Fire-rated insulated panel wall under construction within industrial building
Services 03 — Firewalls & Security Rooms

Firewalls &
Security Rooms

Fire-rated compartmentation, fire barriers, and secure storage environments constructed within industrial and commercial buildings to meet building regulations and protect critical assets.

What We Deliver
Fire-rated wall and partition construction
Certified compartmentation to building regulations
Secure rooms for high-value or sensitive assets
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Accredited & insured
CHAS Accredited Safe Contractor Approved Cold Chain Federation Food Processing Association
Fire-Rated Specialist Certified compartmentation
Regulation Compliant Building control approved

What firewall and security room projects usually involve

Firewall and security room projects are typically driven by regulatory compliance, fire strategy requirements, or the need to protect high-value assets. Our clients engage us when they need fire-rated compartmentation or secure environments that meet certified standards and integrate with existing buildings.

Common scenarios include:

  • Constructing fire-rated compartmentation within industrial buildings
  • Building security rooms for valuable or sensitive assets
  • Ensuring compliance with building regulations and fire strategy requirements
  • Integrating fire-rated walls and partitions with existing structures and services

Each project is shaped by the fire strategy, the existing building, and the specific security or compliance requirements, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

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What to expect

1
We review your enquiry Assessed by a senior team member for project fit.
2
Direct response You'll hear back within one working day.
3
Site visit or call If there's a fit, we discuss your project in detail.

Best suited to

  • Industrial & commercial buildings
  • Fire strategy compliance
  • Secure storage requirements
  • Sites across the UK and overseas

Key considerations when constructing firewalls and security rooms

Firewall and security room construction requires careful attention to specification, regulation, and integration with the wider building.

These often include:

  • Achieving the correct fire rating specifications for the required level of protection
  • Ensuring full compliance with building regulations and fire safety standards
  • Integrating new fire-rated construction with existing fire detection and suppression systems
  • Maintaining compartmentation integrity at junctions, penetrations, and service routes

Because fire-rated construction must perform reliably and meet certified standards, precise specification and careful installation are essential throughout.

Key considerations

  • Fire rating specifications
  • Building regulation compliance
  • Existing fire system integration
  • Compartmentation integrity
  • Building control liaison

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Our approach to firewall and security room construction

We approach firewall and security room projects with a strong focus on understanding the fire strategy requirements and building constraints before work begins.

That typically involves:

  • Understanding the fire strategy and compartmentation requirements for the building
  • Specification-led delivery ensuring the correct fire ratings and security standards are met
  • Coordination with fire engineers, fire strategy consultants, and building control
  • Careful planning of works to maintain site operations and safety throughout

By working to the fire strategy and building regulations from the outset, we help ensure the finished construction is compliant, certified, and performs as required.

Project process

1
Fire strategy review Compartmentation requirements, fire ratings, building constraints.
2
Scope & specification Fire rating standards, security requirements, regulatory compliance.
3
Managed construction On-site build coordinated around operations.
4
Certification & handover Building control sign-off, documentation, compliance records.
Fire-rated insulated panel wall construction

Environments we commonly work in

Firewalls and security rooms are most often delivered within:

  • Industrial warehouses and manufacturing facilities
  • Commercial premises requiring fire compartmentation
  • Logistics sites and distribution centres

These environments often continue operating throughout the project, which directly influences how work is planned and delivered safely.

Completed fire-rated compartment within industrial warehouse

Relevant experience

Our experience includes delivering firewall and security room construction across a range of industrial and commercial settings, including:

01 Fire-rated compartmentation delivered within active industrial sites
02 Security rooms constructed within existing structures for high-value asset protection
03 Projects requiring building control sign-off and certified compliance documentation

Experience is demonstrated through regulatory compliance and practical integration, rather than through scale or speed claims.

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Common questions about firewalls and security rooms

What fire ratings can you achieve?

We construct fire-rated walls and partitions to various specifications including 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute ratings, depending on building regulations and fire strategy requirements.

Can firewalls be installed in existing buildings?

Yes, fire-rated compartmentation can often be retrofitted within existing structures. Each project is assessed to ensure the firewall integrates with the existing building and meets required standards.

Do you handle building control approvals?

We work closely with building control throughout the project to ensure all fire-rated construction meets regulatory requirements and achieves the necessary sign-off.

What is a security room?

A security room is a reinforced, enclosed space designed to protect high-value assets, sensitive equipment, or critical infrastructure. We construct these to specific security and environmental standards.

Do you work alongside fire engineers?

Yes, we regularly coordinate with fire engineers and fire strategy consultants to ensure compartmentation meets the overall fire strategy for the building.

Discuss a firewall or security room project

If you're planning a firewall or security room project and want to understand whether RW Coldstore Construction is the right fit, we're happy to talk through your requirements.

Enquiries are handled by technically experienced team members and are best suited to commercial, specification-led projects, rather than informal pricing requests.

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