There are several reasons why it is important to install passive fire safety measures:

1. Human safety: The main purpose of passive fire safety is to protect human life. By slowing the spread of fire and smoke, occupants or users of a building have more time to escape in the event of a fire.
2. Reduced damage: Passive fire protection also helps reduce damage to buildings and property. This can prevent significant financial losses and ensure business continuity.
3. Compliance with regulations: Many countries have strict building codes and fire codes that require passive fire safety measures to be implemented. Failure to comply with these regulations can lead to legal problems and fines.
4. Insurance requirements: Insurance companies may impose requirements for passive fire protection measures as a condition for providing coverage. Meeting these requirements can reduce the cost of insurance and increase the financial protection of a building or business.
5. Limiting fire damage: Passive fire safety measures, such as fire-resistant walls, doors and floors, help prevent or slow the spread of fire within a building. This gives emergency services more time to extinguish the fire before it spreads throughout the building.

Some examples of passive fire safety measures include fire-resistant walls and floors, fire doors, fire-resistant glazing, fire seals around penetrations and ventilation ducts, and the use of fire retardant materials in construction.

In short, installing passive fire safety measures is crucial to protect people and property from the far-reaching effects of fire, and it also helps comply with legal regulations and insurance requirements.

For more questions, please contact us at info@kbs-systems.be.

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Safe greetings,

Mickael Delodges.

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