The Architecture of Safety
In mission-critical environments—from the high-security Control Rooms of ESA-ESTEC to high-rise hospitals—compromised fire safety isn't merely a failure; it's a catastrophic operational and financial event. BraVeBo B.V. is your proven specialist in Passive Fire Protection (PFP), the built-in, always-on systems that guarantee containment. We engineer safety into the very fabric of your building, securing critical assets and guaranteeing business continuity. We don't just achieve compliance; we surpass it.
Your compliance ends where our certification begins.
Closing the Critical Vulnerability
The Firewall Integrity Paradox
Buildings inherently require utility penetrations for every vital system: cables, pipes, and ducts. Every single one is a critical vulnerability.
The Unsealed Threat
If left unsealed, these openings become immediate conduits for the rapid, three-dimensional spread of flames, heat, and toxic smoke, leading to rapid structural failure and catastrophic asset loss. Most fire deaths are due to smoke inhalation rather than burns—another reason smoke-tightness matters.
The BraVeBo Engineering Solution
We implement highly specialized firestops—certified systems using advanced materials (intumescent, endothermic, and ablative compounds). These solutions are engineered to permanently seal gaps, maintaining the fire-resistance rating of the structure.
The Superior Reliability of Passive Systems
Unlike active systems requiring activation, the simplicity of PFP means higher reliability and zero downtime for checks. Our seals are always on guard.
Precision Firestopping Systems: Beyond Basic Fire Foam
We engineer and deploy fully tested systems that deliver absolute compartmentalization. We avoid generic PU fire foams as a primary firestop unless the exact assembly is tested and classified, because many such foams are combustible and can contribute to smoke development. Our solutions are custom-matched to the life-cycle demands of your building's systems using high-performance materials from leading manufacturers like Firetect and Rockwool.
The Substandard Risk vs. The BraVeBo Certified Solution
| The Substandard Risk | The BraVeBo Certified Solution & Benefit |
|---|---|
| Combustible Fire Foams: Can produce dense, toxic smoke and fail to provide a reliable seal. | High-Density Mineral Wool (>160kg/m³): Naturally non-combustible, provides excellent thermal insulation and does not produce significant toxic smoke. Ideal for backing and fire-stopping large openings. |
| Unsealed Gaps & Joints: Allow the rapid passage of smoke and hot gases. | Layered Sealing Systems: We use loose wool as a backing material, sealed with intumescent sealant and finished with an airtight coating. This multi-stage system ensures integrity against fire, heat, and smoke. |
| Inadequate Penetration Seals: Fail to accommodate movement or properly seal plastic pipes. | Graphite-Based Intumescent Strips & Collars: For joints and pipe penetrations. Graphite-based materials offer a high-yield expansion when heated, creating a solid char that crushes melting plastic pipes and seals gaps completely. |
Why Traceability Matters
We deliver the documented, audited evidence of safety. Our commitment to traceability builds unparalleled trust and mitigates your liability.
Traceable Compliance: The Core Frameworks
| Compliance Area | Standard / Certification | Technical Description & Assurance |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Resistance | WBDBO — determined per NEN 6068 (Bbl) | Guarantees the period your structure resists fire penetration (Doorslag) and spreading over its surface (Overslag). |
| Smoke Tightness | WRD (NEN 6075 — Sa / S200) | Ensures seals are absolutely smoke-tight, preserving escape routes and protecting sensitive electronics from toxic fumes. |
| Penetration Sealing | NEN-EN 1366-3 (Test Method) | The European test method for penetration seals, validating system integrity under extreme stress. |
| Linear Joint Sealing | NEN-EN 1366-4 (Test Method) | The required test standard for linear gap systems, ensuring compartmentalization integrity at wall and floor joints. |
| Safety Management | VCA VOL Certificate | Demonstrates company-wide commitment to HSE at high-risk sites. |
A Legal and Insurance Imperative, Not an Option
In the Netherlands and the EU, effective fire stopping is a legal requirement under the Dutch Building Decree (Bbl). Under the CPR (EU 305/2011), products covered by a harmonized standard or assessed via ETA (EAD/ETAG 026 route) must have a Declaration of Performance (DoP) and CE marking. Furthermore, building owners bear a continuous legal responsibility to maintain all fire safety measures. This includes ensuring the ongoing integrity of certified fire-resistant seals and fire compartments, a mandatory condition of your occupancy permit.
- Mandatory Compliance: Adherence to the Bbl and relevant NEN standards is mandatory for building approval and occupancy.
- Insurance Validity: In the event of a fire, insurance claims can be voided if investigations prove that non-compliant or substandard fire-stopping materials contributed to the spread of fire or smoke.
- Specific Duty of Care: Bbl imposes a specific duty of care on the building user/operator and the owner to prevent hazardous situations and maintain fire-safety measures; appoint a responsible person in your FM/governance to execute this duty.
Our Process: A Disciplined Approach for Uninterrupted Operations
- Elite Expert Teams: Our disciplined specialists maintain top-tier safety qualifications (VCA VOL and NEN 3140), reflecting our dedication to zero-incident work.
- Surgical Planning: We execute work under flexible, non-disruptive schedules, operating around your most critical up-time periods with minimal footprint.
- Digital Compliance Dossier: Provision of comprehensive annual inspection reports and detailed, geolocated logbooks for your permanent safety file.
Contact
Name: Ernestas Belaūsas — Managing Director
Location: Zoetermeer, Zuid-Holland
Work Area: Netherlands 