Why Firestopping in Buildings Matters
Understanding fire protection attributes can help save lives
When Fire Strikes, Design Matters: Safeguarding Lives Through Firestopping
The causes of fire outbreaks are varied, unpredictable and often outside the control of the building designer. This puts lives and assets at risk. It is a serious threat to any building, be it residential, office buildings, industrial facilities, hospitals, and infrastructure. Therefore, protection against fire hazards should be become an integral part of building planning, construction, and maintenance. Hilti with the commitment of making construction better is inviting readers to further explore firestop as passive fire protection systems to protect buildings as well as human lives from the dangers of fire and smoke through "Firestopping in Buildings" book. For Indonesian readers, the book has been localized with a title of "Firestopping Pada Bangunan".
Passive Fire Protection Through Building Compartmentation
Effective fire compartmentation involves sealing openings in walls and floors with appropriate passive firestop solutions. These solutions—ranging from modular systems to sealants, putties, and foams—form barriers that resist smoke, flames, and water. By doing so, they help contain a fire to its point of origin and prevent it from spreading to other areas of a building.
In this video, our expert explains the potential consequences and legal liabilities that can arise from inadequate passive fire protection, highlighting why proper firestopping is critical to building safety
Premium Support for Building Design Professionals
Integrating fire protection early in the building design process is essential to ensure correct installation, save time, and simplify coordination across disciplines. However, achieving this can be complex—even for experienced professionals.
At Hilti, we support building designers with comprehensive technical expertise, approval documentation, design software, and specialized training programs to help streamline your work and deliver compliant, safer buildings.
In‑House Testing for International Approvals
At Hilti, we perform comprehensive firestop testing in our own state‑of‑the‑art laboratories, in full compliance with the most stringent international standards, including EN, ASTM/UL, and more. Beyond fire resistance, our pre‑engineered solutions undergo continuous additional testing—covering movement, seismic performance, acoustics, and environmental conditions—to ensure long‑term reliability and global approval.
Discover how our solutions are validated by experiencing a real‑life fire test from inside a testing furnace in this video.
A Trusted Partner with Over 30 Years of Experience
No matter the size or complexity of your project, Hilti’s global network of firestop experts is ready to deliver the right solution. With more than three decades of experience working in accordance with local codes and regulations worldwide, we are equipped to serve as your reliable problem‑solving partner—virtually anywhere.
Explore our state‑of‑the‑art research, development, testing, and production facilities to see how expertise, innovation, and quality come together to support your project success.
Building Safer Spaces: Hilti’s Guide to Firestopping in Buildings
"FIRESTOPPING PADA BANGUNAN" BOOK
All you need to know about fire containment in building
Firestopping Pada Bangunan is an Indonesian language fire protection book written by Engr.Kamalika Kundu and Dana Lutfi Ilmansyah S.T., M.Sc. in collaboration with Prof. Ir. Yulianto S. Nugroho, M.Sc., Ph.D. from University of Indonesia about firestopping. In this book contain in-depth information on the concept of firestopping – building applications, standards for performance assessment, and criteria for selection, installation, and inspection. This book aim to provide complete guide and useful resource for professionals such as building owners & managers, planners, technical consultants, building inspectors, and individual who is interested in understanding the importance of firestop.