive Fire Sealing?
Passive Fire Sealing is commonly required for:
✅ Cable penetrations
✅ Electrical conduits
✅ Metal pipes
✅ PVC pipes
✅ Cable trays
✅ HVAC ducts
✅ Service shafts
✅ Expansion joints
✅ Wall penetrations
✅ Floor penetrations
✅ Fire-rated doors
✅ Construction joints
Which buildings require Passive Fire Protection?
Passive Fire Protection is recommended for almost every commercial and institutional building, including:
- High-rise Residential Buildings
- Commercial Complexes
- IT Parks
- Data Centres
- Hospitals
- Hotels
- Shopping Malls
- Factories
- Warehouses
- Educational Institutions
- Metro Stations
- Airports
- Industrial Plants
How do I know if my building requires Fire Sealing?
If your building has cables, pipes, ducts, or service penetrations passing through fire-rated walls or floors, it should be assessed for Passive Fire Sealing.
Our technical experts can conduct a professional site inspection and recommend appropriate firestop solutions.
How long does Passive Fire Sealing last?
When installed correctly using certified systems and maintained appropriately, Passive Fire Sealing is designed to provide long-term fire protection throughout the intended service life of the building or until the penetration is altered.
Can Passive Fire Sealing be installed in existing buildings?
Yes.
Passive Fire Sealing can be installed in both new construction projects and existing buildings during renovation, upgrades, compliance improvements, or maintenance activities.
Do you provide testing and documentation?
Yes.
Smoke Seal testing provided by usat site on completion of the job and further documentation is also provided by the manufacturer of all the products used for sealing.
Which standards do your Passive Fire Protection solutions follow?
Our Passive Fire Protection solutions are selected based on project requirements and utilize systems tested and certified under recognized national and international fire testing standards wherever applicable.
Why choose Armatix India Pvt.Ltd. for Passive Fire Sealing in Kolkata?
With years of industry experience, we provide complete Passive Fire Protection solutions—from technical consultation and risk assessment to professional installation and documentation.
Our expertise includes:
- Site Survey & Risk Analysis
- Passive Fire Sealing Installation
- Firestop Engineering Solutions
- Fire & Smoke Compartmentation
- Certified Firestop Systems
- Quality Documentation
- Experienced Installation Team
- Landmark Projects Across Kolkata
Our mission is simple:
Making Kolkata Safer—One Building at a Time.
How can I request a site inspection or quotation?
Getting started is easy.
Simply contact our team by phone, WhatsApp, or through the enquiry form on this page. Our experts will schedule a site visit, understand your project requirements, conduct an assessment if required, and provide the most suitable Passive Fire Protection solution for your home/floor/building.