fire protection

CLEAR TIMBER FINISHES NU-FLAME INTUMESCENT VARNISH BASECOAT A clear flame retardant intumescent coating for timber and timber derivative surfaces giving a varnish type appearance which enhances the natural colour of the wood. NU-FLAME CLEAR OVERCOAT. A clear varnish finishing overcoat compatible with the Intumescent varnish basecoat where added protection is required against humidity. NU-FLAME S. STEEL BASECOAT A thin film solvent based intumescent paint providing 30,60,90 & 120 minutes Fire Resistance. Suitable for interior and exterior applications NU-FLAME W. STEEL BASECOAT A thin film water based intumescent paint providing 30,60,90 & 120 minutes Fire Resistance. Suitable for interior applications.

All buildings must be designed and constructed to minimise the risk of fire, minimise its spread should it occur, maximise the building structure's stability and the ability of the occupants to escape unharmed. This guide includes solutions for structural steel, large cavities, and duct encasement.

Wind posts are a common way of providing lateral support to tall masonry walls in modern steel-framed buildings. In situations where the walls are also required to provide fire resistance between two compartments (or at a boundary position), the fire protection applied to the wind posts must also maintain the fire separation across the wall construction at that point.

Wind posts are a common way of providing lateral support to tall masonry walls in modern steel-framed buildings. In situations where the walls are also required to provide fire resistance between two compartments (or a boundary position), the fire protection applied to the wind posts must also maintain the fire separation across the wall construction at that point

Promat DURASTEEL® is a composite panel of fibre reinforced cement mechanically bonded to punched steel sheets on both outer surfaces. It is claseed as 'non-combustible' to BS:476: Part 4:1970.

The relative complexity of any ductwork system which is passing through different fire compartments and the relevance of the system’s function in ambient and fire conditions can make the selection of a suitable ductwork system difficult. This section of the handbook aims to give guidance on the fire performance requirements of ductwork and offers a wide range of solutions for proprietary “off the shelf” fire rated ductwork, the protection of steel ductwork and for self-supporting systems using Promat PROMATECT®-L500.

The supporting steel framework of the mezzanine floor (including the columns) should be fire protected for a period equal to, or greater than that required for the mezzanine floor itself. This may normally be achieved using 2 x layers of PROMATECT 250

The supporting steel framework of the mezzanine floor (including the columns) should be fire protected for a period equal to, or greater than, that required for the mezzanine floor itself. This may normally be achieved using 2 x layers of PROMATECT-250.

Promat MASTERBOARD® is a versatile Class 0 building board suitable for use in a wide range of internal and semi-exposed applications. It is a material of limited combustibility and can be used in constructions providing up to 30 minutes fire protection. It is simple to work and fix, easy to decorate, resistant to the effects of moisture and will not rot or decay.

Fire is one of the most useful of elements on earth, however, it can also be one of the most destructive. The devastation caused by a fire can be catastrophic, with statistics showing that in excess of 30% of businesses suffering a major incident being forced to close within 12 months. The Promat organisation has offices, factories and workshops all over the world, forming a global network of specific knowledge centres concentrating on fire protection and high temperature insulation. This Promat organisation is part of the well known Worldwide group: Etex. Specialising in building materials, the Etex Group offers a support structure of knowledge, production and research and development.

In every application discussed in this handbook, irrespective of whether it is using a Promat product or system, the importance of sealing any gaps in fire resisting constructions is vital to ensure the system works to its maximum ability to save life and property. Such gaps are typically at service penetrations through walls and floors, but would also include gaps left for structural movement and gaps due to poor workmanship.

Promat TD Board® is an inert rock wool board used for the fire protection of structural steel. Promat TD Board® is available unfaced or faced with a reinforced scrim or aluminium foil. It is manufactured in accordance with an independently accredited BS EN ISO 9001 quality management system. Promat TD Board® is resistant to the effects of moisture and is suitable for internal and semi-exposed applications.

The Building Regulations require certain elements of structure to have fire resistance for a specified minimum period of time. The amount of fire protection required to achieve this depends on the following: Duration of fire resistance specified; Type of protection used; Perimeter of the steel section exposed to fire; Shape and size of the steel section.

Chapter 2 provides an overview of applications and products.

There is an increasing requirement to upgrade the performance of semi-exposed concrete decks both in the conversion and refurbishment of existing buildings, and in new build constructions. Promat TLFR Board® is a calcium silicate board bonded to Rockwool stone wool insulation and is designed to be fixed to the underside of concrete floors to achieve high levels of fire, thermal and acoustic insulation.

The purpose of a cavity barrier is to prevent smoke and flame from penetrating and/or moving within a concealed space in a fire compartment. Building Regulations provide guidance on where such barriers should be located within hidden voids in a building and they give examples of deemed-to-satisfy barriers for voids in stud walls or partitions.

Depending upon its situation and function within a building, a wall may be expected to fulfil different requirements in the event of fire. Fire resisting walls used for partitioning buildings and enclosing compartments will be required to provide a barrier to the passage of fire from one side or the other and must therefore be able to satisfy each of the relevant criteria (integrity, insulation and if the wall is loadbearing - loadbearing capacity) from either side for the prescribed period.

This Promat SUPALUX® Applications Guide is designed to provide examples of some of the most common applications of Promat SUPALUX® and does not provide detailed specifications for all applications. The new handbook is available free on request. Call Promat on 01344 381350 to request a copy, or visit www.promat.co.uk to download a digital version.

Fire Testing Methods Floors should normally be tested or assessed in accordance with BS 476: Part 21: 1987 and are required to satisfy the three failure criteria of loadbearing capacity, integrity and insulation when exposed to fire from below. Loadbearing concrete floors supported by steel beams and protected with a suspended ceiling should be tested or assessed to BS 476: Part 23: 1987.

When fixing Magply, screws should have a thread the whole length of the shank (to the tip) for maximum strength and resistance. Specialist details are available. For Fire Resistant Applications useeither Magply 4 Hour Intumescent Sealant or Magply A1 Filler Adhesive. The length of fixings and centres depends upon national regulations and applications. As a guide the fixing should be a minimum of 28mm into the timber stud plus the thickness of the board. For standard drywall applications, use a galvanised or phosphate coated fixing along with standard jointing and taping.

Bioethanol is an organic fuel and the fires are 95% energy efficient and burn cleanly with no harmful emissions. They include built-in models, table-top fires, freestanding fires and garden fires. Bioethanol releases water vapour and carbon dioxide, which is absorbed by plants, making it a carbon-neutral fuel. Bioethanol fires need no chimney or flue, so they can be installed in modern houses, apartments, hotels, restaurants and many other locations. They provide warmth, atmosphere and comfort at a low cost and in a non-polluting way, so they are the perfect replacement for gas, electric or wood burning fires. They can be operated manually or by remote control and can be integrated into existing chimneys, false walls, kitchen units and many other places around the home.

The DRU Fires price list 2019 contains full details and prices for all gas fires under the DRU and Global by DRU brands. The prices are expressed as recommended selling prices including and not including VAT. They are the prices that are available from approved DRU fireplace retailers. Architects, specifiers and house builders that require prices for multiple occupancy schemes should email: info@drufire.co.uk

The DRU Fires summer 2019 newsletter contains details about the new products being unveiled at the Hearth & Home exibition, June 9 - 11, 2019. They include Maestro 60, the first DRU hybrid gas/electric fire for all year round use. It is also the first time that the new DRU Global TruFlame gas fires have been displayed, including the new Global 55XT cavity wall gas fires, developed specially for new build houses. In addition, there are new Dik Geurts and Spartherm wood fires and stoves and the official UK launch of the ebios-fire range of bioethanol fires, which have zero emissions and are 95% energy efficient. Finally, there are interesting case studies and information about our work in the community, including the shirt sponsorship of an under 13s football team.

Coopers Fire offer a standard range of fire curtains and smoke curtains tested to BS EN and UL standards. Our range branches into vertical fire and smoke curtain products (FireMaster and SmokeStop), horizontal fire curtain products (FireMaster Horizontal), multi-sided fire and smoke curtain products (FireMaster Concertina) and angled fire curtain products. Coopers can of course also design a bespoke product where required.

The DRU Celebrating Warmth brochure 2018-2019 features the total collection of DRU gas fires and Global by DRU gas fires. The brochure includes images, descriptions, technical specifications and line drawings of all gas fires within the DRU and Global ranges. DRU contemporary gas fires are all glass-fronted, room-sealed appliances with energy efficiency ratings of up to 85%. They include balanced flue gas fires that can be installed without a chimney and conventional flue gas fires, which fit the dimensions of Class 1 and Class 2 UK chimneys. DRU gas fire brochures are available from more than 200 specialist fireplace retailers throughout the UK. Copies can also be ordered from the website: www.drufire.com Architects and specifiers please email: info@drufire.co.uk.

The Spartherm built-in wood fires 2020 price list includes full details and prices of all the Spartherm fires that are available in the UK, including model types, sizes and accessories. Architects and specifiers requiring pricing for multiple installation projects please email: info@drufire.co.uk

Dik Geurts is the brand under which DRU Fires manufactures its wood burning fires and stoves. The brochure has full details of its entire wood stoves and insert wood fires product range. This includes built-in wood fires in a selection of sizes and formats, such as 2-sided, 3-sided and see-through tunnel wood fires. Dik Geurts wood stoves are available in an even bigger choice of designs and capacities. This includes freestanding, suspended and chimney-mounted stoves with outputs from 4 to 16 kW. Dik Geurts wood stoves brochures are available from specialist fireplace retailers throughout the UK. Architects and specifiers requiring further information should email: info@drufire.co.uk or visit www.drufire.com

The Dik Geurts price list 2019 contains full details and prices for all wood fires and stoves under the Dik Geurts brand. The prices are expressed as recommended selling prices including and not including VAT. They are the prices that are available from approved DRU fireplace retailers. Architects, specifiers and house builders that require prices for multiple occupancy schemes should email: info@drufire.co.uk

Spartherm Premium contemporary wood fire inserts are distributed exclusively by DRU Fires in the UK. The Spartherm Premium range includes built-in wood fires in a selection of sizes and capacities, including front, 2-sided, 3-sided and tunnel models. They are designed for homes with larger than average living spaces in both urban and rural environments. Spartherm Premium wood insert fires combine German design and engineering and feature high energy efficiency and easy-to-use control devices. They can be viewed on live display at specialist fireplace retailers throughout the UK. For full technical information, email: info@drufire.co.uk

Our brochure outlines why we are the most trusted name in Passive Fire Protection. Our extensive range of fire stopping products are compatible in tiny gaps (0-10mm wide), small gaps (10-30mm wide) and large gaps (greater than 30mm wide).

Our product portolfio contains our extensive range of firestopping products. All our product pages are broken down into features, main uses, ratings and technical data.

The FireMaster® active fire curtain barrier is a vertical fire curtain barrier compliant to BS, EN, AS and GB standards and in accordance with BS 8524-1:2013 and BS EN 1634-1 and 1634-3 standards. Developed to work with all building types, including domestic houses, the FireMaster® active fire curtain barrier is supplied with the Coopers Total Gravity Fail Safe (TGFS) system and features variable speed, controlled descent, limits radiation, smoke leakage, emergency egress and side channels. Available in unlimited widths and drops up to 8 meters and with fixing options to suit all types of ceiling configurations, the FireMaster® active fire curtain barrier can be integrated with both solid and suspended ceilings and will remain hidden within the ceiling until deployed.