This Passive Fire Penetration Sealing SOP (Safe Operating Procedure) sets out how to seal pipes, cables, cable trays, conduits and ducts passing through fire and smoke-rated walls, floors and shafts using tested fire-rated sealants, collars, wraps, pillows or mortar. It covers confirming the FRL and tested system, locating services before coring, dust control, access equipment and confined areas, installing to the tested design, labelling and recording each penetration, and emergencies. It's written by WHS specialists, aligned to Australian WHS legislation, and fully editable in Microsoft Word.
Who it's for
Passive fire protection contractors
Electricians and data cablers
Plumbers and mechanical services contractors
Fire-rated wall and ceiling installers
Builders and building maintenance contractors
Use it to
Train and induct workers in exactly how you expect the task to be done
Keep a clear reference at the machine, in the vehicle or on site
Record competency with the built-in sign-off
Show clients, insurers and auditors your safe work methods are written down
What this SOP covers
Silica and other dust from core drilling, cutting or grinding
Skin, eye and airway exposure to uncured sealant, mortar or foam and curing fumes
Drilling into live electrical, gas, water or data services
Falls from ladders, EWPs or in ceiling spaces
Confined or restricted spaces such as risers, subfloors and shafts
Compromising the fire rating with incorrect or incomplete sealing systems
Manual handling of sealant, mortar bags, collars and access equipment
Cuts from metal collars, cable tray edges and cutting tools
Noise and vibration from core drills and hole saws
Being struck by dropped tools or debris overhead
What's included
10 pre-operational checks, from training and fall-arrest rescue to the FRL, tested sealing system, SDS, service locating, access equipment, ventilation, tools and barricading
An 11-step operating procedure covering confirming the FRL, barricading, access, removing old material, dust control, installing to the tested design, curing, labelling and recording
Isolation and energy control for power tools, live services near the penetration, securing access equipment and fire protection system impairments
6 shutdown, housekeeping and post-operation steps
Emergency actions for fire or alarms, chemical splash or fume exposure and service strikes
PPE checklist and a list of related documents
Competency acknowledgement and worker sign-off
Space for your logo, SOP number, version and review dates
Why use this template
Saves hours compared with writing an SOP from a blank page
Written as clear, numbered steps that workers can follow on the job
Fully editable, so you can match it to your equipment, site and how your team works
The competency sign-off gives you a training record from day one
How it works
Buy online and download straight away. You'll also get an email with your link.
Add your logo, company name, SOP number and dates.
Check it suits your equipment and site, and edit anything you need to.
Train your workers and have them sign the competency acknowledgement.
Need more than one SOP?
This SOP is also included in the Ultimate Fire Services SOP Bundle. At $197 for the whole bundle, it works out much cheaper than buying SOPs one at a time.
Common questions
Does it cover building fire-rated walls?
No. It covers sealing service penetrations through existing fire and smoke-rated elements. Constructing fire-rated walls or partitions isn't covered.
Can I mix components from different systems?
No. The SOP requires each sealing system to be installed strictly to its tested design, without mixing or substituting components from different fire-rated systems.
Does it cover isolating sprinklers or alarms?
No. Where sprinkler, detection or alarm systems must be impaired or isolated, the SOP refers you to a separate Fire Protection System Impairment and Isolation procedure.
Can I change it?
Yes. It's a Microsoft Word file, so you can add, remove or change any step, check or hazard, and add your own logo and details.
Does it suit my state?
Yes. It's written to the model WHS laws and suits all states and territories, including Victoria under the OHS Act and Regulations.
What if it doesn't suit my work?
You're covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee if it isn't fit for purpose.
