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Fire Protection for Electrical Installations Downlight Fire and Sound Protection Covers
Fluorescent Module Fire Protection Covers
Conduit, Trunking & Cable Tray Fire Protection Sleeves Ventilation Duct Fire Protection Sleeves
Gaskets & Pillows Fire Protection for Accessories
Vapour and Thermal Seal for Downlights
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Firecap Fire Protection Products What do the Regulations say?
How we can help you to comply
Building Regulations in the whole of the UK - Document B,
The New Firecap Range
England & Wales; Technical Handbook No:2, Scotland; and
Mindful of electrical contractors' increased responsibilities,
Technical Booklet E, Northern Ireland - demand that if a fire
we have extended the range of high performance Firecap
resistant element e.g a ceiling protecting an upper floor, is
intumescent Fire Protection Products. These now include Fire
broken into to install services, such as recessed downlights,
Protection Sleeves for electrical trunking, conduit, SWA,
the fire resistance must be made good. The recent Approved
cable tray and ventilation ducting. Furthermore, in response
Document P makes specific reference to the electrician's
to demands from the NHBC and other insurers, we have
responsibility to ensure that the fire resistance of any floor,
launched Loftcap, a vapour seal to cover downlights that
ceiling or wall that any services he has installed pass
penetrate a loft void.
through, are properly re-instated, with possible legal All these technically advanced products are easy to install
consequences for non-compliance.
and have been designed to ensure minimum additional This is further reinforced by the IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition
costs. Rigorous testing by independent laboratories and
BS 7671:2001, section 527-02-01, applying to all buildings:
consistently high standards throughout the UK based
“Where a wiring system passes through elements of a building
manufacturing process provide contractors with total
construction...the openings remaining...shall be sealed
peace of mind that their installations have been carried out
according to the degree of fire resistance required of the
with proper materials that satisfy the demands of Building
element concerned...�
Control in all respects.
It doesn't end there. Part E of the Building Regulations in England & Wales, Technical Handbook 5 of the Building (Scotland) Regulations and Technical Booklets G & G1 of the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) all require that penetrations through walls, floors or ceilings for electrical installations should be made good in order to minimise the transmission of sound.
Approvals Local Authority
LANTAC APPROVED
FIRE TESTED
GLOBALLY ASSESSED
NHBC Type Approved for Building Regulations. Type Approval No. 0001/--/2005
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Total Protection For Ceilings With Downlights Building Regulations confirm...
Sound Insulation
...that when a hole is cut into a fire rated ceiling to fit a
Building Regulations demand that many walls and ceilings
downlight, the fire stopping ability of the ceiling is
must resist the transmission of sound to adjoining areas.
impaired. In the event of a fire, flames could penetrate
Firecap downlight covers have unique insulation properties
through the light fitting and spread to the floor above with
and have been independently tested by the Building
the subsequent risk to life and property. The downlight itself
Research Establishment (BRE) to meet all Building
can also be a source of fire due to the high temperature
Regulations requirements when correctly installed as part of
of lamps and the promixity to flammable material.
an approved building system. Firecap is also LANTAC, Robust Details and NHBC approved for this application.
To provide total peace of mind and total protection, a Firecap downlight cover should be installed over the light
Permanent Protection
fitting if the ceiling is a fire separating element. Firecap will
Firecap covers maintain the integrity of the ceiling structure
stop the spread of fire for at least 60 minutes. In fact,
whatever downlight fitting is used, changed or even
recent tests by Chiltern International have demonstrated
removed. On the other hand, if fire rated downlights are
that Firecap downlight covers can give added peace of
installed and then subsequently replaced with standard
mind by providing up to 2 hours protection from fire.
downlights, the fire stopping integrity of the ceiling will be compromised. In these circumstances someone may be
When Firecap downlight covers are fitted as part of the
liable or vulnerable in the event of a fire unless Firecap
ceiling structure they become in effect a permanent fixture.
covers are installed.
This means that the fire protection with Firecap remains even when fashion may dictate a change of light fittings.
2 Hour Tested To demonstrate the exceptional fire stopping capabilities of
Fully Intumescent Material
Firecap downlight covers they have been third party fire
Firecap is uniquely manufactured from a fully intumescent
tested for 2 hours in a plasterboard ceiling. At time of printing,
material that swells to more than three times its original
no other intumescent cover has yet matched this level of
thickness when exposed to fire. This means that the void
endurance in a fire test.
above the downlight fills to ensure that flames and heat do not penetrate into the area above.
All Covered Amongst the key benefits of Firecap downlight covers is the
The Local Authority Building Control approval scheme,
broad range of both light fittings and ceiling types and
(LANTAC) and the National House Builders Confederation
constructions that the products have been designed to
(NHBC) have approved Firecap covers for use in this
protect. They include most commonly used ceilings and joist
application.
constructions as well as suspended ceilings, unlike some competitor fire rated downlights and covers that can have limited applications. Peter E Jackman IEng MIFire EFBEng AIWSc, Technical Director of International Fire Consultants Ltd. - widely acknowledged as a leading independent expert in fire engineering - says:
“Building Regulations 2000 Approved Document P allocates full responsibility to the electrician to make good the fire performance of any fire-rated floor/ceiling/wall after carrying out an electrical installation and legal action can be taken for non-compliance. Many, so called fire rated downlight fittings/covers are only tested in a small number of ceiling constructions and consequently this leaves the electrician vulnerable to “legal action” if the solution that he uses is wrong for the installation”
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Intumescent Fire & Sound Pro Installed in Seconds Protects for Life ● Global assessment accreditation for all
common ceiling types and joist constructions ● Suitable for use with all commonly used lamp
types including “cool beam” dichroic and aluminium reflector lamps ● For use with a wide range of mains and LV
light fittings up to 270mm ø
WITH FIRECAP
● Easy to install from above or below the
ceiling without requiring an accurate hole ● Can be fitted in seconds - no screws, drilling
or additional sealant required ● Self supporting, flexible and lightweight
Installs in Seconds
● Tested and approved for use on both
plasterboard and suspended ceilings ● Fully ventilated to avoid over-heating of the
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light fitting
Roll into a cylinder with the wiring and insert
● Reinstates acoustic protection of the ceiling -
through the downlight hole.
items tested have satisfied requirements of Building Regulations Document E under test conditions ● When exposed to fire the intumescent fibre
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swells to over three times its original thickness
Pull down the wire legs and
to provide a highly effective fire-stopping
move into position. (The two
seal
larger sized covers 300 and 350 do not require a wire fixing.)
● Keeps all combustible material away from
the hot light fitting (all makes, styles and sizes) ● Provides a high level of additional heat
insulation to the ceiling void during a fire thus
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reducing the chances of ignition of
Trim off surplus wire from the legs.
accumulated dust and flammable materials ● Specially formulated high performance outer
coating improves durability and minimises thermal convection ● Conserves energy - reduces heat within the
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room from escaping through the light fitting
Wire up and insert the downlight.
● Multiple cable entry points on the side and
top for ease of installation ● Fibres used are exonerated from
classification according to HSE guidelines ● Rot, corrosion and vermin
resistant ● Maintenance free ● Light fitting can be
removed without
Swells to over three times its original thickness when exposed to fire to provide a highly effective fire stopping seal
disturbing the Firecap
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tection Covers for Downlights Downlight Fire Protection Selection Guide Cut Out Size in mm
WITHOUT FIRECAP
Technical Information 1
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Manufactured from fully intumescent mineral fibre. Specially formulated high performance outer coating improves durability and minimises thermal convection. Upto 2 hour fire rated. Swells to over 3 times its original thickness preventing flames and minimising heat being transmitted through the downlight when exposed to fire. AFF109/150, 109/200, 109/250, 109/300, 109/350 - the full range of Firecap fire protection downlight covers have been assessed for the following applications: Suspended Ceiling and Timber, Steel or Concrete Beam/Joist protected by plasterboard.Assessment No. CHILT/A02166A/Chiltern Int. Fire, to BS 476:Pt.21:1987, BS 476:Pt.23:1987, BS EN 1365-2:2000. Duration of effective protection: 60 minutes. AFF109/150, 109/200, 109/250 - individual tests: Suspended ceiling (unloaded test): BS 476:Pt.23:1987 Duration of effective protection: 72 minutes without failure. Certificate number: FEI/F99029/Chiltern International Fire. Plasterboard ceiling: BS EN 1365-2:2000 Integrity: 60 minutes without failure. Insulation: 60 minutes without failure. Certificate number: TE94667/BRE. AFF109/300, AFF109/350 - individual tests Suspended ceiling (unloaded test): BS 476:Pt.23:1987 Integrity: 72 minutes without failure. Certificate number: FG8962/208217/BRE. AFF109/150, 109/200, 109/300 - individual tests to BS 476: Pt.20 & 22:1987 plasterboard ceiling under timber joists. Integrity and insulation 120 minutes. Test report number: Chilt/IF03028 Chiltern International Fire. Firecap AFF109/150 fully intumescent downlight covers have been tested at BRE in cooperation with a leading plasterboard manufacturer and have been shown to reinstate original acoustic performance of both 60dB party ceilings and 40dB internal ceilings when correctly fitted. This satisfies requirements of the Building Regulations Approved Document E, Resistance to passage of sound. 8 Fulfils requirements of IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition and Building Regulations. Cat No
Height
Weight
AFF109/150 150mm x 150mm
Dia
100gm
AFF109/200 200mm x 200mm
200gm
AFF109/250 250mm x 250mm
300gm
AFF109/300 370mm x 210mm
600gm
AFF109/350 450mm x 255mm
800gm
Maximum height of fitting - mains powered or low voltage AFF109 /150
AFF109 /200
AFF109 /250
AFF109 /300
AFF109 /350
50
83
136
188
170
245
55
78
130
183
170
245
60
73
125
177
170
245
65
68
120
172
170
245
70
63
115
167
170
245
75
57
110
162
170
245
80
104
157
170
245
85
99
151
170
245
90
94
146
170
245
95
89
141
170
245
100
83
136
170
245
105
130
170
245
110
125
170
245
115
120
170
245
120
115
170
245
125
110
170
245
130
104
170
245
135
99
170
245
140
94
170
245
145
170
245
150
170
245
175
170
245
200
170
245
225
170
245
250
170
245
270
245
How to Use this Selection Guide 1. All covers are equally suitable for mains or low voltage fittings using “cool beam� dichroic or aluminium reflector lamps. It is only necessary to know the cut-out size and the height of the fitting. 2. Select the cut-out size of the fitting in the left hand column. 3. Read across to the right hand column that contains the height of the fitting concerned. Always select the exact height, or move up to the next size. For example: a cover for a fitting with a 98mm cut-out and a height of 95mm is required. In the left hand column you will see that the nearest cut-out size is 100mm; reading across the right hand columns, you will note that the AFF109/150 is not suitable, the 83mm size shown for the AFF109/200 is too small and the 136mm shown for the AFF109/250 is too large. You should select the larger size, AFF109/250. PLEASE NOTE: IF YOUR FITTING SIZE IS SHOWN IN THE ORANGE SHADED AREA, THE COVER CAN ONLY BE INSTALLED FROM ABOVE THE CEILING. THE COVER WILL NOT FIT THROUGH THE CUT-OUT HOLE.
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Fire Protection Covers for Fluorescent Modules Installed in Seconds Protects for Life ● Easy to install - flexible one piece unit that can
be folded and fitted through the diagonal in the ceiling grid ● Can be fitted in seconds - no fixing clips, frame
assembly or additional sealant required ● Self supporting and lightweight - no pre-assembly required ● Pre-made slots for easy location on to ceiling grid ● Designed to fit a wide range of 600 x 600 and
Available in two sizes that cover the majority of popular modular fluorescent luminaires
1200 x 600 modular luminaires ● Tested and approved for use on suspended ceilings ● Provides a high level of additional heat insulation to the
ceiling void during a fire thus reducing the chances of ignition of accumulated dust and flammable materials
AF130/600 for 600 x 600 Module Side: 730mm external base 680mm top End: 670mm external base 620mm top Height: 155mm external Weight: 1.75kg approx
● Specially formulated durable mineral fibre minimises
thermal convection ● Easy to remove and re-install for luminaire maintenance ● Reinstates the acoustic protection of the ceiling ● Reduces heat within the room from escaping
through the light fitting
AF130/1200 for 1200 x 600 Module Side: 1330mm external base 1280mm top End: 700mm external base 650mm top Height: 140mm external Weight: 2.25kg approx
● Cable entry points can be made anywhere on
the sides and top for ease of wiring the luminaire ● Fibres used are exonerated from classification according
to HSE guidelines ● Rot, corrosion and vermin resistant ● Maintenance free ● In excess of 60 minute protection
Technical Information 1
Manufactured from fire resistant mineral fibre.
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60 minute fire rated. Prevents flames and minimises heat being transmitted through the luminaire when exposed to fire.
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AF130/1200 - individual tests Suspended ceiling (unloaded test): BS 476:Pt.23:1987 Min 60 minutes integrity. Certificate numbers: FG8962/208217/BRE. FE1/F03076.
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AF130/600 assessed by Chiltern International Fire to BS 476: Pt.23:1987 unloaded test. Min 60 minutes integrity. Certificate number: Chilt/A05174.
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Fulfils requirements of IEE Wiring Regulations 16th Edition and Building Regulations.
Easy Installation
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Vapour and Thermal Seal for Loft Voids Loftcap
● Easy to install - pass cabling through the cover by
piercing with a sharp instrument or pencil, place over the downlight and seal with general purpose mastic. No
Building Regulations Approved Document L calls for a
screws or clips required
solution to allow uninterrupted coverage of thermal
● Rigid construction allows loft insulation to be laid directly
insulation in loft spaces, ensuring minimal heat loss through
over the Loftcap cover, meeting requirements of the
the ceiling.
Building Regulations Approved Document L for continuous loft insulation
Building Regulations Approved Document C, as well as the
● Provides a highly efficient vapour seal meeting the
NHBC and other insurers, call for a vapour seal between the living space and the loft space in order to prevent
requirements of Building Regulations, the NHBC and
condensation forming on roof timbers and causing
other Insurers ● Manufactured from inert mineral fibres and organic
premature rotting.
binders designed to resist the formation of water droplets which could drip on to the lamp and wiring of the fitting
If you are fitting downlights into a ceiling, which penetrates
● Smooth non-porous surfaces, such as steel, are not used
a loft space, you are likely to have a problem in meeting both the Building Regulations Parts C & L and the Insurer's
in Loftcaps as they can promote water droplet
requirements. Fitting Loftcap covers over the downlights
formation ● Maintains sufficient air space around the light fitting in
addresses both problems in one easy step.
order to avoid overheating ● Non combustible - no risk of a fire hazard due to the
Fire or acoustic insulation is not usually required in a loft void;
heat from the light fitting
Loftcaps are therefore designed simply to provide an effective
● Non-electrically conductive - no risk of electric shock or
vapour and thermal seal. Manufactured from inert mineral
fire hazard
fibres, Loftcaps are both non-combustible and non electrically conductive whilst being lightweight and rigid enough to
● Durable construction - rot, corrosion and vermin resistant
support loft insulation. What's more they're simplicity itself to
● Maintenance free
install and will not cause the light
● Lightweight, only 350g, so will not put significant load on
the ceiling
fitting to overheat.
● Fibres used are exonerated from classification according
to HSE guidelines ● Tested and approved by the Lighting Association
Loftcap
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Cat No
Dimensions (mm)
ALC274
274/224 x 162
Intumescent Fire The Firecap range of Conduit, Trunking, Cable Tray and
Unique Contour Manufacturing Process
Ventilation Duct fire protection sleeves has been
Firecap sleeves are not made by bending flat sheets of
designed to prevent the spread of fire through service
intumescent material into the required shape. Consequently
penetrations made by both electrical and plumbing
they do not require a rigid metallic outer shell in order to
installers. Importantly, they are extremely efficient and
direct the expansion of the intumescent material. Instead,
very easy to fit.
during the manufacturing process, they are formed into shape so that the constituent fibres will follow the contours of the
These unique, high performance, technically advanced
pipe or duct. In the event of fire, when the intumescent
products are all manufactured in the UK. They have been
material expands, it is in exactly the right direction to totally
rigorously tested by independent laboratories to meet all
seal off the penetration very quickly and very efficiently. PVC
the requirements of the UK Building Regulations and IEE
ducts, trunking and conduits are fully crushed by the
Regulations, providing a full 2 hours fire and smoke “stop�
intumescent material in a fire situation, thus sealing all fire and
through all common wall constructions and partitions.
smoke access in and around the penetration. Furthermore, the sleeve material is compressible to 50% of its original thickness, as there is no rigid outer casing it can accept some inaccuracy in the cut penetration, allowing it to be fitted into tight gaps. The specially formulated foil backing on the outside of the sleeves is designed to transmit the heat
Material The Firecap intumescent sleeves are made from a blend of mineral fibres and exfoliated graphite to produce a material structure that combines high grade fire stopping characteristics with excellent acoustic and thermal insulation properties. The foil backing is designed to create a perfect vapour seal between the conduit/duct and helps to reduce any condensation coming into contact with the wall/floor. The sleeves contain no uPVC compounds, only small amounts of organic binders, resulting in minimal smoke emissions in a fire situation. All Firecap materials are exonerated from classification according to HSE Guidelines.
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Protection Sleeves into the fibres thus accelerating the expansion process in the
No Cutting of Conduit/Ducting Required
event of fire.
Unlike some fire stopping products, Firecap sleeves require no cutting of the conduit/duct, meaning less work and a
Easy to Install
seamless run of conduit/ducting.
No screws, fixings or special skills are required to install any Firecap sleeves. Furthermore they do not require
Acoustics
applications of fire rated mastics to seal the product into
The compressible nature of the material creates a highly
the wall or floor when fitted snugly because in a fire
efficient acoustic barrier between the conduit/ducting and
situation the sleeves expand both outwards to take up
the wall/floor as well as absorbing sound transmission from
small imperfections, as well as inwards to create a perfect
one side of the wall to the other.
fire seal. For optimum acoustic performance any gaps around the sleeves should be filled with non-combustible
Thermal Movement
filler eg mortar or mastic.
PVC ducting can expand many times greater than the metal equivalent; Firecap has been designed to
Fit from One Side of a Wall or Floor
accommodate thermal movement whilst maintaining its full
Ducting and piping often runs along the inaccessible parts
fire stopping integrity.
of a building, in a floor void. Firecap sleeves have been designed to be fitted from either side of a wall or floor
Thermal Insulation
penetration. The sleeves simply wrap around the duct or
Firecap sleeves have the same thermal conductivity as
pipe and slide into place avoiding the need to access the
mineral wool insulation and so create a thermal break
other side of the wall or floor. Time is saved with only one
between the ducting and the wall, preventing condensation.
visit to one side of the wall/floor.
Durable Firecap sleeves are resistant to moisture, humidity, vermin attack, mould and fungus.
Peace of Mind All Firecap sleeves have extensive third party approvals. The sleeves have all been fire tested in both plasterboard and blockwork wall/floor constructions and offer full 2 hours integrity and insulation on non heat conducting products.
Tests Tested and approved by Chiltern International Fire to BS 476:Pt.20 & Pt.22:1987 and the guidelines of EN1366-3 (Fire test assessment No. Chilt/A05153. Duration of effective protection 132 minutes integrity)
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Electrical Trunking Fire Sleeve A range of intumescent sleeves to prevent the spread of fire through service penetrations made for electrical trunking.
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● Easy to install without special tools or skills ● Cost effective - one sleeve can replace two collars, easily
cut to size
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● Suitable for use through a wide range of fire partition walls
and floors ● Two hour fire & smoke 'stop' through all common wall
constructions and partitions ● Suitable for a wide range of metal and PVC trunking ● Meets all the requirements of the UK Building Regulations ● In the event of a fire the PVC trunking is crushed by the
Easy to retrofit
intumescent material sealing all air, flame and smoke paths inside and around the trunking ● Can be used for non electrical trunking ● Quickly installed simply by sliding the sleeve over the
trunking and placing in position inside the firewall or partition ● Easily retrofitted, without disturbing the cables or trunking
by slicing and opening the sleeve and fitting it around the trunking and resealing with tape provided ● Easily fitted even when there is access only from one side ● Eliminates the need for metal collars and additional
fittings ● Very easy to cut with a standard padsaw ● Available for 50mm square and 100mm square trunking ● For very wide walls or partitions over 150mm thick,
one fire sleeve may be used on each side of the wall / partition ● Provide a cold smoke seal as well as thermal and
acoustic insulation in their passive state
Cat No Description
To Fit Trunking Size (mm)
ATR50
Electrical Trunking Fire sleeve
50 x 50
ATR100
Electrical Trunking Fire sleeve
100 x 100
All sleeves are suitable for walls up to 150mm wide
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Cut with padsaw
Fit over trunking
Reseal with aluminium tape provided and slide into gap
Pipe, Conduit and SWA Fire Sleeve A range of intumescent sleeves to prevent the spread of fire through service penetrations made for pipes and conduits. ● Easy to install without special tools or skills ● Cost effective - one sleeve can replace two collars, easily
cut to size ● Suitable for use through a wide range of fire partition walls
and floors ● Two hour fire & smoke 'stop' through all common wall
constructions and partitions ● Suitable for a wide range of metal and PVC pipes and
conduit ● Meets all the requirements of the UK Building Regulations ● In the event of a fire the PVC conduit is crushed by the
intumescent material sealing all air, flame and smoke paths inside and around the conduit ● Can be used for non electrical pipe ● Quickly installed simply by sliding the sleeve over the
conduit or cables and placing in position inside the firewall or partition ● Easily retrofitted without disturbing the conduit by slicing and
opening the sleeve then fitting around the conduit and resealing ● Easily fitted even when there is access only from one side ● Maintains the thermal insulation of the pipe through the
penetration ● Maintains vapour seal of existing insulation
Cat No
Description
● Eliminates the need for metal collars and additional fittings
APC17/67
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
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● Very easy to cut with a standard padsaw
APC21/71
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
21
● A full range of sizes to accommodate conduit or cable sizes
APC27/77
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
27
● Allows the thermal movement of the pipe or conduit
from 17mm to 169mm
Nominal OD of Service (mm)
APC34/84
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
34
● For very wide walls or partitions over 150mm thick one fire
APC42/92
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
42
sleeve may be used on each side of the wall / partition
APC48/98
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
48
● Provide a cold smoke seal as well as thermal and acoustic
APC54/104
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
54
APC60/110
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
60
APC67/117
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
67
APC76/126
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
76
APC80/130
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
80
insulation in their passive state ● Will accept hole irregularities of up to 15mm
APC89/139
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
89
APC102/152
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
102
APC108/158
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
108
APC114/164
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
114
APC127/177
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
127
APC140/190
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
140
APC159/209
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
159
APC169/219
Pipe, Conduit & SWA Fire Sleeve
169
All sleeves are suitable for walls up to 150mm wide
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Cable Tray Fire Sleeve A range of intumescent sleeves to prevent the spread of fire through service penetrations for cable trays. ● Easy to install without special tools or skills.
Simply cut the sleeve to shape and slide on to the end of the tray, reseal and slide into the wall ● Cost effective - easily cut to minimise wastage ● Suitable for use through a wide range
of fire partition walls and floors ● Meets all the requirements of the
UK Building Regulations ● A range of sleeves to fit trays from
150mm to 600mm wide ● In the event of a fire, the
intumescent material quickly expands to seal the opening to prevent a fire spreading ● Easily retrofitted without disturbing
the cables or conduits by slicing and opening the sleeve then fitting it around the tray and resealing ● Easily fitted even when there is access only from one side ● Eliminates the need for metal collars and additional fittings ● Very easy to cut with a standard padsaw ● Additional cables can be easily installed without removing
the sleeve ● For very wide walls or partitions over 150mm thick one fire
sleeve may be used on each side of the wall / partition ● Provide a cold smoke seal as well as thermal and acoustic
insulation in their passive state ● Provides a neat and tidy surface to make good to whilst
surrounding the cable tray where it passes through a fire partition or wall ● For retrofitting, cut and fit as Trunking Fire Sleeve
(see page 10)
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Sleeve compresses to accept cables
2
1
Cut and place over tray, reseal & slide into gap
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Cat No
Description
To Fit Tray Size (mm)
ACT50
Cable Tray Sleeve
50
ACT75
Cable Tray Sleeve
75
ACT100
Cable Tray Sleeve
100
ACT150
Cable Tray Sleeve
150
ACT225
Cable Tray Sleeve
225
ACT300
Cable Tray Sleeve
300
ACT450
Cable Tray Sleeve
450
All sleeves are suitable for walls up to 150mm wide
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Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve A range of intumescent sleeves to prevent the spread of fire through service penetrations made for the passage of ventilation ducting. ● Easy to install without special tools or skills ● Cost effective - one sleeve can replace two collars, easily
cut to size ● Suitable for use through a wide range of fire partition walls
and floors ● Suitable for plastic ventilation ducting ● Meets all the requirements of the UK Building Regulations ● In the event of a fire the plastic ducting is crushed by the
intumescent material sealing all air, flame and smoke paths inside and around the ducting ● Quickly installed simply by sliding the sleeve over the
ducting and placing in position inside the firewall or partition ● Easily retrofitted without disturbing the ventilation ducting
by slicing and opening the sleeve then fitting it around the ducting and resealing with tape provided ● Easily fitted even when there is access only from
one side ● Maintains the thermal insulation of the duct
through the penetration ● Maintains vapour seal of existing insulation ● Allows the thermal movement of the duct ● Eliminates the need for metal collars and
additional fittings ● Very easy to cut with a standard padsaw ● Available for a wide variety of sizes ● For very wide walls or partitions over 150mm thick, one
fire sleeve may be used on each side of the wall / partition ● Provide a cold smoke seal as well as thermal and acoustic
insulation in their passive state ● For retrofitting, cut and fit as Trunking Fire Sleeve (see
page 10) Cat No
Description
To Fit Duct Size (mm)
1
1
Slide over duct and into gap
AVD100/54 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
100 x 54
AVD150/70 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
150 x 70
AVD204/60 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
204 x 60
AVD215/25 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
215 x 25
AVD220/55 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
220 x 55
AVD225/25 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
225 x 25
AVD234/29 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
234 x 29
AVD300/25 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
300 x 25
AVD308/29 Ventilation Duct Fire Sleeve
308 x 29
All sleeves are suitable for walls up to 150mm wide
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Intumescent Duct Wrap Intumescent Duct Wrap Designed for use with plastic ducting where it passes through brick or blockwork. Intumescent duct wrap has been designed to fit around the outside of the ducting, sealing the gap made between the ducting and the wall. When subjected to heat, the duct wrap expands inwards to crush the ducting, thus sealing it totally and preventing fire spreading via the ducting to adjoining areas.
● For use with small uPVC rectangular ducting in
solid walls ● Easy to install - simply wraps around the duct
and is held in place by a self adhesive strip ● Manufactured from flexible fully intumescent
material encapsulated in a thin polythene sleeve to allow easy handling and installation ● Maintenance free ● Fibres used are exonerated from classification
according to HSE guidelines ● Moisture, humidity and frost resistant ● Smallest dimension less than 54mm use one
wrap, if greater than 54mm use two wraps ● Tested and approved by Chiltern International
Fire to BS 476: Pt.20 & Pt.22. (Fire test assessment No. Chilt/F04007. Duration of effective protection 132 minutes insulation and integrity)
Duct is crushed by the intumescent wrap in the event of a fire (Pictures taken during fire testing)
Intumescent Duct Wrap
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Cat No
Dimensions (mm)
AFDW692
4 x 70 x 692
Intumescent Gaskets and Pillows Intumescent Gaskets
● Easy to remove and re-
Widely used mains wiring accessories such as socket outlets,
install for maintenance
switches, ceiling roses and BESA boxes can all weaken the fire
purposes
stopping integrity of fire separating elements such as walls and
● Installer can
ceilings. Switches and sockets can also be the source of a fire
make suitable
itself, due to arcing or defective wiring. An intumescent gasket
holes in the
can therefore play two vital roles, firstly containing the source of
gasket to
some fires and secondly helping to prevent fire spreading
accommodate
through holes made for wiring in fire stopping elements.
cables ● Non toxic, no special
● Very easy and economical to install
disposal requirements ● Rot proof and
● Insulated with PVC to avoid risk of electrical short circuit
Adding Firecap gaskets in ceiling roses will delay the fire spreading to the floor above When exposed to fire the material swells up to provide a highly effective fire stopping seal
Adding Firecap gaskets to sockets will delay the spread of fire into the adjoining room
maintenance
through the graphite material of the gasket ● Single and twin switch socket pads designed for both
free ● In excess of 60
surface and recessed shallow and deep boxes ● Circular pads for ceiling roses and BESA boxes
minute
● When exposed to fire the material swells up to provide a
protection ● Tested to requirements of
highly effective fire stopping seal
the relevant parts of Cat No
Description
Size (mm)
BS 476: Pt.20 &
ALSG
Single Socket Gasket
68 x 68 x 4
Pt.22
ALDG
Double Socket Gasket
136 x 68 x 4
ALBG
Standard BESA Box Gasket
ø58 x 2.4
ALCG
Ceiling Rose Gasket
ø75 x 2.4
Intumescent Pillows ● Suitable for both indoor and
Intumescent pillows are designed for packing into gaps
outdoor applications up to 1m2
around services and cable entry points where they
● Easy to remove and re-install
penetrate fire separating elements such as walls and floors.
for maintenance purposes
They can be quickly installed in both permanent and temporary applications to provide an effective barrier to the
● Long life
passage of flames, smoke and hot gases in the event of a fire.
● Remains flexible between
-20˚C and +130˚C
They help to maintain the integrity of escape routes, reduce
● Non toxic, no special storage
loss or damage to the building and maintain pressure
or disposal requirements
differentials between compartments and ventilation
● Rot proof and maintenance
channels. The pillows are filled with organic fillers and
free
intumescent additives in a waterproof glass cloth bag.
● Offers a fire barrier of up to ● Flexible and easy to install
4 hours ● Tested to requirements of
● Available in three popular sizes to cover a vast range of
the relevant parts of
applications ● When exposed to fire the material provides a highly
BS 476: Pt.20 & Pt.22
effective fire stopping seal Cat No Description AFP20 Small AFP25 Medium AFP45 Large Quantity required per m2
Dimensions (mm) Weight (gms) 330 x 50 x 20 50 330 x 200 x 25 185 330 x 200 x 45 385 Small 217 in wall / 120 in floor Large 117 in wall / 60 in floor
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Adding Firecap gaskets to joins in conduit will delay flames from running inside the piping
Fire Protection for Electrical Installations Intumescent Downlight Fire Protection Covers All Ceilings All Fittings All Sizes All Risks All Covered Permanently! We endeavour to collect test data for all floor and ceiling constructions commonly available, however, some specialist constructions may not be included
If you need further information please ask for a free copy of the Firecap Frequently Asked Questions booklet, or our Firecap Presentation CD, or visit our web site.
Stockist
Customer Service Helpline
0870 758 4000 Aico Ltd, Mile End Business Park, Maesbury Road, Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN Tel: 0870 758 4000 • Fax: 0870 758 4010 • Sales - Tel: 0870 758 4001• Fax: 0870 758 4011 e-mail: enquiries@aico.co.uk • www.aico.co.uk E & OE As our policy is one of continuous development, we reserve the right to amend designs and specifications without prior notice. Every care has been taken to ensure that the contents of this document are correct at the time of publication and we shall be under no liability whatsoever in respect of such contents.
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