One-Hour Fire-Rated Partitions | LPS 1508 Accredited 1-Hour Fire-Rated Walls

Stancold’s composite panel fire-rated partitions offer proven performance in passive fire protection, controlling temperature and smoke spread in the event of fire. Our systems achieve complete fire ratings from 30 to 240 minutes, ensuring compliance with Building Regulations and insurance requirements across a wide range of commercial and industrial applications.

One-hour fire-rated partitions are among the most frequently specified solutions for dividing and reconfiguring commercial warehouse spaces, whether creating office enclosures, storage areas, or multi-tenanted units within speculative developments.

How we work with other contractors

Throughout every project, Stancold’s technical team works collaboratively to develop a bespoke fire-rated solution tailored to your project’s requirements and site conditions. Our LPS 1500 accredited installation team are among the few in the UK certified to install LPS 1208 approved compartmentation systems, as assessed by the LPCB. Upon completion and inspection, we issue full certification confirming the fire rating of the installed partitions, providing the assurance your client and their insurers require.

As a competitive alternative to traditional blockwork and jumbo stud partitioning, Stancold’s composite panel systems offer faster installation with no wet trades required.

Looking to see how we can assist with your next project?

For more information on Stancold’s one-hour firewalls and to discuss your project in more detail, please give us a call on 0117 316 7000 or get in touch.

System Benefits

Speedy Low Cost Installation (up to 2000m² per week)
Fully Accredited & Quality Assured Construction
Pre-Finished, Maintenance-Free & Easy To Repair
Fully Demountable & Recyclabe

Unsupported Spans in Excess of 7.5m
Thermally Efficient Construction (U Values as low as 0.22w/m²k)
Can Offer Up to 2 Hour Fire Resistance
Fully Building Regulation Compliant

FAQ

1. What is passive fire protection?

As opposed to active fire protection such as fire alarms and fire suppressants, passive fire protection is built into the property in form of a fire rated wall or door for instance, and does not require activating in order to fulfil its role.

Passive fire protection is fundamental to the construction of industrial and commercial buildings.
The scope of passive fire protection is to maintain the fire to its point of origin and prevent the flames and smoke from spreading through the building. Passive fire protection has the ability to protect the structural integrity of the property reducing its likelihood to collapse thus maintaining vital escape routes, limiting the damage to the property and reducing repair costs.

2. Why are Mineral Fibre cored composite panels suitable for passive fire protection?

Passive fire protection systems based on composite panels are more flexible, cheaper and quicker to install than traditional masonry or jumbo stud partitions.

Mineral Fibre panels have the ability to prevent the penetration of hot gases and flames and can reduce the temperature rise on the unexposed side of a fire, thus preventing fire spread through radiated heat.

The advanced sandwich structure provides panel strengths in excess of 50 kN/m². Combined with a weight of just 15–38 kg/m², depending on panel thickness, installation becomes far quicker and easier. The weight includes insulation, vapour barrier and finished surfaces.

3. Why can Stancold offer professional advice?

As members of the FPA (Fire Protection Association) we can provide guidance regarding Building Regulations, loss prevention and risk assessment.

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