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Top 5 Common Mistakes in Passive Fire Protection Installations

Fire Protection, TENMAT NewsBy Charles McIntyreJan 27 2026

We asked our specialists to highlight the five most common passive fire protection installation errors they encounter, and what project teams should look out for before they become a problem.

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