Fire protection is a critical consideration for architects, engineers, and contractors responsible for creating the design, specification and construction of new buildings. It must also be considered in the ongoing maintenance of occupied spaces. Effective fire control within a building is generally achieved through a combination of active and passive fire protection systems. Passive fire protection systems are integrated into a building's structure, restricting the spread of smoke and fire to a compartment comprising fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. To the extent possible, all penetrations through these fire-rated walls, floors and ceilings should be fire stopped in accordance with a tested and approved system. 

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