Fire proofing

[OldieNewbie]

Hi all,

 

Could anyone tell me what is a Firewall? What is Compartment Wall? 
 

Is there a difference? 
 

Thanks 😊

[Mike]

A firewall is a generic term. A compartment wall is a fire-resistant wall that subdivides a building into separate sections.

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It’s usually But can be done with two walls together with a minimum of 50 mil void with fire stops along the perimeter  But can be done single (Shaft  wall) Needs to be done in none combustible MF or masonry 

If it’s in a void loft ceiling etc It can be done with a curtain 

 

[ETC]

The wall between an attached garage and a dwelling and a wall between a pair of semi-detached houses would be domestic examples of a compartment wall.

[nod]

I do hundreds of these each year 

Lots of variation 

[OldieNewbie]

18 hours ago, ETC said:

The wall between an attached garage and a dwelling and a wall between a pair of semi-detached houses would be domestic examples of a compartment wall.

So a part wall is technically a compartment wall? 

[ETC]

2 hours ago, OldieNewbie said:

So a part wall is technically a compartment wall? 

Yes.