FSi Promat has launched a range of tested single-sided fire stopping solutions, designed to support ease of installation alongside potential cost savings for projects that require access to an occupied building or destructive work to access the seal
UK-based manufacturer of fire stopping solutions, FSi Promat has recently tested a variety of its products and systems to meet industry demand for proven single-sided tested solutions, suitable for retrofit projects where access is limited, such as multi-occupancy buildings.
Tested across a variety of fire resistance measures
FSi Promat’s new single-sided solutions have been third-party testedFSi Promat adds EPDs to key fire stopping products to support sustainability data with many applications achieving EI120 – including large cable trays and baskets. Tested in accordance with EN 1336 part-3 for penetration seals, the fire stopping systems achieved up to 2 hours fire resistance across a wide range of installations – designed to increase the range of tested options for fire stopping where access is only available from one side of the wall.
The comprehensive testing included copper pipes to EI90, CPVC pipes up to EI90, cables and cable bundles to EI60, plastic pipes up to EI120 and cables trays and steel trunking up to EI60-EI120.
This newly-tested range of solutions addresses customer feedback, which identified the growing need for a third-party certified fire stopping system where only one side of the wall is accessible – a common occurrence in redevelopment and retrofit projects.
With many retrofit projects taking place in multi-occupant environments FSi Promat’s single-sided solutions provide a tested and compliant option, reducing the need to relocate residents in applicable scenarios where one-sided fire stopping is sufficient.
Paul Nash, firestop manager at FSi Promat – part of the Etex group, said:
“We know from our customers that access can be a huge challenge – and a major cost driver – on refurbishment jobs especially where relocation is normally needed to access occupied areas such as apartments. Our single-sided solutions address challenges related to access in retrofit jobs, which are often associated with additional project costs, planning and potential disruption to occupants.
“Our newly tested and third party certified, single-sided fire stopping solutions reflect our commitment to listening to our customers, helping address their needs and working alongside them to tackle some of the industry’s biggest challenges – in this case the inherent difficulties of working on projects with restricted access.”
For more details visit: https://www.promat.com/en-gb/singlesided
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