{"id":143079,"date":"2024-08-22T07:58:52","date_gmt":"2024-08-22T06:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=143079"},"modified":"2024-08-20T16:14:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T15:14:02","slug":"because-its-your-job-to-know-understanding-quelfires-new-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/building-control-news\/because-its-your-job-to-know-understanding-quelfires-new-campaign\/143079\/","title":{"rendered":"Because It\u2019s Your Job to Know : Understanding Quelfire\u2019s new campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

In February 2024 Quelfire launched its new campaign, \u2018BECAUSE IT\u2019S YOUR JOB TO KNOW\u2019, <\/a>focusing on responsibility in firestopping<\/h2>\n

Launched earlier this year<\/a>, the ‘BECAUSE IT’S YOUR JOB TO KNOW’ campaign aims to create an open conversation about embracing responsibility in firestopping.<\/p>\n

The key call to action is its white paper on early engagement. The white paper highlights how responsibility, collaboration, and early engagement in firestopping can ensure a project\u2019s smooth delivery, in line with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.<\/p>\n

But whose job is it to know? What do you need to know? When and how should you act, and more importantly, why?<\/p>\n

Firestopping is complex. It is not as simple as purchasing and installing products. The effectiveness of the firestop relies on factors like the design, installation, substrate, and required services. Many trades, from dryliners to M&E contractors and wall manufacturers, directly affect the efficiency of the whole system. Therefore, all stakeholders involved in the design and installation of service penetration seals must communicate effectively to ensure the building is constructed around tested details.<\/p>\n

Because of this, understanding your role in firestopping is crucial<\/h3>\n

One key aspect is recognising the importance of compartmentation and how products are tested and installed. It also involves knowing when you are needed in the firestopping process, specifically at what RIBA stages. Responsibility is essential at each stage as actions can have a cascading effect on the next stage, positively or negatively, depending on the level of commitment from individuals.<\/p>\n

Central to this understanding is knowing your competence and recognising when something is outside of it.<\/p>\n

Quelfire believes it is never too late to change the way you work. Taking proactive steps to do it right the first time will prove more beneficial than waiting for the government.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Change can take many forms. Education is one way the industry can advocate this:<\/p>\n