Behind every safe building is a network of expertise, precision, and responsibility. One of the Northern Bear Group’s key contributors to this effort is Isoler Ltd, a specialist contractor focused on passive fire protection. While much of their work happens out of sight—within walls, ceilings, and service voids—it plays a critical role in safeguarding lives and ensuring compliance with the UK’s evolving fire safety regulations.
How Building Safety is Improved Through Fire Protection
Over the past few months, the Isoler team has been hard at work completing fire compartmentation upgrade works in residential flats across the North East. This vital work is being delivered in partnership with Karbon Homes, one of the region’s leading housing providers. The upgrades are focused on enhancing the fire integrity of buildings to better protect residents and limit the spread of fire and smoke in the event of an emergency.
Fire compartmentation is a crucial aspect of passive fire protection. It involves the installation of fire-resistant barriers—such as walls, floors, and ceilings—to divide a building into self-contained compartments. These compartments are designed to contain fire and smoke, slowing its spread and giving occupants critical time to evacuate safely. It’s work that goes largely unseen but is absolutely essential in maintaining building compliance and public safety.
Isoler's Dedication to Compliance
This initiative is more than just a project—it aligns with government fire safety regulations and reforms introduced in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The importance of proper fire compartmentation and fire-stopping measures has been reinforced through legislation, including the Fire Safety Act 2021 and the Building Safety Act 2022. Housing associations and building owners are now under increased pressure to assess and rectify potential fire safety risks, especially in multi-residential dwellings.
By supporting Karbon Homes in this work, Isoler is playing a key role in helping ensure compliance with these evolving regulations, while also safeguarding hundreds of lives across the region.
We’re proud to have companies like Isoler within the Northern Bear Group—teams who not only deliver technical excellence but also demonstrate a strong commitment to social responsibility and community wellbeing.
