MEP services penetration seals

On 2 July 2026, CIAT published a new webinar in their Building Safety Insight series.

This insightful presentation explores the critical role of Passive Fire Protection in modern construction, with a focused deep dive into the design and specification of MEP services penetration seals, one of the most challenging and frequently misunderstood aspects of fire safety.

Set against the backdrop of the post Grenfell regulatory landscape, the session highlights the industry’s shift from informal, site-led decisions to a compliance-driven, system-based approach that demands rigorous design coordination and evidence-based solutions.

It gives a clear understanding of:

• What passive fire protection is and how it preserves compartmentation.
• The importance of tested and certified fire-stopping systems, not assumptions.
• Why early-stage design coordination (RIBA Stages 3 & 4) is essential to success.
• The risks of poor planning, including costly redesigns and compliance failures.
• Practical guidance on integrating spacing rules, penetration layouts, and schedules into coordinated BIM models.

Through real-world examples and structured best practice aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, the presentation demonstrates how designers, engineers, and project teams can collaboratively deliver robust, compliant, and buildable fire protection solutions from concept through to construction.

Watch the webinar here.

--CIAT

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