CCPI verification confirmed for FSi Promat’s Silverliner open state cavity barriers

The fire stopping and cavity barrier specialist has successfully demonstrated that its Silverliner range of open state cavity barriers is compliant with the CCPI, which itself aims to improve standards across the construction industry by ensuring that ‘product information is clear, accurate, accessible, up-to-date and unambiguous’.

In offering the CCPI-verified product set, FSi Promat can assure specifiers, contractors and system installers alike that all of the information around the cavity barriers is clear, transparent and easy to understand.

The CCPI further stipulates that technical information and support should be easily accessible, and also that information is supplied by a representative who has received adequate training and demonstrates competency in their knowledge of the system.

Protecting the market

Introduced by the Construction Products Association following the recommendations of Dame Judith Hackitt’s Independent Review of Building Regulations and Fire Safety to raise standards across the industry, the CCPI aims to protect the market for certified products and reinstate trust through ensuring construction processes are as safe and robust as possible.

FSi Promat’s Silverliner open state cavity barriers are designed to reinstate the lines of compartmentation within an external façade system when required. They allow for the free movement of air to satisfy ventilation requirements.

In the event of a fire, the intumescent edge of the barrier expands to close the air gap and prevent the spread of fire and heat from one area to another. The time frame within which this set-up contains a fire is vital in order to allow those individuals inside the building to move to a place of safety.

Meeting and exceeding requirements  

Liam Blears, head of façades at FSi Promat, explained: “Life-critical safety products must meet the highest performance standards. FSi Promat is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the requirements of current fire and safety regulations, and very much welcomes the introduction of the CCPI as this helps to enforce standards and build trust.”

Blears continued: “We also understand this needs to be supported by clarity in the messaging around appropriate use and installation so we’ve built this detail into our systems and the information around them.”

Further, Blears noted: “All of our products are third party tested and supported by qualified technical advisors. We’ve always believed this is the route to sustain Best Practice. All key members of the FSi Promat team are either qualified to, or working towards, the Institution of Fire Engineers’ Level 3 qualification to demonstrate competency. Indeed, we offer training across all of our products.”

In conclusion, Blears observed: “With CCPI verification of this product set, we’re delighted to be able to offer a highly regarded level of compliance in addition to the robust testing and certification systems we have in place at FSi Promat.”

*Further information concerning the Silverliner range of cavity barriers is available online at www.fsiltd.com