Fire pillows are a vital fire-resistant penetration sealing system used to create temporary or permanent fire barriers around single or multi-service penetrations.
These barriers prevent fire from passing through compartment walls or floors. They are especially suitable for areas where services continuously change or get replaced. This adaptability makes them an essential component in fire protection strategies.
Our S-Line Fire Pillows, are designed to withstand high temperatures, expanding upon exposure to heat to seal gaps and prevent the spread of flames and smoke. By maintaining the integrity of compartmentalized spaces, can help safeguard lives and property. They also contribute to maintaining the acoustic performance of buildings by preventing air leakage.
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Fire pillows are versatile tools in passive fire protection, providing critical fire resistance across various applications. Here are some key uses:
Effectively restore fire resistance in rigid walls and floors. They create robust barriers that prevent fire from spreading between compartments.
Designed for multi-service penetrations, they can adapt to various cables, pipes, and ducts, ensuring comprehensive protection without hindering service access or modifications.
Fire pillows help maintain a building’s integrity by preventing air leakage, thus preserving indoor air quality and enhancing energy efficiency. Their installation ensures that no gaps remain through which fire or smoke could pass.
In addition to fire resistance, these products are essential in maintaining the acoustic performance of spaces. They block unwanted noise transmission, ensuring a quiet environment.
Within steel cable trunking, the pillows provide a vital barrier against fire, protecting the integrity of electrical systems and preventing fire spread through service routes.
Fire pillows are primarily for internal use, offering a long lifespan of up to 30 years, ensuring durable and reliable fire protection.
Proper installation is crucial for ensuring their effectiveness in fire protection. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Begin by ensuring the substrate is clean, dry, and free from oils, grease, dust, and loose particles. A clean surface guarantees better adhesion and performance.
Choose the correct size of S-Line Fire Pillow to fill all gaps and apertures. Ensure the maximum aperture size is not exceeded as specified in UL-EU-00640-CPR guidelines.
Install the pillows under compression, tightly packing them into openings around services. This ensures a tight seal that prevents fire and smoke passage.
Carefully pack pillows to eliminate any voids. Stagger joints in each layer to ensure comprehensive coverage and enhanced fire resistance.
For wall installations, place S-Line Pillows centrally within the fire line, overlapping both sides of the wall. In floors, secure steel mesh to the soffit or within the aperture’s reveal, then tightly pack the pillows around the services.
If you remove pillows to reposition services, ensure you reinstall them correctly to maintain fire resistance. Keep detailed competence records and log all installations.
Regular maintenance ensures their long-term effectiveness in fire protection. Conduct recorded inspections in line with the building’s maintenance schedule. Competent individuals well-versed in fire protection systems should perform these inspections.
Regular inspections help identify any damage or tampering with the fire pillows. As a result, prompt identification allows for timely replacement or reinstallation, thereby maintaining the fire barrier’s integrity.
If services within the protected area are changed or replaced, ensure they are reinstalled correctly. Always verify that no gaps are present and the pillows fit tightly.
Maintenance should be carried out by certified professionals to guarantee compliance with safety standards. Proper training and competence records are essential for anyone maintaining the system.
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Adhering to the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is essential when installing and maintaining fire pillows. Furthermore, ensure safe access and egress during maintenance and inspections to protect workers and occupants.
Maintain detailed records of the competence and training of all individuals involved in the installation and maintenance. This ensures compliance with statutory requirements and guarantees the effectiveness of fire protection measures. To keep in check with everything and have peace of mind visit Alpha Fire Protection.
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