Rockwool Fire Cavity Barrier: 2026 Office Pod Safety Guide

Acoustic pods and new partitions can change the hidden fire strategy of an office, particularly where suspended ceilings and service voids are involved.

What to consider
Cavity barriers are used to restrict the unseen spread of fire and smoke through concealed spaces. Stone-wool products are commonly specified because they can provide fire resistance while adapting to irregular gaps around ceilings, partitions and service routes. The important point is that a pod or partition installation cannot be considered in isolation from the building’s existing compartmentation.

Any fit-out involving new enclosed spaces should be reviewed by the appropriate fire and building-control professionals. Good planning at design stage is far easier than discovering after installation that a ceiling void, penetration or perimeter detail needs remedial work.

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