Our RD7-1 Book Launch WHAT: Book launch Reference Document RD-7 “Fire Door Inspections in University and College Buildings” WHEN: 9th April 2025 WHERE: The Garden Room, The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, Middle Temple Lane, London, EC4Y 9BT To...
03 Types of Inspections for Fire Resisting Doors; and here’s why. Passive fire protection is an integral and important component of fire protection and fire safety in buildings. Effective fire compartmentation is required to preserve life and protect buildings, their...
Here at Golden Thread Fire Delay, we believe that business and sustainability go hand in hand - The world is changing and the time for net zero is now! We have just received business certification from Planet Mark for our commitment for a net zero future and efforts...
For too long, the passive fire protection (PFP) industry has had to operate in a reactive, rather than proactive, manner. Firestopping contractors have been left to grapple with the consequences of poorly planned and executed installation of services, leading to...
As 2024 comes to an end we at Golden Thread have been reflecting on the success we’ve had this year. We decided to break the year down by milestones…Fire Safety & Evacuation Seminar In June this year we organized a Fire Safety & Evacuation Seminar held at the...
Retirement is a significant milestone in a person’s life, a milestone that deserves to be celebrated. So, last week we gave a supportive farewell to our dedicated Credit Controller, Mick Delay, together as a team we shared lunch, laughs and many memories. To our...
In a recent interview with the FPA, Alan draw’s on insights from the Grenfell Tower fire, and highlights the need for proactive expertise in fire safety management. In the article, Alan describes the establishment of a working group under the National Association of...
To create a workplace that prioritises the well-being of its employees, requires a deep understanding of the psychology behind fostering a positive safety culture in health and safety management. Understanding the interplay of human factors, attitudes, and behaviors...
In our industry, ensuring fire safety measures meet stringent standards is of utmost importance. For years, key stakeholders such as the ASFP, leading tier 1 contractors, and specialist passive fire protection contractors have consistently underscored the necessity of...
Firstly, let’s consider how intumescent paint works and what exactly lies beneath the surface of these seemingly ordinary coatings. Unprotected structural steel begins to lose its structural capacity at around 520 degrees Celsius for columns or 620 degrees Celsius for...