Single-sided fire stopping solutions introduced by FSi Promat

The new single-sided solutions have been third party tested 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 two hours’ fire resistance across a wide range of installations.

These solutions have been 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 cable trays and steel trunking up to EI60-EI120.

This 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 compliant option, reducing the need for relocating residents in applicable scenarios where one-sided fire stopping is sufficient.

Access challenge

Paul Nash, fire stopping manager at FSi Promat (itself 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 projects, and particularly so where relocation is normally needed to access occupied areas such as apartments.”

Nash continued: “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.”

In conclusion, Nash observed: “These single-sided fire stopping solutions reflect our commitment to listening to our customers, helping to address their needs and working alongside them to tackle some of the industry’s biggest challenges.”

*Further information is available online at www.promat.com/en-gb/singlesided