‘Fire Rated’

A Buildingtalk guide

Start with the news release Door-Stop: The first ever energy rated door from Door-Stop International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Door-Stop has launched the first UK energy rated doors, just two weeks after the British Fenestration Ratings Council (BFRC) introduced the DER scheme.". Several months prior to that, we featured the news release TRADA Technology at Timber Expo 2011 from TRADA Technology: "Timber Expo 2011 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry 27 - 28 September includes 120 exhibitors plus a programme of awards, conferences and seminars.".

In September 2011, we covered the news from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics - take a look at Chiltern International Fire free seminars which says: "Senior Consultant Peter Barker free seminar 'Passive Fire Protection Explained' will be held at Timber Expo 2011. ".

Take a look also at the news release from Geberit, Geberit pipe fittings specified for safety, as well as VEKA and Door Energy Ratings scheme from VEKA, and First emergency lighting certified under BAFE from Cooper Lighting.

Latest stories...

Door closers from DORMA for new Academy (September 2011)

Door closers from DORMA were specified for the new GBP36 million Evelyn Grace Academy in Brixton, designed by renowned architect Zaha Hadid.

Dricon fire retardant protects new Academy (September 2011)

Arch Timber Protection used its DRICON fire retardant treatment to protect internal timber at the new Passmores Academy buidling, Harlow, Essex.

Building in fire and smoke protection (September 2011)

Peter Jennings, Technical Director for ACO Building Drainage, looks at how poor planning of drainage systems can contribute directly to the spread of fire in large buildings.

Crown Trade Protective Coatings for metalwork (September 2011)

Protective Coatings from Crown Trade safeguards metalwork against the elements, with options of ten or fifteen years' protection.

RigiSystems sole distribution deal with Alubond. (September 2011)

RigiSystems has signed an agreement with Alubond Europe to be the sole distributor of Alubond products in the UK, Republic of Ireland and France.

First hybrid wireless fire system from Gent (September 2011)

Gent by Honeywell launch Plexus, its first ever wireless fire detection system.

Wrightstyle framing system for Bristol development (September 2011)

Wrightstyle supply advanced steel framing system as key element in construction of Bridgewater House, at the heart of a major Finzels Reach development in Bristol.

Steni cladding for revolutionary retailing project (September 2011)

Steni UK's fibreglass reinforced polymer composite colour panels are being used on pioneering sustainable pods used by Johnson Cleaners at three Sainsbury's sites.

Emseal fire rated Emshield SJS-FR1 Seismic Joint

Emseal Joint Systems has released its Emshield SJS-FR1, the UL-Certified 1-hour fire-rated expansion joint for seismic and large-gap applications.
Emseal's fire rated acoustic wall joints

Emseal Joint Systems offers a two hour fire rated wall expansion joint now rated for sound barrier applications.