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Learn from our technical experts and researchers about the perfect way to build a passive fire protection solution. Discover in depth articles about fire safety engineering, Promatised testing methods and innovative products that will change the way we build.

Heat and smoke extraction system in the new Puskás Ferenc Stadium
Multi-storey and high capacity buildings such as sports facilities need reliable safe evacuation and fire protection systems. Learn more about the solution implemented in a project, planned to accommodate 67,000 persons.

General information about structural steel fire protection
Overview of structural steel constructions and their loadbearing capacity, as well as related testing and certification.

How to design a safe escape route
Put a safe escape route on top of your priority list when you design your passive fire protection plan.

Deciding what type of fire protection to use with steel structures
Fire protection of steel structures is best considered in the planning phase, as later unsolvable problems may occur. Depending on building purposes, there are 3 main choices, namely fire stopping paint, fire stopping boards or fire stopping sprays.

The perfect firestopping solution: 8 mistakes to avoid if you wish to set it up
A firestopping solution is a system designed to contain the spread of fire in a building. Read about 8 mistakes to avoid when implementing such a passive fire protection solution.

Fire testing: focus on systems rather than products
Learn why building fires are complex, scientific events, why no fire incident is ever the same, and why fire testing procedures should reflect this.

Pipe penetration seals - insulation, hanging, pipe wall thickness and pipe end configuration
Learn more about the most important elements you should pay attention to when designing or planning a pipe penetration seal as part of a fire stopping system. Find out which are the European standards used for testing and classification.

Fire Rated Ductworks – a very important part of fire safety
Fire rated ductworks are a very important element of fire safety and a passive fire protection solution for smoke and air management in a building.

How hot is a fire? A quick guide to standard time-temperature curves
An introduction to fire curves, the ultimate tool for passive fire protection.

Everything you need to know about fire safety in electric vehicle charging stations
As more people gain access to electric vehicles, charging power stations can become a major security risk. How to protect electric charging areas from fires?

Fire partitions – keeping the fire where it is
Fire partitions are all vertical and horizontal constructions in a building to stop a fire and heat from spreading. Read more and choose the best solution for your project.

Seal The Gaps: Fire Stopping Systems And Solutions PROMASTOP® and PROMASEAL®
Sealing any gaps in fire resistant constructions is important to save lives and property. Promat offers a full range of fire stopping products, systems and solutions.

Intumescent paints - efficient way of protection of steel materials against fire
Intumescent coating, often referred to as intumescent paint, is one of the easiest and most efficient means of protecting load bearing elements of buildings against fire as it delays their collapse by insulating its structural elements.

Fire resistance standards – fire reaction in testing of materials & products
A brief overview of the most important international fire resistance standards defining fire reaction in the testing of materials and products.

Fire resistance standards for testing of construction systems
A brief overview of the most important international fire resistance standards defining fire reaction in testing of construction systems.

International fire curves – useful tool for designing fire safety
Everything you need to know about the specifics of the different types of fire that could occur. Learn how you can use their realistic fire time-temperature curves to design fire safety in buildings.

Pipe penetration seals – insulation and pipe material
Which are the most important things you need to know, to choose the best insulation for your fire stopping system. Learn the basic rules for metal pipes and pipes, made of combustible materials.

Application issues and pipe penetration seals
What are the most important considerations, each construction company needs to take to ensure fire safety, when designing and constructing pipe penetration seals.

Key parameters for fire protection of steel structures
Steel offers many advantages over other construction materials at various stages of its lifecycle, from production and architecture to use in construction, but also less demanding fire protection.

How to protect the structure of your building
The load bearing structure of your building needs protection to avoid the collapse during fire. Promat has a solution for steel, concrete, timber and composite structures.
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