Commercial Firestopping in Miami, FL
Providing Superior Fireproofing Solutions Since 1982
Commercial properties require considerable protection against fires. At Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing, our firestopping specialists use the most advanced tools and technologies to create durable, lasting protection throughout your structure.
Whether you own or operate a restaurant, office building, apartment complex or other establishment in Miami, effective firestopping solutions will help keep your building intact in the event of a fire. Our solutions are tailored to meet your specific needs, and we always recommend solutions that comply with or exceed all relevant building codes and safety standards.
When you need commercial firestopping services in Miami, contact Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing at 954-315-0790. It’s our pleasure to help you find the best solutions for your building.
What Is Firestopping?
Firestopping is essential in determining whether your building suffers minor damage or total loss if a fire breaks out. It buys time for your fire suppression systems and first responders to put out the flames. By installing firestopping in your Miami building, you’ll make your building safer and have greater control over the path a fire follows.
It’s also required by a broad range of state and federal regulations, including:
Passive vs. Active Fire Protection
For optimal protection, installing a combination of active and passive fire protection is advisable. This includes fire detection/warning systems, containment systems and suppression systems. Combined, these systems will effectively hinder the spread of a fire and make it easier for first responders to extinguish the fire before it consumes your building.
Active fire protection is designed to prevent or minimize the growth of a fire. Active fire protection systems include smoke detectors, fire alarms, fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems.
Passive fire protection compartmentalizes the spaces in your building to slow and stop the spread of a fire, heat and smoke in your building. Commercial fireproofing systems are one example of passive fire protection.
Types of Firestopping for Your Miami Building
Every building is unique and requires thorough attention to detail and a broad range of firestopping solutions to create effective protection throughout the structure. We can install a variety of commercial firestopping solutions, including:
- Caulking and sealants: Our caulking and sealant solutions consist of high-temperature acrylic or silicone. Once applied and cured, these create smoke and gas-tight protective seals around pipes, doors, windows and adjoining spaces.
- Insulation and fire blankets: Our insulation solutions are manufactured using mineral wool, fiberglass or high-temperature insulation. When coupled with fire blankets and foam pillows, insulation and blankets effectively slow the spread of heat and flames through walls, ceilings and floors.
- Mortars: Composed of gypsum or cementitious materials, mortars create fireproof seals between wall assemblies and concrete floors. They can also create a seal between adjoining concrete surfaces and seal expansion joints in concrete slabs.
- Intumescent coatings: These coatings are engineered to expand when exposed to heat. This creates an insulated barrier around exposed columns and beams that protects the structure from heat and flames.
- Collars: Installed around flues, pipes, ducts and similar assemblies, collars are engineered to contain flames and prevent them from spreading into adjoining rooms.
Trusted Commercial Firestopping Contractor in Miami
Over the past 40 years, the professionals at Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing have established our company as one of the nation’s most experienced and trustworthy fire protection specialists. We’ve installed systems on a range of structures, including high-rise buildings, stadiums, recreational facilities, office buildings, retail centers and many more.
When you need dependable firestopping solutions, you can depend on our team to give you our best service and work quality. Of course, we don’t stop at firestopping. We also offer comprehensive commercial services, including:
When you want reliable, cost-effective commercial firestopping services in Miami, contact Alpha Insulation & Waterproofing at 954-315-0790.
