Fire Protection

Fire Protection

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When specified correctly fire protection materials preserve property and can save lives. With so many products available and so much at stake, gaining expert advice on choosing the right products is vital.

The range of fire protection products supplied

by SIG Technical Insulation covers fire protection materials suitable for the entire construction process. This guide features information on fire protection products from major manufacturers and includes products for structural steel, partitioning, ductwork, wall and roof linings, ceilings and intumescent fire stopping.

We also stock a wide range of ancillary items such as fixings and steel angles.

Fire Protection is a specialist market and you need suppliers who have the experience and technical expertise to give you tailored advice on products and applications. We can advise you on which metal systems to use or which fixings and fastenings you need for your boards and panels for example.

As our experts are on hand to support you, we can help you select the exact products for your application, first time, every time.

This product range and expertise is backed up by our fleet of specialist delivery vehicles, so we ensure your products are delivered exactly when and where you want them. Efficient scheduling means the risks of damage and loss are greatly reduced and our fleet of Moffett Mounty off-loading vehicles provide the ideal solution for sites with limited availability for off-loading facilities or difficult access.

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Part B Legislation Fire safety legislation can be confusing but it’s essential that it’s adhered to as not following this legislation can cost lives.

The Building Regulations Part B is split into two different volumes which focus on fire safety: Volume 1 covers dwelling houses and Volume 2 covers all other buildings.

Part B assesses the reaction to fire and fire resistance.

Elements such as heat emission, ignitability, toxic gas and smoke emission are caused by the reaction to fire. Fire resistance and firestopping deal with the ability of a material to withstand fire exposure. SIG Technical Insulation specialise in supplying fire resistance and firestopping products which comply with Part B after the following assessments: • Stability – load-bearing capability and structural collapse • Integrity – flame puncture • Fire insulation – heat transfer Fire resistance covers a number of categories including protection of building structure; service protection; penetration seals and large barriers; and linear fire-stops and cavity barriers.

Fire resistance and firestopping which adheres to Part B will ultimately save lives as it achieves: • Safe evacuation of the building • Time for the emergency services to fight fires safely and efficiently • Reduced losses to property, rebuilding costs and business down-time • Fire containment in cells or compartments to slow the spread of fire All the products which SIG Technical Insulation supplies comply with Part B legislation and our team are experts in this.

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Third Party Certification Third Party Certification is a voluntary certification scheme which includes verification of the test evidence and type of application or use of the product.

The Certification also includes a regular audit of the factory QA system to check the products supplied to the contractor are the same design or formulation as the original test samples.

There are multiple benefits to having Third Party Certification including: • Shows customers your company is regularly assessed by an impartial third party • Demonstrates you are meeting minimum quality and environmental requirements • Makes it easier for you to gain impartial feedback and monitor your business • Helps you to comply with legal obligations Depending on the level of claims being made, CE Marking is enabled via a Third Party Certification body acting as a Notified Body to agreed European procedures. It should be noted that CE Marking is not a ‘quality mark’ but uses harmonised European classification and fire testing procedures. Voluntary third party product certification schemes are ‘product quality’ schemes and invariably include more checking procedures than required for CE Marking.

A Third Party Association for installers is a process whereby the contracting company employs appropriately trained staff to design and install the required passive fire protection system.

Their work is independently audited by site inspections from the third party organisation and a full record system is required as part of the scheme. The use of such accredited schemes is recognised in the Building Regulations, Approved Document B (Use of Guidance; Independent certification schemes).

In the section detailing ‘Use of Guidance; Materials and Workmanship – Independent certification schemes: The text suggests that savings are available to reduce the costs of Building Control/Approved Inspectors where third party certificated products and installers are being used on site. This publication is intended to enhance that process.

It should be noted that all ASFP Contractor members are required to be subject to Third Party Certification as a condition of membership of ASFP.

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Firestopping Introduction The aim of fire stopping is to control the spread of fire with fire resisting compartments which subdivide a building, allowing the fire to be contained.

However, fire can spread through concealed cavities between firestopping floors and doors, such as through the holes made in floors and walls, either for services or by design.

Firestopping ensures the materials used to connect floors and doors are fire resistant and maintain the fire rating of the material they are passing through.

Different types of doors and floors require specific firestopping systems and each system needs to be understood so it’s suitable for its application.

Our experts will take the confusion out of fire stopping and give you the peace of mind that every aspect of your structure is protected from fire.

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Fire Protection Overview

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Fire Stopping Products Ablative Coated Batts

Ablative coated batts are slabs of high density rock wool with a white endothermic, ablative coating.

Application Designed to stop the spread of fire through openings in fire resistant walls and floors which are used for the passage of buildings and communications services.

Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant

Loadbearing Fire Compound

Loadbearing Fire Compound is a specially formulated gypsum based compound, which is mixed with water to be trowelled or poured around service penetrations.

When set, Loadbearing Fire Compound becomes a hard material with a white matt finish. The actual surface finish of the set product is dependent upon treatment at the time of application.

Application Loadbearing Fire Compound is used to provide a fire seal around service penetrations in walls and floors. The formless nature of the fire compound prior to setting allows it to be introduced between services and so create a complete void free seal, including around bunches of cables.

Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant is supplied in either 310/600ml foils or 5 litre tubs and has excellent adhesion to most types of surfaces. The sealant cures in air to form a non-hardening, tack-free seal, preventing the passage of smoke, toxic gases and fire.

Application Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant is suitable for sealing small gaps and holes in applications requiring up to 240 minutes fire resistance.

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Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant (310ml)

Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is a one part alkoxy cure silicone with excellent unprimed adhesion to most building surfaces.

Application Application of Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is a simple process as the product is extruded from a cartridge loaded into a standard sealant gun. The depth of the joint will depend on the gap to be filled and the fire rating required (see Fire Rating).

High Pressure Exerting Mastic (310ml Cartridge)

High Pressure Exerting Mastic is an easy to apply waterborne acrylic emulsion sealant containing graphite. It expands at temperatures above 135º C sealing around various penetrations and services to prevent the passage of smoke and flames.

Application High Pressure Exerting Mastic is recommended for use where a flexible and durable fire resistant seal is required.

Suitable applications include: • Combustible and non-combustible pipes • Cables (single cables or bunches of cables) • Other permanent services • Suitable for masonry walls

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Fire Protection Products Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is an innovative and cost effective product for the fire stopping of plastic pipe penetrations, replacing traditional products already on the market, such as Pipe Collars. The product reinstates the fire rating of a construction and prevents fire spread from one compartment to another.

Application Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is suitable for use on plastic pipes for all walls and floors.

Insulated Fire Sleeves

Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve

Universal Pipe Sleeve is a revolutionary product incorporating the performance benefits of Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap, as well as a wider scope of application.

This provides a cost effective fire stop for all plastic pipes, moving away from traditional products already on the market, such as Pipe Collars and Pipe Wraps.

Application Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve is a unique scored wrap, flexible and easy to install on both phenolic insulated and plastic pipes.

Expansion Joint Strips

Copyright Promat 2013

Insulated Fire Sleeves provide thermal, noise and fire benefits with an added intumescent effect. Use of Insulated Fire Sleeves makes a complex task simple.

Application Insulated Fire Sleeves are intended for use on Copper, Mild Steel, Polypropylene and PVC pipes and can provide 1â „2, 1 and 2 hour fire resistance.

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Expansion Joint Strips are highly compressible, flexible, fire resistant seals which are used where movement joints are formed in the structure of a building.

Application Expansion Joint Strips are ideal for sealing movement joints at junctions between compartment walls and floors and within walls and floors. Their flexibility makes them suitable for use in a variety of configurations.

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Fire Pillows

Intumescent Pillows have been tested to BS 476:part 20 to provide up to 4 hours fire protection to metal services and cables passing through fire resisting compartment floors and walls.

Application Under fire conditions, Intumescent Pillows expand several times their original volume to form an effective seal around service penetrations.

Intumescent Pillows are suitable for use with: • Metal pipework • Cable trays • Electrical trunking (inside and outside)

Multi-Cable Firestop

Speedline Putty Pads

Speedline Putty Pads are intumescent, mouldable putty pads designed to easily fit socket boxes to reduce sound travel through dry walls. The pads also provide fire resistance while maintaining the acoustic integrity of the wall. The strong, malleable putty avoids accidental tearing or puncturing, while offering flexibility during fitting.

Permitted to be used as a mechanism of sealing electrical service penetrations such as sockets in Robust Detail timber frame and metal frame separating walls.

Application Speedline Putty Pads are cost effective, easy to use and reduce waste. The putty pad is supplied as a one-size-fitsall strip on a reel, suitable for single and double sockets in both residential and commercial applications.

Speedline Putty Pads also offer optional application methods, suitable for use inside the socket or externally.

Multi-Cable Firestop has been developed to effectively seal cable bunches in electrical trunking and cable trays, where they pass through fire rated walls and floors. Tested to BS476 Part 20, Multi-Cable Firestop will provide up to 4 hours fire protection.

Application Multi-Cable Firestop is a compressible fire retardant foam which is laminated both sides with a graphite based intumescent polymer.

Multi-Cable Firestop is supplied in sections measuring 60mm wide x 30mm thick x 1000mm long.

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Ablative Coated Batt Ablative Coated Batts are designed for sealing around service penetrations in multiple substrates, as well as void filling. Used as a ‘headof-wall’ barrier to extend the fire resistance and acoustic performances of masonry walls that finish at suspended ceiling height, up to the concrete soffit above.

Voids of up to 20m in length and 1.2m in height can be sealed. In addition, blank seals of up to 2880mm x 2400mm can be formed in either dry walls or masonry walls, or up to 600mm x 600mm in concrete floors.

Standard sizes Length mm

Width mm

Thickness mm

1200

600

60

1200

600

50

General benefits: • Excellent fire resistance from single thickness Batt • Suitable for sealing large wall and floor voids containing most commonly used services • Can be used as a blank seal and a head of wall seal • Tested for use in masonry and dry wall constructions • Lightweight and simple installation • Maintenance free • 180kg/m3 density base material provides additional benefits of a smoke and acoustic seal • Tested for air tightness ROCKWOOL 50mm Ablative Coated Batt Head of Wall Acoustic Data Gap

Rw

Full scale blank wall test 3m x 2.9m wide x 240mm thick

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50mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm deep at head of wall - Single layer - full wall width

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50mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm deep head of wall - Double layer-full wall width, fitted into wall flush both sides

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ROCKWOOL 60mm Ablative Coated Batt Head of Wall Acoustic Data

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Gap

Rw

Full scale blank wall test 2.92m x 3.87m wide

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60mm Ablative Coated Batt 100mm head of wall - Single layer - full wall width

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60mm Ablative Coated Batt 100mm head of wall - Double layer - full wall width & air gap 60mm

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60mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm head of wall - Single layer - full wall width

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60mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm head of wall - Double layer - full wall width & air gap 60mm

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60mm Ablative Coated Batt 300mm head of wall - Double layer - full wall width with RWA45 (50mm) in the 60mm gap between batts

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Ablative Coated Batt Typical Performance ROCKWOOL 60mm Ablative Coated Batt Service Type

60 Minutes

90 Minutes

120 Minutes

Integrity

Insulation

Integrity

Insulation

Integrity

Insulation

Blank seal up to 1200mm x 600mm

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Blank seal up to 2.4m x 2.8m*

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Single/bunched cables ≤61mm

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ˇC

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Bunched cables ≤100m with High Pressure Mastic

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Cable trays ≤480mm

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Steel pipes ≤168mm lagged with Fire Tube

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Steel pipes ≤168mm unlagged

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Copper pipes ≤108mm lagged with Fire Tube

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Copper pipes ≤108mm unlagged

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Circular steel duct ≤360mm lagged with Fire Duct

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Square steel duct ≤400mm lagged with Fire Duct

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PVC & HDPE Pipes ≤40mm with High Pressure Mastic

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PP & HDPE Pipes ≤160mm with Fire Sleeve

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PVC ≤110mm with Fire Sleeve

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ABS ≤110mm with Fire Sleeve

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Fire Dampers 1000 x 1000mm

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*See Rockwool Technical Manual for specific sizes and maximum fire ratings. Apertures over 1.2m x 1.2m require Fire Pro Glue to seal between the batts. Head of Wall applications have been assessed for up to 1.2m x 20m for 60 minutes Integrity and insulation performance using ablative acoustic sealant. ✓ C using 1mm thick coatback along 100mm of service item either side of the seal Ablative Coated Batts are manufactured by a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL® Limited

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Loadbearing Fire Compound Loadbearing Fire Compound is ideal for use around pipes and ducts where these penetrate compartment or separating walls or floors.

Even when fully cured Loadbearing Fire Compound permits the provision of additional or replacement services without the need to replace the complete installation, yet still retaining its strength properties.

General benefits: • Smoke seal • Good acoustic barrier • Suitable for making good around most types of service penetrations • Loadbearing (see Loadbearing table for details) • Simple installation • No smoke emission • Maintenance free • Unaffected by humidity • Suitable for floors in riser cupboards etc Performance in masonry (non-reinforced) supporting walls Fire resistance (min)

Minimum compound thickness

Maximum aperture dimensions

Integrity

Insulation

75mm

1000 x 400mm

60

60

75mm

600 x 400mm

120

120

75mm

400 x 400mm

240

240

100mm

1200 x 600mm

60

60

100mm

800 x 600mm

120

120

100mm

600 x 600mm

240

240

Performance in masonry (reinforced) floors Fire resistance (min)

Minimum compound thickness

Maximum aperture dimensions

Integrity

Insulation

75mm

1000 x 400mm

60

60

75mm

600 x 400mm

120

120

75mm

400 x 400mm

240

240

75mm

800 x 800mm

360

360

100mm

1400 x 1200mm

60

60

100mm

1400 x 1000mm

120

120

100mm

1200 x 1000mm

240

240

360

360

100mm 1000 x 1000mm 1. For steel and copper pipe penetrations, integrity performance only 2. For plastic pipe penetrations, use in conjunction with Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap Non-reinforced seals Firestop compound Thickness in mm

Fire rating in hours

Maximum opening width x any linear length mm

Load bearing capacity in kn

75mm

2

500mm

2.5kn (UDL)

100mm

4

750mm

2.5kn (UDL)

Firestop compound Thickness in mm

Fire rating in hours

Maximum opening width x any linear length mm

Load bearing capacity in kn

100mm

4

Up to 1500mm

2.5kn (UDL)

Simply reinforced seals

Load bearing performance in line with BS6399 for workspaces and cupboards (This is general guidance, advice from Rockwool Technical should always be obtained)

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Loadbearing Fire Compound Acoustic performance Thickness of Compound (mm)

Weighted Sound Reduction Index (Rw)

75

39db

100

46db

150

51db

Thickness of Compound (mm)

Number of bags/m2

75

3.15

100

4.20

150

6.30

Coverage of compound

Ratio: A bag of compound to 10 litres water (3:1) volume. Vary to suit site conditions In addition to Rockwool Fire Compound, SIG Technical Insulation also offer Promat Promaseal Extra Strength, which offers excellent fire resistance, strength, versatility and acoustic performance: Typical Properties Flexural Strength Frupture at 28 days

Compound: Water ratio 2.5:1

5.2 N/mm2

Compressive Strength at 28 days Compound: Water ratio 2.5:1 - pourable

14.0 N/mm2

Compound: Water ratio 3.0:1 - stiff

21.0 N/mm2

* Compound: water ratio by volume Fire Performance Depth of seal (mm)

Insulation (mm)

Integrity (mm)

Cables & Pipework through floors (EN 1366-3)

100

231

240

Ductwork Dampers through floors through walls (BS 476 Part:20)

90 82

225 164

240 240

Loadbearing Capacity at 48 hours Un-reinforced floor seal, mix ratio 2.5:1 Span of Seal (mm)

Span/Depth Ratio (100mm deep floor seal)

Tensile Failure Pressure (kN/m2) (one way spanning)

*Safe Working Load (kN/m2)

900 1200 1500

9:1 12:1 15:1

30 25 15

10 8 5

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Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant Intumescent Acrylic Sealant is suitable for most applications but Silicone Sealant would be required for service temperatures over 70°C or where increased joint movement capability is needed.

Coverage Each cartridge/sausage is intended to provide the following application rates: Joint size (mm)

Depth of sealant (mm)

Yield per cartridge (m)

Yield per sausage (m)

10

10

3.10

5.90

20

15

1.03

1.95

30

20

0.51

0.95

Acoustic Performance Weighted Sound Reduction index (Rw) of up to 57db.

Dependant on: • Type of construction • Type of seal backing • Size of joint Smoke Seal Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant will inhibit the passage of smoke Aerated concrete/Blockwork walls Min wall width (mm)

Max. joint width (mm)

Sealant Depth (mm)

Fire Resistance

Backing

Type of Seal

Integrity

Insulation

150

10

10

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Single

200

166

150

10

10

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Double

265

265

150

15

15

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Single

227

227

150

15

15

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Double

265

230

150

30

30

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Single

240

233

150

30

30

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Double

265

265

200

50

25

Ethafoam backing rod

Single

245

82

Aerated concrete floors Min floor Max. joint Sealant depth (mm) width (mm) Depth (mm)

Backing

Fire Resistance Type of Seal Seal location

Integrity

Insulation

230

50

25

Ethafoam backing rod

Single

Bottom

155

105

250

30

15

Ethafoam backing rod

Single

Bottom

243

65

250

20

10

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Single

Top

155

47

250

25

15

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Single

Top

240

73

250

50

25

Polyethylene foam backing rod

Single

Top

240

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Note: other performances are available - please contact your local branch of SIG Technical Insulation for details Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant is manufactured by a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL® Limited ROCKWOOL® Intumescent Fire and Acoustic Sealant must be used on ROCKWOOL® Ablative Coated Batts

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Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant (310ml) Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is designed to be used in joints with high movement capability or where they are formed between dissimilar substrates, eg. steel and masonry.

Fire rating Joint Size (mm)

Sealant Depth (mm)

Backing material

Dimensions

Single or dual seal

Integrity (in mins)

Insulation (in mins)

15

10

PE

25mm diameter

Single

240

120

15

10

Mineral wool (density 90kg/m )

15mm thick x 10mm depth

Dual

240

240

25

15

PE

30mm diameter

Single

240

120

40

25

Mineral wool (density 90kg/m )

40 x 25mm depth

Dual

240

240

2

2

Coverage Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is available in 310ml cartridges. One cartridge will provide the following coverage rates: Joint size (mm)

Metres per litre

6x6

27.75

9x6

18.50

12 x 9

9.25

18 x 12

4.75

25 x 10

4.0

Colours White Specification Once installed, Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant should provide up to 4 hours of fire protection in all joints up to 40mm.

Installation must be fully in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

The quantity contained in each cartridge is 310ml.

Once installed the sealant can offer up to 25 years service (if correctly applied).

Fire Resistant Silicone Sealant is manufactured by a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOLÂŽ Limited

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High Pressure Exerting Mastic (310ml) Performance & properties Provides up to 4 hours fire protection in joints up to 30mm Fire resistance in 2 hour plasterboard wall Service penetration

Hole size (mm)

Design of joint

Depth of sealant/ Fire integrity mineral wool (mm) (mins)

55mm diameter HDPE/ PVC pipe

100 x 100

25mm annular joint in Patrice fixed coated panel (50mm thick) on both sides of wall

40

120

110mm HDPE/PVC pipe

150 x 150

25mm annular joint in Patrice fixed coated panel on both sides of wall

40

120

Fire resistance in concrete floors Service penetration

Hole size (mm)

Design of joint

Depth of sealant/ Fire integrity mineral wool (mm) (mins)

110mm HDPE/PVC pipe

160

Mineral wool shutter 125mm thick/sealant (Mineral wool shutter removed before test)

75

90

Fire resistance in 150mm thick masonry wall Service penetration

Hole size (mm)

Design of joint

Cable tray (150 x 25mm)

200 x 100

Sealant/mineral wool/sealant

40/50

Cable bunch (100mm diameter)

150 diameter

Sealant/mineral wool/sealant

40/50

PVC pipe (110mm)

162 diameter

Sealant/mineral wool/sealant

40/50

120

120

ABS (50mm)

150 diameter

Sealant/mineral wool/sealant

40/50

120

120

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Depth of sealant/ Fire integrity mineral wool (mm) (mins)

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120 120

Fire insulation (mins) 120 120

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is capable of expanding over 30 times its thickness to crush and close off the pipe in a fire situation, forming a solid char and preventing the passage of fire and smoke to the adjacent compartment.

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap is suitable for use on plastic pipes for all walls and floors.

CAD Details: Simple and Easy to Install

Dimensions Length: 1000mm Width: 130mm Thickness: 2.1mm Pack qty: 5 Performance Benefits • Provides fire rating of up to 4 hours to BS-EN 1366-3* • Provides integrity & insulation • One size fits all pipes • Suitable for use with any ablative coated batt • One wrap can replace two collars • Quick and easy to cut and install • Minimal waste • The pipe wrap is solid and stable even when fully expanded • Environmentally friendly – halogen free *Not recommended for use below -5°C

Ultra

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap can be used in conjunction with Rockwool ablative coated batts and loadbearing compound as a recognised system

Applications: One Size Fits All and Versatile Scope of types of penetrations and required number of laps with Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap.

Types of pipes and maximum diameters covered (mm)

Integrity

< 115 Φ= 60 Min. 120 Min.

PVC

< 170 115 < Φ =

MDPE & HDPE < 110 Φ=

ABS < 115 Φ=

PP < Φ = 110

Wall Floor Wall

1 lap

2 laps

1 lap

Floor

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Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap Installation: One Size Fits All and Versatile Drywall/Concrete Wall/Masonry Wall

Measure the required length for the pipe and cut the wrap

1.

Fire Compound

2.

3.

Wall

Flush Yes

Overlapped

or Sealant

Open

Yes

No

Apply the wrap around the pipe, and tape over it.

Slide the wrap into the wall

Fill the annular space with fire rated sealant or fire compound *Fire compound cannot be used on drywall.

Applications: Wall/Floor Section

60 Min

Drywall = 100-125

> 100mm Floor =

Fire Batt (Single Layer)

Gap Gap GapGap 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm

Wrap Wrap Wrap Wrap

Gap Gap GapGap 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm

Tightly Tightly Tightly Tightly fitting fitting fitting fitting

Fire Fire FireFire Compound Compound Compound Compound

Gap Gap GapGap 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm

Gap Gap Gap Gap 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm

Wrap Wrap Wrap Wrap

Gap Gap Gap Gap 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm

Tightly Tightly Tightly Tightly fitting fitting fitting fitting

Fire Fire Fire Fire Compound Compound Compound Compound

Gap Gap Gap Gap 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm

Centred Centred Centred Centred

Integrity

Concrete Wall = 100-125

Centred Sealant Sealant Sealant Centred Centred SealantCentred

Fire Fire FireFire Centred Centred Centred Centred Compound Compound Compound Compound

Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed

120 Min

Fire Fire Fire Fire SealantBottomed Centred SealantCentred Centred Centred Bottomed > Sealant Centred Sealant Sealant Centred Sealant Centred Centred Bottomed Sealant Centred Sealant Centred Centred Bottomed CompoundCentred Compound Drywall = 125-130 Concrete WallCompound =Compound 125-130 Fire Batt (Double Layer) Floor = 150mm Tightly Gap Gap Fire Gap Tightly Gap Gap Fire Gap Tightly GapGap Gap FireFire GapGap Tightly Gap Wrap Wrap Wrap Wrap fitting 15mm 30mm Compound 30mm fitting 15mm 30mm Compound 30mm fitting 15mm 30mm Compound 30mm fitting 15mm 30mm Compound 30mm Gap Gap Gap Gap 15mm 15mm 15mm 15mm

Wrap Wrap Wrap Wrap

Gap Gap Gap Gap 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm

Tightly Tightly Tightly Tightly fitting fitting fitting fitting

Fire Fire Fire Fire Compound Compound Compound Compound

Centred Centred Centred Centred

Sealant Centred Sealant Centred Sealant Centred Sealant Centred

Fire Fire FireFire Centred Centred Centred Centred Compound Compound Compound Compound

Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed

Centred Centred Centred Centred

Sealant Centred Sealant Sealant Centred Centred Sealant Centred

Fire Fire Fire Fire Centred Centred Centred CompoundCentred Compound Compound Compound

SealantBottomed Bottomed Sealant Sealant Bottomed Sealant Bottomed

Through floor penetrations Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap can be utilised at 65mm to give the required fire performance.

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Gap Gap Gap Gap 30mm 30mm 30mm 30mm

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve is a unique scored wrap, flexible and easy to install on both phenolic insulated and plastic pipes.

Dimensions Length: 1000mm Width: 130mm Thickness: 2.1mm Pack qty: 5 Performance Benefits • Provides a Fire Rating of : 2 hours, BS-EN 1366-3 • Eliminates condensation and maintains vapour layer • One size fits all phenolic insulated pipework and plastic pipes • ‘No cut back’ of phenolic insulation is required • Unique scored sleeve, soft and easy installation • Cost effective • One sleeve can replace two collars • Solid and stable, even when fully expanded • Suitable for use with any ablative coated batt • Minimal waste • Environmentally friendly – halogen free Applications: Scope for Insulated Pipe Insulation is limited only for Phenolic insulation.

Copper

Steel

Pipe O.D. (mm)

Insulation Thickness (mm)

Drywall 120 min.

Batt*1 60 min (T=50mm)

Batt*2 120 min.

(T=60mm)

Batt*3 120 min.

(T=100mm)

Concrete wall 120 min.

Concrete floor 120 min.

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15

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ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

42

15

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

108

15

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

108

40

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

168

15

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

168

40

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

Batt*1: Thickness = 50mm, Density 160kg/m3 Batt*2: Thickness = 60mm, Density 180kg/m3 Batt*3: Thickness = 100mm <50mm*2>, Density 160kg/m3 *Terms and Condition

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Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve Applications: Installation for Insulated Pipe Cross Section Reinforced Foil Tape Gap 15mm

Gap 30mm

UPS

Centred

Sealant

Centred

Dry Wall

Tightly fitting

Fire Compound

Fire Compound

Sealant

Centred

Concrete Wall

Fire Batt

Bottomed Phenolic Insulation

Copper or Steel pipe

Concrete Floor

Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve

The reinforced foil tape needs to be applied on the following locations.

Gap 30mm

Reinforced Foil Tape

Hard Char

1. Over the UPS / intumescent wrap.

2. Directly over the phenolic tube itself at the both sides of the wall, upper side of floor.

Copper or Steel Pipe Phenolic Insulation

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Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve CAD Details: Simple and Easy to Install

Ultra Universal Pipe Sleeve can be used in conjunction with Rockwool ablative coated batts and loadbearing compound as a recognised system

Testimonial “SIG have brought to market a new

and useful Universal Pipe Wrap and Sleeve, it has been tested on both plastic pipes and around some insulation materials as an integrity fire barrier, making it a handy versatile type of product.Rockwool have looked at the testing of this product in some detail, based on this we see it as suitable option solution for plastic pipes and some insulated pipes that pass through Rockwool coated batts ”

Ultra Pipe Sleeve (130 mm wide)

“These are very often problem

applications for firestopping purposes, and this seems to be a nice simple one stop type solution ” Bob Westcombe

Rockwool UK Fire Protection Manager

Penetrating services = Plastic pipes

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap/ Sleeve can be used in conjunction with Promaseal Extra Strength Compound as a recognised system

Promat Promaseal Fire Compound

Gap 30mm

Rockwool slab (minimum 50mm x 140kg/m3)

Bottomed

Ultra Universal Pipe Wrap/Sleeve

Concrete floor or wall thickness 150mm<

A3 LANDSCAPE

NOT FOR PRODUCTION

DO NOT SCALE

VIEW

TOLERANCES General ± 1mm

For more information, please visit www.sigtechnicalinsulation.co.uk Fire stopping service penetrations through concrete floors - Promaseal Fire Compound with plastic pipe penetration

DESIGN SKETCH ONLY

DIMENSIONS IN mm

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Insulated Fire Sleeves For insulated pipes, it is necessary to remove the insulation at point of penetration to enable standard pipe collars to close plastic pipes. This removal of insulation results in condensation on cold pipes and loss of thermal performance on hot pipes.

Insulated Fire Sleeves combats this problem by providing both fire stopping and thermal insulation.

General benefits: • Quick, simple and accurate installation • Maintains pipe insulation at penetration points • Supplied with integral vapour barrier • No mastic or ancillaries required • Excellent thermal and acoustic insulation • Non-combustible Dimensions Insulated Fire Sleeves are supplied 300mm long. They are manufactured to fit a range of standard pipe sizes, from 17mm to 169mm O.D. and standard thicknesses of 25mm to 100mm.

For un-insulated pipes, a thickness of 25mm is required to maintain the fire rating. Insulated Fire Sleeves should be installed to the same thickness as the pipe insulation (min 25mm thick).

Service Temperatures Insulated Fire Sleeves are used to fire stop pipe work operating at temperatures between 0°C and 180°C. At low temperatures, care should be taken to maintain the vapour barrier.

Test Data Pipe Description

Compartment Construction 2h Batt

2h Blockwork

12h Plasterboard

2h Solid Floor

Copper Ø 15-160mm

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

Mild Steel Ø 15-160mm

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

ˇ

Polypropylene Ø 15-26mm

ˇ

ˇ

PVC Ø 15-80mm

ˇ

ˇ

Insulated Fire Sleeves are available from a number of suppliers, including: ROCKWOOL® Limited, Tenmat and PFC Corofil

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Expansion Joint Strips

Copyright Promat 2013

Expansion Joint Strips consist of layers of intumescent material bonded to class O foam and have been successfully fire tested and assessed to provide up to 240 minutes in joints, walls and floors.

Typical properties Strip size

Maximum joint width in mm (g)

Minimum seal width in mm (t)

Minimum seal depth in mm (d)

Integrity (minutes)

4009053

10

12

12

120

4009055

20

29

12

120

4009039

25

32

20

120

4009040

35

53

20

120

4009041

50

61

35

120

4009042

75

90

50

120

4009043

100

126

100

120

4009044

120

147

125

120

4009045

150

170

100

120

Application technique: Compressed into gap/joint such that the multi-layers/banding are visible.

Expansion Joint Strips are available from a number of suppliers, including: Promat UK Limited, ROCKWOOL速 Limited and Polyseam.

For more information, please visit www.sigtechnicalinsulation.co.uk

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Intumescent Pillows Intumescent Pillows are simply packed tightly in between penetrating services and the wall. In a floor, pillows are additionally supported by means of a mesh support system.

General benefits: • Simple to install • Easy to remove and reinstate whilst changing services • Maintenance free • Dry system

Pillow Sizes Pillow size (mm)

Approximate number

300 x 200 x 30

165 per m2 opening

300 x 150 x 30

220 per m2 opening

300 x 100 x 30

330 per m2 opening

300 x 50 x 30

660 per m2 opening

Performance in masonry supporting walls Fire resistance (min)

Method of support/ installation

Maximum aperture dimensions

Integrity

Insulation

Friction fitted

850 x 850mm

120

120

Friction fitted

600 x 600mm

240

120

Minimum density of masonry supported walls - 650kg/m3 300mm bag length to be laid horizontally in wall void. Bags should be laid centrally within wall thickness.

Performance in masonry supporting walls Fire resistance (min)

Method of support/ installation

Maximum aperture dimensions

Integrity

Insulation

Friction fitted

850 x 850mm

120*

120*

*Product performance is dependent on matching performance of plasterboard wall system. Void in plasterboard should be fully ‘framed out’ with steel studs or similar 300mm bag length to be laid horizontally in wall void. Bags should be laid centrally within wall thickness.

Performance in concrete floors Fire resistance (min)

Method of support/ installation

Maximum aperture dimensions

Integrity

Insulation

Wire basket

850 x 850mm

120

120

Wire basket

600 x 600mm

240

120

300mm bag length to be laid vertically in floor void.

Fire Pillows are available from a number of suppliers, including Promat UK Limited and ROCKWOOL® Limited

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Multi-Cable Firestop General benefits: • Simple to install • Cables can be easily added or removed • No de-rating of cables required • Maintenance free • Dry system Fire Rating Fire resistance integrity (min)

Services and support

Surrounding penetration seat

Width of fire stop for each Coated Batt (mm)

Maximum void height (mm) (no. of fire stop plies)

Seat in a masonry wall

Cables secured to appropriately supported perforated steel cable trays/ ladders (max. width 150mm)

Single 60mm ROCKWOOL® Ablative Coated Batt

60

25 (1) 55 (2) 80 (3)

180 120 120

Double 60mm ROCKWOOL® Ablative Coated Batt

60

25 (1) 55 (2) 80 (3)

240 240 240

60 60 60

240 240 n/a

Cables within PVC trunking (maximum 100 x 100mm)

Double 60mm ROCKWOOL® Ablative Coated Batt with no air gap

60

180 (1)

240

60

-

Seat in a plasterboard wall

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Seat in a concrete floor 180 120 n/a

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Speedline Putty Pads Speedline Putty Pads comply with building regulations Part E and Part B. With a fire rating of two hours in dry walls (to BS476 part 20), Speedline Putty Pads also achieve an acoustic rating of up to 69dB Rw, ensuring that the safety and performance of the drywall construction are maintained.

General benefits: • Maintains acoustic integrity of the wall • Use in PVC & Metal boxes • Provides 2 hour fire resistance • Robust Details compliance in timber frame & metal frame separating walls • Easy to use • Fast to fit • Minimal waste • Easy to stock: one reel fits all • Reduced damage on site and in transit • Cost effective – labour and time saving SIG also produces a wide variety of bespoke insulation products to customer specification and also manufactures a range of fire, thermal and acoustic products.

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Fire Stop Strip For medium size linear gaps in buildings.

Fire Stop Blocks For apertures in buildings, especially the flutes of metal profiles.

Wall Cavity Fire Barrier Fire Barrier Slab & Strip For all cavity walls and curtain walls, horizontal and vertical use.

Raised Access Floor Fire Barrier For the voids beneath Raised Access Floors.

Partition Head Fire Barrier For large gaps above partitions and masonry walls.

FireFloor System 2 Fire protection system for timber floors.

Cavity Fire Closer To close masonry cavities, especially around door and window openings.

Party Wall Fire Closer Semi-rigid mineral wool to polythene DPC Cavity Closers for the junctions of party walls.

Horizontal Fire Closer With polythene DPC Cavity Tray and up to 2 hour fire rating. Includes support fixings.

Ventilated Rainscreen Fire Barrier Polythene enclosed mineral wool barrier for rainscreen systems.

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Fire Duct System Fire resistant ducts are the best way to ensure fire safety in HVAC installations as they provide performance from beginning to the end of the duct system lifetime. Rockwool, Isover, Knauf and Promat provide solutions for metal ventilation ducts that secure fire resistance as well as meeting thermal and acoustic requirements.

Fire Duct products can be used to provide fire protection to horizontal, vertical, rectangular, circular, ventilation and smoke extract steel ductwork fully in accordance with BS 476 – 24, ducts ‘Type A’ and ‘Type B’, ‘Fire outside duct’ and ‘Fire inside duct’.

Fire Duct Slab Size: 1200 x 2000mm Thicknesses: 40 & 90mm Facing: reinforced aluminium foil Surface spread of flame: Class 1 to BS 476–7 Non-combustibility: Class A1 to BSEN 13501-1 (wall & ceiling linings) Thermal conductivity: 0.035 W/mK at 10°C Fire Duct section Diameters: 60 to 356mm Thicknesses: 40 and 90mm* Facing: reinforced aluminium foil Fire Duct PSM Fire Duct PSM is made of Fire Duct Slab with factory machined grooves to suit specific duct diameters.

Diameters: 406mm and above Thicknesses: 40 and 90mm* Facing: reinforced aluminium foil * Some thicknesses of Fire Duct Section and Fire Duct PSM are not available for certain duct diameters Hanger sections Diameter: 17mm Thicknesses: 30, 40, 50 & 60mm Facing: reinforced aluminium foil

Notes to picture opposite 1. Circular steel duct to DW/144 2. Fire Duct Section/Fire Duct PSM 3. M10 steel drop rods at 1500mm maximum centres 4. Fire Duct Slab/Section - protection to hanger system 5. 30 x 30 x 3mm minimum steel angle bearer

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Fire Duct System Fire resistance Performance summary – Fire Duct Slab, Section and PSM Thermal Conductivity Chart Fire duct Slab (mm)

Hangar section (mm)

Max duct size for mitre joint glued system (mm)

BC

40

17 x 30

1500 x 1500

40

BC

40

17 x 30

1500 x 1500

HVAC & Smoke extract

40

BC

40

17 x 40

1000 x 1000

1

Kitchen extract

90

ABC

40

17 x 40

1500 x 1500

1½

HVAC & Smoke extract

90

ABC

40

17 x 50

1200 x 1200

2

HVAC & Smoke extract

90

ABC

40

17 x 60

1000 x 1000

Duct type

Required fire duct thickness (mm)

Joint options

½

HVAC & Smoke extract

40

½

Kitchen extract

1

Fire resistance (hours)

Hangar protection

Knauf Rocksilk PyroDuct Slab Rocksilk PyroDuct Slab is fully tested and certified to provide up to 2 hours fire protection to HVAC steel ductwork. It can be used in horizontal ducts, vertical ducts, ducts passing through compartment walls and floors and kitchen extracts. Rocksilk PyroDuct Slab is suitable for applications above clean rooms, within air plenums or for aesthetic purposes.

Thermal Rocksilk PyroDuct has a thermal conductivity of 0.037 W/mK.

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Thickness (mm)

Length (mm)

Width (mm)

Slabs per pack

Area per pack (m2)

90

1200

600

2

1.44

45

1200

600

4

2.88

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Fire Duct System ISOVER solutions for providing fire resistance in HVAC using ULTIMATE mineral wool. U Protect solutions provide an easy to install and lightweight efficient solution for fire resistance in HVAC to BS 476: Part 24.

Insulation Product Range Product Thickness (mm) Width (mm) Length (mm) Slabs per pack m2 per pack Packs per pallet m2 per pallet 60 600 1200 6 4.32 12 51.84 ULTIMATE™ 80 600 1200 5 3.60 12 43.20 Protect Slab 4.0 Alu 1 100 600 1200 4 2.88 12 34.56 ULTIMATE™ 75 600 4000 2 4.80 18 86.40 Protect Wired 120 600 2500 2 3.00 18 54.00 Mat 4.0 Alu 1 Choose the insulation thickness Choose the appropriate thickness from the table below by selecting the desired duct type, fire rating, duct orientation and fire location.

Isover ULTIMATE™ Protect thickness table Fire location

60mm 80mm

Rectangular Duct

Inside

Outside

Both Outside Inside Both Fire location Inside

Circular Duct

1 hour

Outside

Both Outside Inside Both

Fire class Fire inside duct

2 hour 80mm* 100mm

Fire outside duct 60mm 80mm* 60mm 80mm* In case both fire locations needs to be covered 60mm 80mm* 80mm 100mm Use of 1 product for both duct orientations 60mm 80mm* 80mm 100mm Use of 1 product for all cases 80mm 100mm Fire class 1 hour 2 hour Fire inside duct 75mm 120mm 75mm 120mm Fire outside duct 75mm 120mm 75mm 120mm In case both fire locations needs to be covered 75mm 120mm 75mm 120mm Use of 1 product for both duct orientations 75mm 100mm 75mm 120mm Use of 1 product for all cases 75mm 120mm

Duct orientation Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Both Both Duct orientation Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Horizontal Vertical Both Both

For rectangular ducts use U Protect 4.0 Alu 1 Slab and for circular ducts use U Protect 4.0 Alu Wired Mat.

*Smoke extraction requires 2 hours fire protection. Note that for rectangular ducts these insulation thicknesses should be increased from 80mm as shown in the table to 90mm.

Declared Thermal Conductivity • 0.033 W/mK at 10 °C mean temperature.

• 0.035 W/mK at 50 °C mean temperature.

• 0.040 W/mK at 100 °C mean temperature.

• 0.047 W/mK at 150 °C mean temperature

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Fire Duct System PROMATECT速 -L500 PROMATECT速 - L500 is a non-combustible low density calcium silicate board, used for the construction of fire resistant ducts. It is a Class O product as defined in the Building Regulations.

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Thickness (mm)

Length x Width (mm)

20

Approx weight (kg/m2) Dry

With approx 5% moisture

2500 x 1200

10.0

10.5

25

2500 x 1200

12.5

13.1

30

2500 x 1200

15.0

15.8

35

2500 x 1200

17.5

18.4

40

2500 x 1200

20.0

21.0

50

2500 x 1200

25.0

26.3

52

2500 x 1200

26.0

27.4

60

2500 x 1200

30.0

31.5

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Tunnel Liner and Ductliner PassiveTecTM is a proven high performance range of Fibre Reinforced Magnesium boards owned by SIG and PFP Fire Systems.

Its range of applications will be expanded further during 2014 but in the meantime offers two principal solutions prevalent in construction and infrastructure projects. www.passivetec.com PassiveTecTM Tunnel Liner Our 30mm Tunnel Liner board has passed the most demanding tunnel test currently available. Tested at the Efectis laboratory in the Netherlands, it has achieved 3 hours against the RWS temperature curve, 3 hours against the HCM temperature curve and 4 hours against the ISO 834 temperature curves. These test standards cover all of the highest specifications likely to be required in tunnel lining fire protection.

The PassiveTecTM board has a uniquely high insulation performance hence it achieves more than the required standard of protection. In addition it is extremely stable when exposed to moisture or water. This is critical in the tunnel lining area where leakage and flash floods can occur regularly. Our team of fire engineers are ready to conduct specific tests as required by tunnel construction projects.

Certification

PassiveTecTM Ductliner Our 30mm Ductliner board has achieved the highest standard of smoke evacuation and extraction duct protection. It is the only magnesium oxide board on the market with both EN 1366 part 1 and part 8 accreditation. At 30mm it is also thinner than any other competing solutions for 2 hours which is a huge advantage in the congested plenums. We are proud to have passed the smoke extraction standard at the maximum pressure level Tested at European accredited laboratories that ensure compliance across the EU.

Certification

RWS 1350

Certified 180 mins

HCM

Certified 180 mins

ISO 834

Certified 240 mins

Lineal thermal expansion a (°K-1)

- 3,1x 10-5 (long) and - 4,1x 10-5 (tran)

Density

900 kg/m3 ± 10 %

Water diffusion resistance

µ:3,5

Determination of compression behavior. Breaking load (N)

25213

• T hinnest board to give 2 hours protection to EN1366 Pt 8 • Saves space and therefore can reduce construction costs

BS EN1366 pt 1 & Pt 8 Type B Vertical : Type A Vertical : Type B Horizontal : Type A Horizontal: Type C :

Certified CLASSIFICATION: EI 120 (ve i→o) CLASSIFICATION: EI 120 (ve i→o) S CLASSIFICATION: EI 120 (ho i→o) CLASSIFICATION: EI 180 (ho i→o) S El 120 (ho) S 1500 Multi

Thermal conductivity (W/mk) Thermal resistance (m2.K/W)

0,29 0,1 - 3,1x 10-5 (long) and - 4,1x 10-5 (tran) 5,1

Lineal thermal expansion a (°K-1) Electrical surface resistance [kΩ]

• Very competitively priced system for contractors • Extremely durable

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Firemac FM Blue Firemac FM Blue is a non-combustible composite board with a fibre-reinforced cement core, and outer facings of perforated galvanised steel mechanically bonded to the core, used to provide fire protection and protect life and buildings.

Firemac FM Blue systems provide robust wall, ceiling, building services enclosures and ductwork systems to give fire resistance of up to 4 hours and blast resistance of up to 14kPa. Applications • Vertical & horizontal barriers, all either insulated or uninsulated • Ventilation, smoke extract & kitchen extract ductwork • Enclosures for building services Specific applications include: • Vertical & horizontal barriers forming escape routes and refuge areas • Enclosures & barriers around hazardous areas • Equipment protection • Document protection • Warehouse compartmentation • Service shafts • Electrical transformer & switch gear rooms General Technical Data Board thickness

8.5mm -1mm + 2mm

Standard board sizes

2000mm x 1200mm & 2400mm x 1200mm

Combustibility

Non-combustible

Classification to BS EN 13501-1

A1

Building regulations classification

Class O

Effective density (composite)

2400kg/m³ (approx.)

Approx. weight (composite)

19.2kg/m²

Moisture content (composite)

7.6% (approx.)

Water absorption (composite, oven-dried to saturated)

15.5% (approx.)

Flexural strength Frupture (average)

300N/mm²

Modulus of elasticity E (average)

195GPa

Impact strength to BS 5669: Part 1: 1989

Exceeds 980N/m

Loadbearing capacity

10kN/m²

Max. point ‘load’ with 600mm span

980kg

Max. point ‘load’ with 1200mm span

600kg

Thermal conductivity (λ) 38°C

0.40

If any data is being used for structural calculations contact Firemac to ensure the relevant data is up-to-date.

Firemac FM Blue has been installed across a range of industrial and commercial builds including transport and infrastructure projects, power stations, office blocks, communication and asset protection.

Firemac FM Blue is distributed solely through SIG and is supported by a full range of test evidence and assessments including BS 476: Parts 20, 22 and 24, BS EN 1364 - Parts 1 and 2, and UL263. In addition, the board is produced under a Third Party Certification scheme. Full details are available upon request.

For installers full training in the installation of Firemac FM Blue will be given, alongside ongoing site inspections and comprehensive technical support.

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Structural Steel Building regulations stipulate the period of fire resistance required for any element of building structure. Beams and columns require at least the same standard of fire protection as that required by any element they support.

The temperature rise of structural steelwork under fire test conditions provides a method of computing fire protection thicknesses based on accepted empirical formulae. The rate of increase in temperature of a steel cross section is determined by the ratio of the heated surface area (A) to the volume (V).

This ratio (A/V) has units of m-1 and is known as the section factor.

The section factor is a measure of the rate at which a steel element will increase in temperature. The higher the value of the section factor, the faster the element will heat up and therefore the thicker fire protection required to satisfy a stipulated fire protection period.

How to Specify Promat VERMICULUX® (up to 240 minutes – A/V 17 – 260m-1) Promat VERMICULUX® is a lightweight non-combustible board specially designed to provide fire protection to structural steelwork. Up to 240 minutes fire resistance can be achieved depending on thickness of material used and the dimensions of the beam or column being protected. Promat VERMICULUX® can be installed prior to the building being weather tight.

Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

Can Stack be Split?

20

1220 x 1220

40

N

25

1220 x 1220

30

N

30

1220 x 1220

26

N

35

1220 x 1220

22

Y

40

1220 x 1220

20

Y

45

1220 x 1220

17

Y

50

1220 x 1220

15

Y

55

1220 x 1220

14

Y

60

1220 x 1220

13

Y

Promat PROMATECT®-250 (up to 120 minutes – A/V 17 – 260 m-1) Promat PROMATECT®-250 is a non-combustible mineral bound light weight board. It has smooth matt upper surface and is off-white in appearance.

Promat PROMATECT®-250 provides a high degree of strength, dimension stability, and fire protection to structural steelwork. Up to 120 minutes fire resistance can be achieved depending on thickness of material used and the dimensions of the beam or column being protected.

Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

Can Stack be Split?

12

2500 x 1200

30

N

15

2500 x 1200

30

N

18

2500 x 1200

25

N

20

2500 x 1200

25

N

22

2500 x 1200

25

N

25

2500 x 1200

20

N

30

2500 x 1200

15

N

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Structural Steel Glasroc F FIRECASE Used predominantly as part of the British Gypsum FireCase and GypLyner encase structural steel encasement system, giving up to 180 minutes fire protection.

It has a high quality, white smooth surface finish, ideally suited as a self finish or to receive direct decoration with most paint finishes.

Can also be tiled and plastered directly.

• Staple fixes (up to 25mm) or screw fixed • 3 or 4 sided protection • Steel angles or solders • GypLyner encase with FireLine is also available Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

15

2400 x 1200

32

20

2000 x 1200

40

25

2000 x 1200

30

30

2000 x 1200

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Promat TD Board®/Rocksilk FireTech/ Rockwool Beamclad A high density, resilient and non-combustible rock mineral wool slab, which offers up to 240 minutes fire protection. It is available un-faced or faced with a Bright Class ‘O’ reinforced aluminium foil.

General benefits: • Quick, clean and dry installation process • Quick and simple installation of noggins • Choice of fixing systems • Moisture tolerant • Can accommodate decorative finishes

Promat TD Board®

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Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

Can Stack be Split?

25

2000 x 1200

45

N

30

2000 x 1200

40

N

35

2000 x 1200

32

N

40

2000 x 1200

30

N

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Structural Steel Rocksilk FireTech (UN-FACED / FOIL FACED) Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

20

1800 x 1200

56

25

1800 x 1200

45

30

1800 x 1200

36

35

1800 x 1200

32

40

1800 x 1200

28

45

1800 x 1200

25

50

1800 x 1200

22

60

1800 x 1200

18

Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

Rockwool Beamclad 25

2000 x 1200

45

30

2000 x 1200

40

35

2000 x 1200

32

40

2000 x 1200

30

50

2000 x 1200

24

60

2000 x 1200

20

Rocksilk FireTech Dry Fix Noggin Slab An easy to cut, rock mineral wool slab, with superior fire resistant properties for use as the fixing noggin in the fire protection of structural steel work.

Thickness (mm)

Dimensions (mm)

Stack Quantities

30

1800 x 1200

36

35

1800 x 1200

32

40

1800 x 1200

28

45

1800 x 1200

25

50

1800 x 1200

22

60

1800 x 1200

18

For more information, please visit www.sigtechnicalinsulation.co.uk

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Fire Barrier Systems Fire Barrier systems help to prevent fire and smoke spread within roof and ceiling voids for all general conditions encountered on site.

The vertically hung Fire Barriers are capable of achieving both integrity and insulation protection periods from 15 to 120 minutes, and the friction fitted Fire Barrier Slab will also provide 60 minutes integrity and insulation.

Rockwool Fire Barrier Dimensions: 1000mm x 600mm x 100mm Standard width 1 metre thickness (mm)

Length (m)

50

4

60

3-5

Description, performances & properties Product

Fire performance Integrity (mins)

Insulation (mins)

Specification

½ hour Cavity Barrier

60

15

1 layer 50mm

½ hour

60

30

1 layer 60mm Fire Barrier foil faced overlapped joints

1 hour Fire Barrier

60

60

2 layers 50mm Fire Barrier staggered vertical joints

1½ hour Fire Barrier

90

90

2 layers 50mm Fire Barrier staggered vertical joints

2 hour Fire Barrier

120

120

2 layers 60mm Fire Barrier foil faced separated by 40mm airspace

1 hour Fire Barrier Slab

240

60

100mm foil faced slab

Acoustic performance The correct use of Fire Barrier within structural cavities and voids will reduce the level of transmitted sound Room to room attenuation

Rw dB

Typical lay-in grid suspended ceiling

30

As above, with 50mm ROCKWOOL Fire Barrier

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Applied as 2, but ROCKWOOL® Fire Barrier foil faced

44

Applied as 2, but two thickness of 50mm ROCKWOOL Fire Barrier - both foil faced

50

ROCKWOOL Fire Barrier Slab foil faced both faces

50

®

®

®

If ceiling is plasterboard, add between 2-3 db Note: values are approximate

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Fire Barrier Systems Culimeta Saveguard Fire Barriers Culimeta Saveguard Fire Barriers are developed to offer flexible, lightweight, non-respirable and easy to install product for all types of installations.

Product Name

Fire Specification

Product Dimensions

Fixing Method

Integrity (min)

Insulation (min)

Width (cm)

Length (m)

Thick (mm)

Pack Area

Staple Gun

Staples

Identification Colour

Firehalt 30/30

30

30

120

7

8

8.4m2

R31

12mm

White

Firehalt 60/30

60

30

120

7

8

8.4m2

R31

12mm

White

Firehalt 120/30 (Gold)

120

30

120

7

8

8.4m2

R31

12mm

Green

Firehalt 120/60

120

60

120

5

16

6.0m2

R31

12mm

Green/White

FIREHALT FIREHALT has bought two new products to the lightweight fire barrier/fire curtain market that are exclusively available through your local branch of SIG. These are: Firehalt SF90 Product Description SF90 is an ultra-lightweight fabric smoke and flame curtain that is totally non combustable and has a full 90 min fire rating when tested to BS476 p20/22.

Installation Supplied in handy sized rolls 120cm wide by 25m long which like all the other FIREHALT products utilises standard fixing components that are inexpensive and readily available. 12mm metal staples are used to join panels together vertically and horizontally.

Firehalt 30/30 Product Description To help you cope with an increasingly competitive market FIREHALT has developed a lightweight fire rated cavity barrier that still offers a full 30 mins Insulation value when tested to BS476 p20/22.

Installation Each pack weighs little more than 16kg but provides 8.4sqm of product. In line with other products in the range it is quick to install using standard components such as 50mm stud and 25mm metal angle, and can be fixed from one side.

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Fire Barrier Systems Culimeta-Saveguard Smoke and Flame Curtains Culimeta-Saveguard offer two Fire Curtains that are flexible, lightweight and easy to install.

Product Name

Fire Specification

Product Dimensions

Fixing Method

Integrity (min)

Insulation (min)

Width (cm)

Length (m)

Thick (cm)

Pack Area (cm)

Staple Gun

Staples

Identification Colour

Firehalt SF90

90

0

120

25

2

30m²

R31

6 -12

White

Firehalt SF

120

0

120

25

2

30m²

R31

6 -12

Green

Brush seal Introducing BRUSHSEAL - a unique product specifically designed to be used in conjunction with Firehalt barriers and curtains.

• Simple and quick to install • Will fit any size or shape of service penetration • Suitable for uneven surfaces such as cable trays • Requires no expensive mastics or adhesives • Provides a neat & professional finish Brushseal is fixed to the penetration service rather than the barrier and is therefore straightforward and quick to fit. System will also add stability to the barrier.

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Cladding and Curtain Walling Cavity Barriers for Curtain Wall Facades Product

Thickness

Fire Rating

AIM Cavity Fire Barrier

75 mm

60 min

AIM Fire Barrier Slab

100 mm

120 min

Rockwool SP 60 Firestop Slab

75 mm

60 min

Rockwool SP 120 Firestop Slab

90 mm

120 min

CW-FS Cavity Barriers

90 mm

60 min

CW-FS Cavity Barriers

120 mm

120 mm

General benefits: • Easy to cut and install • Ensures site tolerances are accommodated • Independently tested to provide 2 hours of fire resistance • Resists the passage of smoke – aluminium foil • Faced on both sides • Suitable for cavity widths up to 400mm • Easy site storage and handling • Quality assured to BS EN ISO 9001 Slabs are designed to be cut on-site, to produce cavity fire stops of 1000mm length and in widths to suit individual cavity sizes.

Fixing Brackets are required for the installation. They are supplied in two standard types, Small Fixing Brackets designed for cavities up to, and including 100mm wide and Large Fixing Brackets for cavities over 100mm and up to 400mm wide.

Brackets are supplied in cardboard boxes, flat packed, and are designed to be easily re-profiled by hand on site. Fixing Brackets should be cut on site as necessary to allow at least 75% penetration of the Firestop.

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Cladding and Curtain Walling Cavity Barriers in Rainscreen Facades AIM Ventilated Rainscreen Barrier Plus (VRB Plus) Product Description The AIM VRB Plus offers an effective fire barrier for ventilated cavities over 60mm up to 300mm in its standard form. The AIM VRB offers a superior fire rating and allows a continuous ventilation space of up to 44mm. This provides excellent ventilation behind the cladding whilst leaving sufficient room for easy installation of the cladding panels.

Application Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application Specification Thickness – 75mm Width – Total cavity size less 44mm Length – 1000mm Max Air Gap – 44mm • Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application • Tested and assessed by Chiltern International Fire AIM Ventilated Rainscreen Fire Barrier (Lite) VRB Lite Product Description The AIM VRB Lite, offers an effective fire barrier for ventilated cavities of up to 300mm. VRB Lite is simple and cost effective to install, allowing a continuous ventilation space of up to 25mm. VRB Lite has been tested to the general principles of the more stringent BS EN 1363-1 standard.

Application Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application Specification Thickness – 75mm Width – Total cavity size less 25mm Length – 1000mm Max Air Gap – 25mm • Polythene enclosed to give weather resistance in a semi exposed application • Tested and assessed by Chiltern International Fire Horizontal Cavity Barrier Lamatherm CW–RSH incorporates a continuous bonded intumescent strip to the leading edge and encapsulated in a weather resistant polymer film. In the event of exposure to fire, this expands and fully seals the designed ventilation gap formed at the time of installation between barrier and the rear of the cladding.

Vertical Cavity Barrier For vertical barriers within rainscreen systems, it is generally acceptable to fully fill the void. Our Lamatherm CW–RSV product is specifically intended for use in this manner. As a full fill barrier system, the integral intumescent strip is not required. The front edge is finished as standard in a plain aluminium foil.

Alternatively, the product is optionally available with a factory applied DPC pre-bonded to this surface.

Fire Performance and Product thickness

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Application

Fire Rating (mins)

Thickness (mm)

Horizontal

30/30

75

Horizontal

60/60

90

Vertical

30/30

75

Vertical

60/60

90

Vertical

120/120

120

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Cladding and Curtain Walling Masonry Wall Masonry walls within the external fabric of a building are typically formed by an inner and outer masonry leaf which forms a void for installation of a thermal insulation layer. Such situations will typically form a hidden cavity within the fabric of a building and potentially form a ready route for spread of flame and smoke within this hidden void. In these instances it is necessary to install cavity barriers to limit the spread of flame within this hidden void. It is imperative the selection of products are suited to the intended application and proven to perform having undergone independent testing in line with current standards.

AIM Wall Cavity Fire Barrier & Fire Barrier Slabs Product Description AIM Wall Cavity Barrier is made from foil faced high density Rockwool stone wool. The barrier prevents the passage of flame and smoke within the cavity it fills for the period of fire rating, specified below.

Application Suitable for use in all cavity walls, as well as for fire stopping between a curtain wall system and a concrete floor slab.

Specification Lengths: 1000mm (Available cut to size or in slabs) Foil Facing (with AIM logo) Cavity widths: 50 - 600mm (barrier to be compressed by about 5%) • No mastics or sealants required • Tested to BS 476 part 20 and assessed by Warrington Fire Research Centre • Non-combustible to EN15301-1 and classified A1 • Faced with Class O reinforced aluminium foil for enhanced smoke resistance • Ozone depletion potential of zero; no CFCs or HCFCs used in manufacture

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For full technical advice, thermal calculations and support, please contact your local SIG Technical Insulation branch Scotland Aberdeen Broadfold Road Bridge of Don Aberdeen AB23 8EE Tel: 01224 771 566 Fax: 01224 770 319

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