Fire Barrier EN for improved building safety introduced by ROCKWOOL

Tested to meet BS EN 1364-1:2015, 50 mm Fire Barrier EN is available with a black foil facing on one or both sides for single-layer and double-layer systems respectively.

“Fire Barrier EN will replace our existing fire barrier products,” explained Will Wigfield, product manager for HVAC and fire protection at ROCKWOOL. “With the two options now available, we are underlining our commitment to ensuring that ROCKWOOL products are tested to EN standards wherever possible, while simplifying specification by streamlining the range.”

Wigfield added: “Customers will see that we’ve built upon and expanded the scope of application available from ROCKWOOL. Depending on the application and fixing method, Fire Barrier EN offers fire resistance of up to two hours.”

Common applications testing

Fire Barrier EN has been tested in a series of common applications including below concrete soffits and within timber joist construction. Steel, copper and plastic pipes, as well as timber beams and cable trays were tested and protected with a 300 mm sleeve of Fire Barrier EN stitched-back on each side.

Fire Barrier EN launched on 15 May following the expiration of Fire Barrier and Fire Barrier Slab certifications on 1 May. Specifications written prior to this date will remain valid, but ROCKWOOL recommends swapping specifications to Fire Barrier EN wherever possible to benefit from the latest EN testing.

Fire Barrier and Fire Barrier Slab will remain available to support ongoing projects until 15 November, at which time they will be formally discontinued.

*Further information is available online at https://rockwool.link/FBEN