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fire break detail is incomplete along the top of the party wall

  • 13-11-2025 09:42PM
    #1
    Kealyboy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 409 ✭✭


    contrary to the Building Regulations requirement for semi detached dwellings. 

    how can I rectify this? Can I fill these gaps with fire resistant insulation or do I have to fill the gaps with blocks/bricks? What is the easiest way around us to comply with regulation? See pictures attached?

    Thank you

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  • #2
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,724 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    May I ask for context - who and during what event or activity were these identified as non-compliant?



  • #3
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,766 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058428352/fire-break-detail-is-incomplete-along-the-top-of-the-party-wall

    Bizarrely there is firestopping over the missing blocks.
    Doesn't need to be blockwork. Can is a suitable fire stop. The joints in the party wall and poor and I wouldn't consider that adequate either.

    Advise you neighbour, as it's a shared wall. They should by rights contribute have to the rectification.



  • #4
    Kaisr Sose
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,890 ✭✭✭Kaisr Sose


    What is the solution to this, just filling the gap/void with block/sand cement or proper fireproofing ?

    I ask as I know if an attic with similar issues



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