Fire Break and Fire Protection Walls
Legato® Interlocking Concrete Block Systems by Elite Precast
Elite Precast supplies fire break and fire protection wall systems using Legato® interlocking concrete blocks, providing a proven, non-combustible and robust solution for reducing fire spread and protecting people, property and critical assets.
Manufactured from high strength 50N/mm² concrete, Legato® blocks offer exceptional fire resistance, structural stability and durability, making them ideal for high-risk industrial, agricultural, waste and infrastructure environments.
What are Legato® Interlocking Blocks?
What Are Fire Break and Fire Protection Walls?
Fire break and fire protection walls are designed to:
Prevent or slow the spread of fire
Provide physical separation between high-risk areas
Protect buildings, plant, stock and infrastructure
Support site Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs)
Meet insurer and regulatory fire safety requirements
Legato® interlocking concrete blocks form solid, gravity-based fire barriers that do not rely on mortar, reinforcement or combustible materials.
Why Choose Elite Precast
With decades of precast expertise, in-house engineering support and a proven delivery record on projects of every scale, Elite Precast is the partner specifiers trust. We pair robust, repeatable manufacturing with the flexibility to engineer bespoke solutions when a standard product will not do.
Key Applications
Typical Fire Protection Applications
Legato® fire break and fire protection walls are widely used in:
Waste and recycling facilities
Agricultural buildings and farmyards
Biomass and composting sites
Material storage bays (woodchip, RDF, grain, waste)
Industrial and manufacturing facilities
Battery energy storage systems (BESS)
Fuel and chemical storage areas
Ports, depots and logistics centres
Public sector and infrastructure sites
Benefits
Class A1 Fire Resistance
Non-combustible concrete construction
Class A1 Fire Resistant in accordance with fire safety standards
Suitable for use in Fire Prevention Plans (FPPs)
Recommended by many insurers for fire break walls
High Structural Strength
Manufactured using 50N/mm² concrete
High mass helps contain fire and resist collapse
Interlocking design provides excellent stability without fixings
No Reinforcement – No Failure Points
No steel reinforcement to weaken or deform under high temperatures
No mortar joints that can crack or fail during fire exposure
Rapid Installation
Dry-stack system with no curing time
Cast-in lifting pins for safe handling
Fire protection walls can be installed quickly, reducing risk exposure
Engineered for Your Environment
Design, Stability & Compliance
Fire break and fire protection walls must be designed to consider:
Wall height and layout
Wind loading, especially for exposed sites
Ground bearing capacity
Stored material type and proximity
Impact risk from mobile plant
Legato® block systems are designed in accordance with BS EN 1992-1-2004 (Eurocode 2) for concrete structures.
Elite Precast provides access to its Stability & Loadings Directory to support safe and compliant design.
⚠️ Important: All fire protection walls must be checked and approved by a qualified structural engineer prior to installation.
Installation and Safety Guidance
Construct on a suitable, level and stable base
Avoid direct impact from mobile plant where possible
Inspect blocks and lifting pins before use
Consider strapping top layers in high-risk or high-traffic areas
Why Choose Legato® Interlocking Blocks for This Application?
Why Choose Elite Precast?
Leading UK manufacturer of interlocking concrete block systems
Proven performance in high-risk fire environments
Large stock availability for rapid deployment
Nationwide delivery with crane offload options
Experienced technical and fire-risk-aware support team
Elite Precast – Non-Combustible Strength. Engineered Fire Protection. Built to Perform.
