Fire-resistant separating structures & compartmentalization
Walls, ceilings, and flame barriers that divide your building into safe, manageable fire compartments.
Compartmentalization is the foundation of passive fire safety: by dividing a building into separate fire and smoke compartments, a fire stays confined to its point of origin for longer.
We realize and adapt fire-resistant walls, suspended ceilings, and flame barriers, in both new construction and existing structures, tailored to the desired compartment layout.
What you can expect
- New construction and modification of existing compartmentalization
- Flame barriers against the ceiling to prevent breakthrough
- Custom work in structure, penetrations, and connection details
- Advice on optimal compartmentalization layout
Applications
Standards & certification
- NEN 6068 and NEN 6069
- NEN-EN 1364 - non-loadbearing separating structures
Our team works VCA-certified and our organization is ISO 9001 and Kiwa (K21050) certified.
More about our certificationsWhat do fire-resistant separating structures cost?
Fire-resistant walls and ceilings are quoted per m2, depending on the construction (single or double boarded, insulation), the height, the required WBDBO, and the number of connection details and penetrations. Working at height and connecting to an existing, irregular structure increases the price. Flame barriers are relatively affordable per linear meter.
Common mistakes
- Not extending a wall or flame barrier all the way to the floor above or the roof, leaving an open space above the ceiling.
- Only addressing penetrations and connection details afterward, once the finishing is already complete.
- Applying insulation or boarding that deviates from the tested construction.
This is how we approach it
Survey & quote
We map out the situation and provide a detailed quote with scope and schedule.
Certified execution
Our VCA team carries out the work in accordance with applicable NEN standards, with minimal disruption.
Delivery & logbook
You receive a delivery file and digital logbook, and a maintenance contract if desired.
Questions about fire-resistant separating structures
A vertical baffle, usually mounted against the ceiling, that delays the horizontal spread of smoke and flames beneath a ceiling.
Yes, via the consultation and assessment service - often the first step in a project.
Where fire-resistant separating structures often come into play
Healthcare institutions
Compartmentalization and fire protection provisions in buildings where evacuation is not an option.
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Fire separations and penetrations around critical IT infrastructure, executed without downtime.
View sectorEducation
Fire protection provisions in school buildings, scheduled around the class timetable and holidays.
View sectorParking garages
Structural protection and compartmentalization in parking garages, including the risks of EV charging.
View sectorRelated services
Consultancy & Assessment
From quickscan to full inventory: we clearly map out the fire safety of your building.
More about this serviceMaintenance & Inspection
Periodic inspection and maintenance keep your fire protection provisions demonstrably in order.
More about this serviceFire-Resistant Seseals
Certified sealing of cable, pipe, and duct penetrations so that fire and smoke compartments remain intact.
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