If the system’s fire-rated, the fixings should be too.
Fire-rated wall and ceiling systems should be tested, certified and clearly defined — including the fixings.
With increased focus on evidence-based specification and defined responsibility, clarity around every component of a fire-rated system is increasingly important.
GO Interiors supplies system-tested fixing solutions from Sympafix, designed to support clear documentation and reduce ambiguity.
Why fixings matter in fire-rated systems
Historically, fixings have sometimes been referenced as “approved” or “suitable by others”, meaning they were not always included within formal system fire testing.
This could lead to:
- Uncertainty around responsibility
- Ambiguity in specification
- Additional risk sitting with installers
As expectations around documentation and accountability continue to evolve, greater clarity is required across the full system build-up.
Building Safety Act: clarity, evidence and accountability
Current regulations place greater emphasis on documented evidence and clearly defined system responsibility.
Where fixings are not included within tested system configurations:
- Fire performance evidence may not reflect the full installed build-up
- Design responsibility can become unclear
- Additional risk may sit within the supply chain
For fire-rated systems, fixings are an integral part of the overall assembly.
Tested
Independently fire tested to recognised standards
Defined
Suitable for use within defined fire-rated system build-ups
Accountable
Manufacturer design responsibility clearly allocated
Documented
Supporting certification, warranties and insurance available
The Sympafix approach
Sympafix has undertaken a programme of independent fire testing to recognised EN and ASTM standards to demonstrate suitability for use within defined fire-rated systems.
The Sympafix range includes:
- Gas-fired nails
- Concrete screws
- Ceiling anchors
- Fixings commonly used within partition and deflection head applications
Where required, Sympafix can provide:
- Manufacturer-backed collateral warranties (project dependent)
- Professional Indemnity insurance support
- A 15-year warranty when installed in accordance with manufacturer guidance
This approach supports clearer documentation and defined responsibility within fire-rated system specifications.
What this means for GO Interiors customers
By specifying Sympafix fixings through GO Interiors, customers benefit from:
- Greater clarity around system documentation
- Reduced ambiguity in fire-rated build-ups
- Defined responsibility and warranty support
- Practical, application-led fixing solutions
GO Interiors supports customers with accurate, evidence-led specification — backed by current manufacturer documentation.
By specifying Sympafix fixings through GO Interiors, customers benefit from:
- Greater clarity around system documentation
- Reduced ambiguity in fire-rated build-ups
- Defined responsibility and warranty support
- Practical, application-led fixing solutions
GO Interiors supports customers with accurate, evidence-led specification — backed by current manufacturer documentation.