Polypipe Terrain completes Chiltern fire tests

Chiltern International Fire (CIF) has carried out a comprehensive pipe penetration seals fire resistance test programme for Polypipe Terrain.

The products tested form part of Polypipe Terrain's Firetrap range of plastic pipe penetration seals, for sealing pipework used for water supply, waste and drainage.

The test programme, carried out in accordance with BSEN 1366-3:2009, the European fire test standard for pipe penetration seals, covered a broad cross-section of the range, encompassing dimensions from 50mm-160mm in diameter, for use in different construction types, such as steel stud partitions, concrete blockwork and concrete floors.

Ian Crickmore, technical director at Polypipe, commented: "Our Firetrap products are designed to provide a cost effective way of stopping the spread of fire via pipe penetrations.

They expand to fill the space between the pipe and the penetration and then crush the pipe until it closes to prevent the passage of fire and smoke.

The fact that the products underwent and passed rigorous tests at Chiltern International Fire will allow our customers to be even more confident when specifying Firetrap for their projects".

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