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Construction Guides Terms of Service
Building Regulations and Other Guidance
Part A Structure
Part B Fire Safety Volume 1 all other types of buildings excluding dwelling houses.
Part B Fire Safety Volume 2 dwelling houses
Part C Site Preparation and Resistance to Moisture
Part D Materials and Workmanship
Part E Sound
Part F Ventilation
Part G Hygiene
Part H Drainage
Part J Heat Producing Appliances
Part K Stairways, Ladders, Ramps and Guards
Part M Access and Use Dwellings
Part L Energy Conservation
Timber Frame Construction
Building Energy Ratings
Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Systems
Air Leakage
Acceptable Construction Details
Irish Water Requirements for Dwellings
Radon
Typical Inspection Reports
Firestops are defined under Technical Guidance Document B as a protective seal provided to close an imperfect fit or design tolerance ope between different construction materials or elements. They are a non-combustible material that is installed to restrict or completely prevent the smoke or fire spread between areas. Typically, wire-reinforced rock fibre is used as a firestop material in timber frame construction.
It is important that firestops are installed as per the timber frame manufacturer’s instructions and only installed by competent personnel.
