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[Request a Free Quote](/contact) [01903 372792](tel:01903372792) Operatives progressing through TTP assessment, working toward FIRAS accreditation. On-site Applied in place Working toward FIRAS accreditation One contact With steel painting £10m Public liability cover Overview ## Intumescent Spraying explained Intumescent spraying applies a fire-protection coating to structural steel that, in the event of fire, expands to insulate the steel — protecting its load-bearing capacity and buying critical time for safe evacuation. ### Who it's for It is for main contractors, developers and building owners who need passive fire protection to structural steel as part of a commercial build or refurbishment. ### When it's needed It is needed where structural steel requires a specified period of fire resistance, typically identified in the fire strategy and specification for a commercial building. ### Why go professional Professional application matters because intumescent coatings only perform to their fire rating when applied at the correct thickness by trained operatives — under-application silently undermines the protection when it is needed most. The cost of leaving it ## What happens if it's ignored Putting the job off — or trusting the wrong finish — rarely stays a small problem. - Unprotected structural steel loses strength rapidly in a fire, threatening the stability of the whole structure. - Intumescent applied below the specified thickness will not achieve its fire rating — a failure that is invisible until it matters most. - Poorly coordinated fire protection and steel painting can leave gaps in responsibility between trades. - Delaying fire-protection works can hold up sign-off and occupation of a commercial building. How we work ## Our process, step by step A clear, proven system that removes the guesswork and delivers a finish that lasts. 1. 1 ### Enquiry & fire spec We review the fire strategy and specified fire-resistance period for the steel elements. 2. 2 ### RAMS & planning Method statements and risk assessments are prepared, and works coordinated with steel painting where relevant. 3. 3 ### Access & protection Safe access is established and surrounding areas protected before application. 4. 4 ### Apply to thickness The intumescent system is applied on-site to the specified thickness for the required fire rating. 5. 5 ### Inspect & hand over Application is checked against specification and handed over as part of the coordinated package. The benefits ## Why choose Shaw Spray for intumescent spraying ### Passive fire protection On-site application that protects structural steel and buys time for safe evacuation. ### Single point of contact Coordinated alongside our structural steel painting for one responsible team. ### Flexible hours Out-of-hours and weekend working available to suit live sites and programmes. ### Qualified teams Site-safe operatives working within your principal contractor's regime. ### Progressing accreditation Operatives progressing through TTP assessment, working toward FIRAS accreditation. ### Insured delivery Backed by £10m public liability cover, with RAMS available on request. In detail ## Intumescent Spraying: materials, methods and more ### How intumescent coatings protect steel Intumescent coatings are a form of passive fire protection. Under normal conditions they look like a standard paint finish, but when exposed to the heat of a fire they react and expand to form an insulating char that slows the temperature rise of the steel beneath. This preserves the load-bearing capacity of the structure for the fire-resistance period set out in the building's fire strategy, giving occupants critical time to evacuate and the fire service time to respond. ### Application to the specified thickness The performance of an intumescent system depends entirely on it being applied at the correct dry film thickness for the specified fire rating and steel section. We apply intumescent coatings on-site to the required thickness, controlling the application so the system will perform as specified. Because under-application cannot be seen once the finish is on, competent, controlled application is essential — which is why we are progressing our operatives through TTP intumescent coating assessment. ### Working toward FIRAS accreditation We are currently progressing our operatives through TTP intumescent coating assessment and are working toward FIRAS accreditation. We are always happy to discuss the current status of our accreditation in relation to your specific project and its requirements, so you have a clear and honest picture before appointing us. ### Delivered with structural steel painting We deliver intumescent spraying as part of our wider structural steel and commercial coatings offer, which means fire protection and corrosion protection can be coordinated under a single point of contact. This avoids gaps between trades, keeps the programme moving, and is supported by qualified, site-safe teams with RAMS available on request, working across London and the South East. Explore more [Home](/)[Structural Steel Painting](/services/structural-steel-painting)[Architectural Metalwork Spraying](/services/architectural-metalwork-spraying)[Cladding Refurbishment](/services/cladding-refurbishment)[London](/service-areas/london)[Crawley & Gatwick](/service-areas/crawley-and-gatwick)[Horsham](/service-areas/horsham)[Contact](/contact) FAQs ## Intumescent Spraying — your questions answered Are you FIRAS accredited? We are currently progressing our operatives through TTP intumescent coating assessment and are working toward FIRAS accreditation. We are happy to discuss the current status in relation to your specific project. What does intumescent coating do? It is passive fire protection that expands when exposed to fire to insulate structural steel, preserving its load-bearing capacity and buying critical time for safe evacuation. Do you apply it to the specified thickness? Yes. The system is applied on-site to the dry film thickness required for the specified fire rating, because performance depends on correct application. Can you deliver it with steel painting? Yes. We deliver intumescent spraying as part of our wider structural steel and commercial coatings package, giving you a single point of contact. Can you work out of hours? Yes. Out-of-hours and weekend working is available to suit live sites and programmes. Can you provide RAMS? Yes. Risk assessments and method statements are available on request for every project. Do you cover London and the South East? Yes. We deliver intumescent spraying on-site across London and the South East as part of our commercial coatings work. Related ## More commercial services [ Commercial ### Structural Steel Painting On-site structural steel painting to ISO 12944, delivered by qualified, site-safe teams. 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