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<a href="webpages/fire-and-smoke-curtains.htm">flexible
fire barriers and smoke curtains</a>,
tested to <a href="webpages/bs476.htm">BS476</a>. Firefly <a href="webpages/fire-and-downlight-covers.htm">downlight
covers</a>stop the passage of smoke and fire where
recessed luminaire covers are fitted. Firegoods,
firecaps - passive fire protection.<br>
<br>
TBA Textiles Ltd. established over 120
years ago is now one of the world’s
leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers
of high performance textiles.
<p>Of particular interest to the Construction Industry is the development of
the range of Passive Fire Protection Products. After more than 3 years developing
and patenting a revolutionary lightweight, flexible Cavity Fire Barrier system,
now have a product that is specified and installed extensively throughout the
UK. Airports, Hospitals, Schools, Food Processing Factories, Retail Outlets,
Cold Rooms, Computer Rooms, Supermarkets and Warehouses are just a few of the
types of project where products have been utilised. The non-fibre migration
properties of the products and simple installation methods make extremely user-friendly
for the installer.</p>
<p>Ever mindful of market needs, are developing and introducing new products
into the market, such as PHOENIX, VULCAN and TITAN, and are also continuously
working alongside Customers to further explore our existing products for suitability
into new market areas.</p>
<p>Details on other products manufactured by TBA Textiles Ltd. can be found at
<a href="http://www.tbatextiles.co.uk">www.tbatextiles.co.uk</a><br>
<br>
Passive Fire Protection (PFP) is added to or makes up part of the building
structure and should remain stable and inactive until required to perform
some function in the event of a fire. It is classed as Passive because in
effect it remains passive during normal day to day use of the building, and
becomes part of the fire protection only in the event of a fire. </p>
<p>The first part refers to the ‘Reaction to Fire’ of products or
assemblies. This is the extent to which a product burns and contributes to
the development of the fire. The second part refers to the ‘Resistance
to Fire’ which is the ability of
a product to prevent the spread of flame
and/or smoke, and where relevant to maintain
mechanical stability. The various parts
of the standard can be put into these two
categories as follows:-</p>
<p>Reaction to Fire Tests</p>
<p>Part 3 External fire exposure roof test</p>
<p>Part 4 Non-combustibility test for materials</p>
<p>Part 6 Method of the test for fire propagation for products (description of
how the test should be done)</p>
<p>Part 7 Surface spread of flame for materials</p>
<p>Part 11 Method of assessing the heat emission from buildings</p>
<p>All these tests show how a product reacts when exposed to flame or heat. They
do not show that a product has any fire resistance. The tests listed are those
most commonly used.</p>
<p>One area giving considerable confusion is the term “Class O Surface
Spread of Flame”. It should be noted that:-</p>
<p><br>
(b)Has a fire propagation index (I) of not greater than 12 and a sub index
(Ii) of not greater than 6 when tested in accordance with BS476 Part 6</p>
<p><strong>FIRE RESISTANCE TESTS</strong></p>
<p>Part 20 Method for determination of the fire resistance of elements of construction
(description of how the test should be performed)</p>
<p>Part 21 Method for determination of the fire resistance of loadbearing elements
of construction This is the test used for steel framing sections, load bearing
walls (stability), and space separating elements + integrity and insulation</p>
<p>Part 22 Method of determination of the fire resistance of non-loadbearing
elements of construction. Used to test partitions, fully or partially insulated
door sets, shutters, glazed elements, ceiling membranes etc.</p>
<p>Part 23 Method of determination of the contribution of components to the fire
resistance of a structure. Suspended ceilings are tested under this section
when slung from steel beams. Also intumescent seals to timber doors.</p>
<p>Part 24 Method of determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts.</p>
<p>Tests look at 3 catergories:</p>
<p>Loadbearing the time during which the component being tested supports a given
load</p>
<p>Integrity the tested components must not allow the passage of smoke or flames</p>
<p>Insulation measured as the rise in temperature on the non-exposed side. A
rise of an average of 140ºC with a maximum of 180ºC is permitted</p>
<p>When a product has been subjected to these tests it is properly described
as <br>
“
tested to BS476” and not “approved to” or “generally
in accordance with”.<br>
The test shows how the product performed in the particular test on that day.
If used in identical circumstances it is likely to do the same.</p>
<p><br>
Copies of the DETR Approved Document B (Fire Safety) are available from:<br>
Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions Tel: 0870 1226236<br>
Certification is third party confirmation that products, installation, services,
systems and personnel meet standards. It is beneficial to everyone in the supply
chain, from the manufacturer through to the installer and the end-user. It
gives confidence to the Client and the Architects and everyone involved in
the chain that the products they are specifying for use are fit for purpose
and just as important, ensures that they are correctly installed.</p>
<p>Certification ensures that a product complies with specific standards, and
regular audits ensure that it continues to meet the specification and is manufactured
and installed in accordance with the specification agreed by the Certification
Board.</p>
<p>A fundamental aspect of fire safety in buildings is the specification and
installation of fire-resisting products and systems. Failure of these products
or systems can allow fire to spread and even the building to collapse. It doesn’t
matter how good the products are if they are incorrectly installed it will
compromise the fire protection element of the product or service. This has
led to the development of third party accredited schemes for installers of
passive fire protection products, such as LPCB’s LPS1231 scheme and Warrington
Fire Research’s FIRAS scheme.</p>
<p>By specifiying 3rd Party Accredited installers you can essentially expect:-</p>
<p> Contractors who understand the critical aspects of the designed fire protection
system<br>
<br>
Gives confidence to clients, main contractors, manufacturers and installers<br>
<br>
Discriminates against ‘cowboy’ installers<br>
<br>
Sets performance requirements relevant to each operation<br>
<br>
Use of trained operators to ensure that work is completed right first time<br>
<br>
Less problems on site<br>
<br>
Confirmation of product compatability prior to installation<br>
<br>
Certificate of Conformity stating that the work was undertaken to the required
standard<br>manufacture LPCB Accredited products and also provide a Training Scheme for
installers of products which is both FIRAS and LPCB approved</p>
<p>For details on 3rd Party Accreditation Schemes please contact either:-</p>
<p>www.brecertification.co.uk or www.wfrc.co.uk/certification</p>
<p>HEATHROW AIRPORT<br>
TERMINAL 1 VOIDS<br>
<br>
When the British Airport Authority (BAA) was looking for a suitable system
for the upgrading of the passive fire protection throughout Terminal 1 Heathrow
Airport, the ultimate choice was the installation of the Cavity Fire Barrier
System, PLUS60.</p>
<p>Heathrow Airport handles over 63 million passengers a year, flying to approximately
170 destinations making it the Worlds largest International Airport. </p>
<p> Therefore, adequate fire protection is
absolutely paramount for the safety
of their passengers and employees. With
this in mind the Team were asked to
offer their support and experience,
as regards both technical and installation
advice, in the voids and plant rooms
of Terminal 1.<br>All the installers had to be trained to ensure best installation practice.
LPCB were asked to carry out the third party inspection work to ensure that
all the product installations had been carried out to the stringent standards
specified by BAA, and by implementing the LPCB Certification, the project was
completed on time and within the budget. </p>
<p>The Training Officer and Technical Consultants were present during the initial
meetings with BAA’s Building Control Officers, Fire Officers, Design
Architects, Main Contractors and Installers and were present on site, mainly
during the night working periods, to offer assistance and advice to the contractors
installing PLUS60. </p>
<p>The project took 18 months to complete and 1000’s of metres of PLUS60
were installed, both vertically and horizontally to completely contain any
possible fire and smoke within a small area for a full 60 minutes. This would
allow any passengers or employees within the area to evacuate, and the fire
to be extinguished, without loss of life and without major damage to the building. <br>
<br>
PHOENIX - The New Low Cost, Fully Tested, Fire and Smoke Barrier</p>
<p>Fully Tested in Accordance with:<br>
BS.476 Parts 20/22 - Three Metre Square Test<br>
<br>
BS.476 Part6, Fire Propogation Test<br>
<br>
BS.476 Part 7, Surface Spread of Flame<br>
<br>
BS.5438 / 6249 "A" Class rating (Highest possible pass) for flammability<br>
</p>
<p>Available:<br>
Standard width 1.3 metre wide<br>
<br>
Other widths available on request<br>
<br>
Suppied in 10m or 25 metre rolls<br>
<br>
Ex-stock availability<br>
<br>
PHOENIX is a thin, flexible, lightweight
Fire & Smoke Barrier, suitable
for any application where 30 minutes to
110 minutes integrity is required.</p>
<p> PHOENIX is a fire and smoke barrier and is not suitable for installations
where INSULATION is a requirement</p>
<p> Quickly and easily installed<br>
<br>
Lightweight - only a nominal 440g/m2<br>
<br>
0.3mm thick<br>
<br>
Flexible<br>
<br>
Clean product<br>
<br>
No respirable fibres<br>
<br>
Suitable for 30/60/90/110 minutes integrity<br>
<br>
Simple fitting methods<br>
<br>
Fitting from one side only<br>
<br>
Simple Penetration Management system<br>
<br>
New wider with = cost savings on installation<br>
<br>
TOP FIX - Concrete Soffit / Timber <br>
NOTE<br>
Fix galvanised stud section at 250mm centres. Cut Phoenix to required length
allowing for any penetration management and 100mm fixing overlap at both the
top and bottom (see notes on penetration management. </p>
<p>Fold along the top 100mm overlap and lift into position. Secure with screws
into the stud section. </p>
<p>Align next barrier length as above and seam. When seamed fix 25mm x 25mm x
0.5mm galvanised angle onto stud along the barrier to complete the top fix
at 250mm centres with a suitable self drilling screw. All perimeter galvanised
angle fittins should be continuous. </p>
<p>BOTTOM FIX<br>
Fixing to a Fire Wall <br>
<br>
Note:<br>
At the bottom allow a 100mm overlap.</p>
<p>Fix using a 25mm x 25mm x 0.5mm galvanised angle secured at 250mm centres <br>
Fixing to a Suspended Ceiling </p>
<p>Note:<br>
Use suitable screw fastenings to secure at 300mm centres</p>
<p>Ensure 100mm overlap onto the ceiling grid. <br>
SEAMING<br>
Double Fold Method <br>
</p>
<p>Note:<br>
Bring the two fabrics together and staple at 500mm centres (8mm staples) as
Fig.1.</p>
<p>The seam is returned back on itself 25mm to give a continuous seal down the
joint.</p>
<p>A second fix of staples at 100mm centres give the required level of security
as Fig.2. <br>
SIDE FIX </p>
<p><br>
Note:<br>
Ensuring a 100mm overlap, trap PHOENIX using 25mm x 25mm x 0.5mm galvanised
angle against the side of the wall using suitable fasteners for dite conditions
at 250mm centres.</p>
<p>The galvanised angle must be continuous from the top fix to the bottom fix. <br>
PENETRATION MANAGEMENT/FIREFLY COLLAR <br>
<br>
Note:<br>
Cut a slot and feather circle into the barrier, 50mm below the centre line
of the penetration. Feed Barrier around penetration. Pull the edges of the
slot together and seal using the double fold method - as used for the vertical
seam. Pleat the uncut side by 50mm, stapling at 200mm centres using 8mm staples. <br>
<br>
<br>
Cavity Barriers, have been developed to provide compartmentation of structures,
typically within roof voids and above suspended ceilings.</p>
<p> Cavity Fire Barriers are designed specifically to halt the passage of smoke
and flame and to insulate the cold face of the barrier from the rapid temperature
rises in a fire situation.</p>
<p> <br>
<br>
FIREFLY CAVITY FIRE BARRIERS<br>
typically provide:</p>
<p> Testing to BS.476 Parts 20/22<br>
<br>
Tested Penetration Management<br>
<br>
Lightweight, clean, easy fixing methods<br>
<br>
Manufactured from non-respirable materials<br>
<br>
Positive fixing to perimeters<br>
<br>
Some products suitable for use horizontally<br>
<br>
FLYPLUS provides LPCB Certification<br>
<br>
</p>
<p>There are 4 products within the FIREFLY Cavity Fire Barrier Range: <br>
VULCAN<br>
30 minutes integrity / 20 minutes insulation <br>
Developed to comply with the requirements of<br>
Building Regulations BS.476 Parts 20:22<br>
Only 6.5mm thick nominal / 1.8 kg/m2 nominal</p>
<p></p>
<p> PLUS 30<br>
30 minutes integrity / 30 minutes insulation<br>
Fully tested for both vertical and horizontal applications. Exceeds Building
Regulations BS.476 Parts 20:22. LPCB Accredited product<br>
Only 10mm thick nominal / 2.2kg/m2 nominal</p>
<p> </p>
<p>PLUS60<br>
60 minutes integrity / 38 minutes insulation<br>
Fully tested for both vertical and horizontal applications<br>
Exceeds Building Regulations BS.476 Part 20:22<br>
LPCB Accredited product<br>
Only 10mm thick nominal / 2.2kg/m2 nominal</p>
<p> <br>
TITAN<br>
60 minutes integrity / 60 minutes insulation<br>
Developed specifically to provide a solution where extending a firewall up
to the soffitt is not practical with blockwork TITAN is flexible and easy to
install.<br>
Only 15mm thick nominal / 3.9kg/m2 nominal</p>
<p></p>
<p><br>
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</p>
<p>Fitted with Confidence<br>
is a flexible composite which is light in weight, easy and quick to install.
A trained installer programme, promoted by TBA Textiles Ltd. assists Contractors
to maximise the benefits of this effective solution to the compartnentation
of both large and small voids.</p>
<p>Penetration Management<br>
Close attention has been paid to the management of penetrations through Barriers.
The use of Collaring system, is unique, simple and easy to install, ensuring
the integrity of the barrier is fully maintained. The Penetration Management
System is fully tested.</p>
<p>Fitting Instructions<br>
Full fitting instructions for all the systems are detailed within the Installation
Manual </p>
<p>Technical Data:<br>
<br>
<br>
<br>
Canopies and Downlight Coves are designed specifically to stop the passage of
smoke and fire through a fire-rated ceiling, where recessed luminaires or downlights
are fitted.<br>
</p>
<p>Tests have shown that without the canopy in place, fire and smoke would penetrate
through the recessed light fitting in seconds, speading into the void or room
above, endangering both lives and property.</p>
<p>The Canopy or Downlight cover will provide 60 minutes protection, by completely
containing the fire and smoke within the cover, whilst at the same time allowing
the heat from the light fitting to dissipate through the cover. </p>
<p>Fully tested to BS.476 Parts 20&23 Clause 5.Also meets the requirements
of Class 'O' materials<br>
<br>
Downlight Sizes available: <br>
150mm x 170mm<br>
200mm x 200mm x 230mm<br>
260mm x 260mm x 230mm<br>
300mm x 300mm x 350mm<br>
350mm x 350mm x 230mm<br>
600mm x 600mm x 350mm Canopy Sizes available:<br>
1200mm x 600mm x 150mm<br>
1200mm x 300mm x 150mm<br>
600mm x 600mm x 150mm<br>
600mm x 300mm x 150mm<br>
300mm x 300mm x 150mm </p>
<p>Alternative sizes available on request. </p>
<p> Fully tested product<br>
<br>
Patented design<br>
<br>
Only product of its type to be LPC Accredited<br>
<br>
Lightweight<br>
<br>
Self supporting<br>
<br>
Resistant to tearing and abrasion<br>
<br>
Manufactured from non-respirable materials<br>
<br>
Simple to install<br>
<br>
Requires no prior fixing<br>
<br>
No special fixings required<br>
<br>
Can be fitted from above or below<br>
<br>
Suitable for suspended and modular ceilings<br>
<br>
Various sizes available<br>
<br>
New to the range - Small Downlight Cover <br>
Size-150 x 170 circular.<br>
<br>
Suitable to cover downlight fittings<br>
<br>
Low Voltage - up to 50 x 145<br>
<br>
Mains Voltage - up to 70 x 95<br>
<br>
Suitable for plasterboard cut-outs 60mm to 120mm inclusive<br>
For installation from below the ceiling, insert electric cable through cable
entry hole in the cover as required and simply roll up the cover, place into
the ceiling, open up the cover by pushing hand or hammer or similar tool, pull
down the flap adjacent to the plasterboard edge and staple through the materials
into the plasterboard edge to secure. </p>
<p>Repeat operation on the opposite side, and then continue to staple the flap
into the plasterboard opening until fully secure.NB Diverting Stainless Steel
staples,minimum leg 12mm are recommended to ensure a secure fixing. Attach
electric cable to downlight and insert the light, ensure the clips point in
the same direction as the edges of the cover.</p>
<p>Installing a Recessed Luminaire Fire Canopy to a Suspended Ceiling <br>
<br>
Remove from packaging, unfold, and place over the luminaire<br>
<br>
Align cable entry with cable and thread cable through<br>
<br>
Secure the canopy to ceiling grid with self tapping screws supplied, by screwing
through the canopy and into the bulb of the grid at 80mm centres<br>
<br>
Fold corner tab tightly over grid section and secure<br>
<br>Installing a Downlight Cover to a Suspended Ceiling <br>
Remove ceiling tile, unfold cover and insert through opening<br>
<br>
Align cable entry with cable, thread through<br>
<br>
Secure cover to ceiling grid with screws as supplied, by screwing through the
cover and into the bulb of the grid at 80mm centres<br>
<br>
The cover is now secure on all sides, creating the fireproof space.<br>
<br>
Ease ceiling tile into position by placing hand through aperture and applying
slight downward pressure to fully locate.<br>
<br>
Install light fitting as recommended by manufacturer<br>
<br>
Installation details for Downlight Covers to a Solid Ceiling <br>
Remove and unfold the cover<br>
<br>
Locate aperture in ceiling surface<br>
<br>
Align cable entry with cable and thread through<br>
<br>
Place cover above aperture, with flaps turned outwards flat against the ceiling
and overlapped at the corners<br>
<br>
Secure cover to ceiling with stainless steel staples (12mm) length at 80mm
centres along the four flaps<br>
<br>
Install light fitting as recommended by manufacturer <br>
NB Installing from below, push canopy through the opening, align cable entry
with cable and thread through, turn flaps of the canopy inwards, and staple
down at 80mm centres.<br>
<br>
Firefly have developed a unique, fully
tested Penetration Management system. The
Collar
and Collaroll
are suitable for situations where penetrations
or multiple penetrations
pass through the Barrier. If these penetrations
were not “sealed-off”,
fire and smoke would easily pass through
the gaps made by the pipes, electric cables,
cable trays etc. etc. </p>
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