Strengthening fire safety through innovation

BSB Engineering has been welcoming valued customers and partners to its factory prior to the official launch of the dedicated partnership of the Specwall A1 Specshaft system in the UK and Ireland.

Customers had a first-hand look at the Specwall A1 modular wall system with a mock-up installation integrated with BSB dampers, showcasing how the system works in practice and how it can be applied to real-world projects for smoke shaft, lift shaft, and stairwell applications.

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Industry Insight & Discussion

Following the demonstration an in-depth discussion covering:

  • The difference between smoke shaft installations and duct testing (EN 12101-8).
  • Current challenges within the sector, including the Finishes and Interiors Sector (FIS) April 2024 safety alert, which raised concerns about gypsum-based systems being wrongly specified in mechanically ventilated smoke shafts.
  • Advances in smoke shaft system controls and software for both mechanical and natural ventilation.
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These discussions highlighted the urgent need for robust, fully tested solutions — and how Specwall A1 delivers a safe and compliant alternative.

Compliance & Confidence

The Specwall A1 Specshaft has been rigorously third-party tested and is fully compliant with:

  • BS EN 1366-1
  • BS EN 1366-8

With up to 180 minutes of fire resistance, the product offers both safety and performance without the complications often seen in traditional plasterboard-based shaft systems.

Our guests shared valuable feedback on both the product and the solutions with the BSB Lobby Damper.

Their insights reinforced how this partnership between BSB and Specwall will bring real value to projects across the UK and Ireland.

The partnership with Specwall and the insights from guests marks an exciting new chapter for BSB as we continue to provide innovative, compliant, and practical fire safety solutions to the construction industry.

We’d like to thank everyone who has attended and contributed to discussions, and we look forward to working with you on future projects.

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