Certified Firestop Systems in Saudi Arabia: Passive Fire Protection by Atlantis Contracting

Why Firestop Systems Are Critical in Saudi Arabia’s Construction Boom

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 is transforming the Kingdom’s skyline at an unprecedented pace. From mega-projects like NEOM and the Red Sea Development to financial hubs like KAFD (King Abdullah Financial District) and entertainment cities like Qiddiya, the demand for compliant, high-performance passive fire protection has never been greater. In this landscape, firestop systems have become a non-negotiable element of every major build.

Atlantis Contracting is a certified specialist firestop contractor operating across Riyadh, Jeddah, and the wider GCC. With over 9 years of experience, Atlantis delivers manufacturer-approved firestop applications that are fully compliant with UL, FM, ASTM, BS 476, and Saudi Civil Defense requirements.

What Are Firestop Systems and How Do They Work?

Firestop systems are passive fire protection assemblies designed to seal openings and joints in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. When a building is constructed, various services — electrical cables, plumbing pipes, HVAC ducts, and data conduits — penetrate fire-rated compartments. Without properly certified firestop seals, these penetrations become pathways for fire, smoke, and toxic gases to spread, defeating the purpose of the compartmentation.

Passive fire protection works automatically without human intervention or electrical activation. It is the first and most critical line of defence in any life-safety strategy.

Types of Firestop Applications

  • Through-penetration firestop seals for pipes, cables, conduits, and ducts
  • Head-of-wall joints between partition walls and structural slabs
  • Construction joints and slab edge details
  • Curtain wall firestop at slab edge interfaces
  • Cable tray and cable bundle firestop
  • HVAC duct firestop wraps and collars
  • Mechanical pipe firestop — plastic, cast iron, and steel

Global Manufacturers Trusted by Atlantis Contracting

Atlantis works exclusively with globally recognized, internationally certified fire protection manufacturers. Every system installed carries full product certification and is applied by trained, manufacturer-approved applicators:

  • Hilti — World leader in firestop systems; CP 606 flexible firestop sealant, CFS-SIL GG Silicone, CP 601S, and Firestop Pillows. Hilti systems are UL and FM approved and widely specified in Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure projects.
  • Fischer — High-performance intumescent firestop sealants and collars, widely used in MEP-intensive commercial and hospital projects across the GCC.
  • Rectorseal — Certified intumescent products including pipe collars, cable coatings, and firestop mortars. Popular in data center and industrial applications.
  • Tremco — Fyre-Sil and Proglaze firestop sealants offering multi-use certification for through-penetration and joint applications.
  • PROMAT / Promaseal — Advanced calcium silicate-based firestop boards (PROMATECT®), Promaseal intumescent strips, and flexible sealing solutions for complex curtain wall and structural applications.
  • Sika — SikaLastomer® and SikaFire® range of intumescent firestop sealants and coatings, widely used in KSA civil defense-compliant installations.
  • Saudi ROCKWOOL — Local manufacture of mineral wool firestop solutions used for duct wrap and gap filling in fire compartmentation.

Standards & Certifications: Full Compliance in Saudi Arabia

All firestop products and systems installed by Atlantis Contracting are certified under internationally recognized standards and are accepted by Saudi Civil Defense (SCDF):

  • UL (Underwriters Laboratories) — UL 1479 (ASTM E814) for through-penetration firestop systems
  • FM Global — FM 4991 certification for firestop contractors
  • ASTM E814 / ASTM E1966 — Standard test methods for fire resistance of firestop systems
  • BS 476 Part 20 / EN 1366-3 — British and European fire resistance standards
  • NFPA 101 Life Safety Code — Referenced in many Saudi Arabia and GCC projects
  • Saudi Civil Defense (SCDF) Regulations — Full compliance with local authority requirements

Qiddiya Entertainment City — Passive Fire Protection

As one of the largest entertainment and sports destinations in the Middle East, Qiddiya demanded the highest standards of passive fire protection. Atlantis Contracting was engaged by Infraroad Bunya as the specialist firestop contractor, delivering a comprehensive fire stop program covering hundreds of penetration types across multiple structures. All systems were installed using globally certified manufacturers and fully documented for authority inspection.

Misk City — Firestop Systems

At Misk City, Atlantis delivered integrated firestop solutions across residential and civic buildings. The project required coordination with the MEP contractor, Bunya, to ensure that all service penetrations were sealed in strict accordance with civil defense requirements and the project’s international specification baseline.

Red Sea Project — Shura Island

The Red Sea Project’s Shura Island development required both firestop and fire board solutions to meet the project’s ambitious sustainability and safety targets. Atlantis supplied and applied certified systems across resort buildings, ensuring full compliance with international standards.

BACS — Riyadh Metro Station 3B2

In one of the Kingdom’s most visible infrastructure achievements, Atlantis contributed to the Riyadh Metro by supplying and installing expansion joint and firestop systems at Station 3B2, in collaboration with ANM. Precision, speed, and compliance were paramount in this high-profile public infrastructure environment.

Why Specify Atlantis Contracting for Firestop in Saudi Arabia?

  • Manufacturer-approved applicator status for Hilti, PROMAT, Rectorseal, and other leading brands
  • Full site documentation: mock-up panels, inspection checklists, material submittals, and warranty certificates
  • Experienced coordination team for integration with MEP and civil works
  • Proven track record on Vision 2030 mega-projects across the Kingdom
  • Active in Riyadh, Jeddah, and cross-KSA project delivery
  • Bilingual technical team for seamless communication with international consultants and local authorities

Contact Atlantis Contracting today to discuss your project’s passive fire protection requirements: info@atlantis-contracting.com | +966 53 787 8794

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