Fire doors play a vital role in the compartmentation of a building to delay the spread of fire from one area to another, contributing to effective fire safety in buildings. These fire doors require intumescent edge seals to resist fire spread and where specified provide additional smoke and acoustic control.
In 2011-12, there were 380 fire related fatalities in Britain. Over half of these fatalities were partly or wholly due to people being overcome by smoke or toxic fumes. (Fire Statistics, Great Britain, 2011-2012, Department for Communities and Local Government)
In 2011-12, there were 380 fire related fatalities in Britain. Over half of these fatalities were partly or wholly due to people being overcome by smoke or toxic fumes. (Fire Statistics, Great Britain, 2011-2012, Department for Communities and Local Government)
Over the coming months Pyroplex will be running a series of articles in International Fire Protection Magazine exploring key issues facing the passive fire protection industry today.
Whereas the CPD lacked clarity as to when products had to be CE marked, the CPR identifies all products that can be CE marked when they can demonstrate compliance with a CEN (EN) product standard or an EAD (previously ETA), then they can carry the CE mark at the point of sale or installation. Implementation by 1st July will be a tight schedule that may have some manufacturers struggling, not just in the UK, but across Europe. The history of CE marking on fire sealing products portrays some of the complications encountered.
When it comes to fire doors, the correct specification and installation of seals is critical to ensure the life safety of the occupants.
Approved Document B (ADB) makes clear recommendations for the use of third party approved products where possible. Pyroplex recognise the significance of third party approvals and are pleased to publicise our IFCC1001 certificate for Air Transfer Grilles for use in 30minute and 60minute fire resistance timber doorsets.
Pyroplex Limited will be exhibiting at FIREX International Exhibition for the second consecutive year, from the 13th to the 16th of May 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Pyroplex are pleased to announce that we are now full members of the Association of Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP).
