University of Hull – DAIM IT Teaching Space Building
Passive Fire Protection for a Live Education Environment
At Bee Fire Protection Ltd, we were appointed to deliver passive fire protection works at the University of Hull’s new DAIM IT Teaching Space Building.
The project formed part of a major investment in specialist teaching facilities and required fully compliant fire stopping works to support safe occupation ahead of the January 2023 academic semester.
Project Overview
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Client: University of Hull
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Project: DAIM IT Teaching Space Building
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Sector: Education
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Location: Hull
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Services Provided: Fire Stopping, Acoustic Sealing
The project involved delivering passive fire protection to all wall and floor penetrations within the building’s fire compartmentation, alongside acoustic sealing to wall penetrations as part of the wider construction requirements.
Project Requirements
As a new teaching facility, the building required:
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Fully compliant fire compartmentation
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Fire stopping to all service penetrations
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Acoustic sealing to meet performance requirements
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Delivery within a tight programme
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Completion in time for student occupation
Maintaining compliance while meeting programme deadlines was critical to ensure the building opened on schedule for the new semester.
Challenges & Considerations
The key challenge on this project was the compressed delivery programme. Any delays could have had a direct impact on the building’s planned opening and teaching schedules.
Additional considerations included:
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Coordinating works with other trades
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Ensuring fire stopping systems were installed exactly as tested
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Maintaining quality and traceability under time pressure
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Delivering works within an education environment with strict standards
Our Solution
Working closely with our client and the wider project team, we delivered a structured and well-coordinated passive fire protection programme.
Our works included:
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Fire stopping to all wall penetrations within fire compartmentation
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Fire stopping to all floor penetrations
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Acoustic sealing to wall penetrations
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Installation using tested and approved fire stopping systems
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Clear labelling and documentation to support compliance
Our experienced delivery teams ensured works were completed efficiently without compromising quality or compliance.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
All fire stopping works were installed in line with tested systems and manufacturer specifications, with a strong focus on accuracy, detailing, and traceability.
Quality assurance measures included:
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Correct product selection for each penetration type
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Visual inspection and verification of installations
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Clear identification of fire stopping measures
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Supporting documentation for fire safety records
This ensured the University received a fully compliant and auditable passive fire protection solution.
Project Outcome
The project was delivered on time and in line with programme requirements, allowing the DAIM IT Teaching Space Building to open as planned for the January 2023 semester.
The completed works provided:
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Compliant fire compartmentation
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Protected escape routes
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Reduced risk of fire and smoke spread
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Long-term fire safety assurance for staff and students
Education Sector Experience
This project demonstrates our experience delivering passive fire protection within education environments, where safety, compliance, and programme certainty are critical.
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