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Fire protection stopping is a process that involves filling openings in a building with fire-resistant materials to prevent the spread of fire, smoke, and heat. It’s a key part of passive fireproofing and is a legal requirement in the UK. 

Fire stopping is made up of three elements: 

• Fire-rated assembly: A wall or floor that’s fire-rated
• Fire stop material: A material like intumescent material or fire caulking
• Penetrating item: A plumbing pipe, electrical cables, or conduit

Some examples of fire protection stopping materials include:

• Intumescent sealants
• These sealants expand when exposed to high temperatures, filling gaps and sealing penetrations. They can be used around pipes, cables, and other penetrations. 
• Fire-rated mortar
• This cement-like compound is applied to seal larger openings or gaps. 
• Intumescent paints
• These coatings expand when exposed to high temperatures, forming an insulating barrier. 
• Acrylic sealants
• These sealants provide a flexible seal that suppresses the passage of fire, toxic gases, and smoke. They can be used for sealing annular joints around pipes, fire collars, and fire sleeves/wraps. 

Fire stopping creates fire-resistant compartments within a building to contain a fire and create a safe exit route for occupants.