Fire/smoke resisting dampers are used to prevent fire and smoke from passing from one compartment to another through Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. It is important that such dampers are adequately fire tested and are installed in accordance with the damper manufacturer's instruction which must take into account site conditions and the variable order of different trades from contract to contract.

EAPFP member companies offer guidance for the fire protection of structural steelwork. This includes reactive and non-reactive protection.

The ASFP 'Blue Book' is an industry guide for those involved in the specification, installation, inspection and verification of fire rated ductwork. Includes colour diagrams of types and functions of various systems

Guidance on the provision of proprietary materials and systems used to provide fire rated partitions.

The ASFP 'Orange Book' provides guidance on the use of proprietary fire retardant coating systems to enhance the fire performance of robust substrates that are commonly used in the UK�s construction industry.

Guidance on the the provision of proprietary materials and systems used to provide fire stopping and sealing of penetrations within fire separating elements.