Façade Cavity Barriers Explained | Curtain Wall Fire Safety & Civil Defence Compliance
behind this architectural beauty lies an important responsibility: fire safety.
In curtain wall systems, the cavity between the slab edge and the façade can allow fire and hot gases to travel vertically between floors if it is not properly protected.
This is where façade cavity barriers play a critical role.
In this video, we explain:
• How fire can spread through façade cavities
• The importance of cavity barrier systems in curtain wall buildings
• The role of Fire Life Safety (FLS) design
• Civil Defence compliance and façade fire safety
• The approval process including HOE fire consultants, material approvals, and shop drawings
• Continuous inspection stages during installation
Façade engineering is not only about design and aesthetics — it is also about protecting buildings and saving lives.
If you work in façade engineering, construction, fire safety, or curtain wall systems, this video will help you understand why cavity barriers are a key part of the building fire safety strategy.
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