Aspf Blue Book - Fire Resisting Ductwork

BLUE BOOK
Fire resisting ductwork 2nd Edition

An industry guide to design and installation
Association for Specialist Fire Protection

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Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP)

Tournai Hall, Evelyn Woods Road, Aldershot, Hampshire GU11 2LL, United Kingdom t: : 01252 357 832 www.asfp.org.uk
The Association was formed in 1976, and currently represents the majority of UK contractors and manufacturers of specialist fire protection products, with associate members representing regulatory, certification, testing and consulting bodies. ASFP seeks to increase awareness and understanding of the nature of fire and the various forms, functions and benefits provided by passive fire protection. It is willing to make available its specialist knowledge on all aspects of fire protection and can assist specifiers and main contractors in identifying products suitable for specific requirements, both in the UK and related overseas markets.
Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association

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The HVCA represents the interests of firms active in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (hvacr) products and equipment
Acknowledgements This document replaces the previous Fire Rated and Smoke Outlet Ductwork. It has been prepared by the Fire Resisting Ductwork Work Group of the ASFP, and the work of the members of that Committee, as follows, is gratefully acknowledged: R H Earle T Day T Hubbard B A James N J Macdonald N Ralph Michael Turner R B Smith W Parlor Chairman of Working Group, Bodycote warringtonfire BRE Fire and Security Promat UK Ltd Fire Protection Ltd BRE Rockwool Ltd Specifications UK Ltd ASFP Technical Officer (1st edition] ASFP Technical Officer (2nd edition)
Although care has been taken to ensure, to the best of our knowledge, that all data and information contained herein is accurate to the extent that it relates to either matters of fact or accepted practice or matters of opinion at the time of publication, the Association for Specialist Fire Protection accepts no responsibility for any errors in or misinterpretations of such data and/or information or any loss or damage arising from or related to its use. Since this document may be subject to change and updating, it is an uncontrolled document. For the latest version of this publication visit the ASFP web site at www.asfp.org.uk/publications as indicated by the dated footer on each page.
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Fire Resisting Ductwork (2nd edition Revised 11 April 2007)
Fire resisting ductwork 2nd Edition

An industry guide to design and installation Published by the Association for Specialist Fire Protection in conjunction with Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association
FOREWORD
As Convenor of CEN TC127 WG2 Fire safety in buildings Services (December 2006), I am pleased to introduce this 2nd Edition of Fire Resisting Ductwork from the Association for Specialist Fire Protection. It replaces the previous Edition entitled Fire rated and smoke outlet ductwork. The prevention of fire spread through ducted systems is of critical importance, as evidenced by serious fire losses in recent years. This document provides details and new recommendations not previously covered in other standards or codes of practice and should make a significant contribution to improved fire safety. The 2nd Edition contain sections on the different types of system and their function; information on all the relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice as well as notes on penetration seals and support systems. The 2nd Edition also introduces Data Sheets which provide details of fire tested duct systems that have been suitably fire tested & assessed by UKAS approved fire test laboratories and reviewed by the ASFP Technical Review Panel for Fire Resisting Ductwork The 2nd Edition now provides a lead for fire engineers & engineering services designers by including new rules for the future of Direct and Extended Application of test results for fire resisting ductwork systems; as agreed by the ASFP Technical Review Panel, the Fire Test Study Group and the ASFP technical committee and the document working group. BRE/LPC recognises the key importance that fire-rated ductwork for air distribution and smoke extraction applications plays in the safe movement of air through the different compartments in buildings, and is particularly pleased to see these topics addressed here. We commend the document to designers, contractors and insurers.
TERRY DAY Associate Director Fire and Security, Building Research Establishment [BRE] Garston, Watford, WD2 7JR, United Kingdom
CONTENTS
1. 2. INTRODUCTION ...........................................................................................................................................6 DEFINITIONS................................................................................................................................................7 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 4. 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.9 5. 5.1 5.2 6. 6.1 6.2 7. 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 8. 9. 10. 11. DUCT /DUCTWORK ...........................................................................................................................7 DAMPERS...........................................................................................................................................7 GENERAL TERMS..............................................................................................................................8 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS..........................................................................................8 SMOKE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS.....................................................................................................9 DUAL VENTILATION /SMOKE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS ................................................................9 PRESSURISATION SYSTEMS ..........................................................................................................9 CAR PARK & KITCHEN EXTRACT SYSTEMS .................................................................................9 INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................18 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS .........................................................................................................18 DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS................................................18 CHANGES IN FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION...................................................................................18 BRITISH STANDARDS.....................................................................................................................19 ISO STANDARDS (International Organisation for Standardisation) ................................................20 EUROPEAN STANDARDS (CEN)....................................................................................................20 HVCA DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................................20 STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS............................................20 FIRE RESISTANCE TESTS ON DUCTS .........................................................................................22 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS............................................................................................................23 FIELD OF DIRECT APPLICATION (DUCTS TESTED TO BS 476: Part 24)...................................28 EXTENDED APPLICATION (DUCTS TESTED TO BS 476 Part 24) ...............................................30 PENETRATION SEALS ....................................................................................................................39 SUPPORT SYSTEMS.......................................................................................................................41 ANCILLARY ITEMS / IN-LINE EQUIPMENT....................................................................................41 INTERFACE BETWEEN FIRE RESISTING DUCTWORK & ELEMENTS OF CONSTRUCTION .............................................................................................................................41
DUCTWORK TYPES & FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................8
REGULATIONS & CODES .........................................................................................................................18
STANDARD FIRE TESTS ...........................................................................................................................22
FIELD OF APPLICATION FOR FIRE RESISTING DUCTS........................................................................28
NOTES ON PENETRATION SEALS, SUPPORT SYSTEMS & ANCILLARY ITEMS................................39
LIMITATIONS ..............................................................................................................................................41 STANDARD SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................................43 STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS ......................................................43 GUIDANCE TO DUCT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS & CAUTIONARY NOTE ...............................................44 11.1 GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF SYSTEM DATA INFORMATION .....................................................44 11.2 CAUTIONARY NOTE TO ALL DUCTWORK DESIGNERS, MANUFACTURERS & INSTALLERS ....................................................................................................................................44
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DUCT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS.................................................................................................................44
INDEX OF FIRE RESISTING DUCTWORK SYSTEM PAGES ............................................................................45
SCOPE
This publication is intended to assist the reader in understanding many of the essential details which play a significant part in ensuring that fire resisting ductwork (which includes smoke outlet) is correctly designed and installed in accordance with current UK legislative requirements. The information given in this guidance note therefore relates to the types and functions of fire resisting ductwork, and references the Building Regulations, British Standards and Codes of Practice which apply to these specific types of duct. Detailed information on current British Standard fire resistance and reaction to fire tests is provided, together with recommended methods for appraisal systems for both direct and extended fields of application. Guidance is also given in respect of the fire resisting requirements for duct systems incorporating penetration seals, support systems and ancillary items, with a section relating to limitations. Drawings of typical BS 476: Part 24 test constructions are reproduced (by kind permission of the British Standards Institution) and diagrams of types and functions of various fire resisting ductwork systems are included. These are for guidance purposes only. The guidance given in this publication specifically refers to fire resisting ductwork tested to BS 476 Part 24 1987 and does not, therefore, include advice on conventional non-fire rated ventilation ductwork systems, or ducts containing services such as water pipes and cables.
CAUTIONARY NOTE TO ALL DUCTWORK DESIGNERS, MANUFACTURERS AND INSTALLERS General purpose DW/144 ventilation/air conditioning ductwork cannot be utilised as, or converted into, a fire resisting ductwork system unless the construction / materials of the whole system are proven by test or assessment in accordance with the requirements of BS 476: Part 24. In this respect, Section 8 'Limitations' will be of particular interest to the reader.
Since this document may be subject to change and updating, it is an uncontrolled document. For the latest version of this publication visit the ASFP web site at www.asfp.org.uk/publications as indicated by the dated footer on each page.
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INTRODUCTION
This publication has been produced to assist those involved in the specification, installation, inspection and verification of fire resisting ductwork tested to BS 476 Part 24 and to ensure that minimum performance standards are maintained which will contribute to ensuring that fire compartmentation systems are not breached prematurely. Fire resisting ductwork can be provided either by specialist companies producing proprietary systems, or by treatment to satisfactorily constructed and supported steel ductwork with the addition of fire insulating materials. Care must be taken when choosing a fire resisting ductwork system and checks should be made to ensure that the ductwork fire performance meets with the requirements of the relevant application. Fire resisting ductwork may need to pass through compartment walls or floors that will have a prescribed fire resistance period in terms of the load-bearing capacity (stability), integrity and insulation criteria, for durations of 30 to 240 minutes. It is a requirement that where these compartment walls/floors are penetrated by ducts or other building services, the fire performance criteria for the penetrated wall or floor are maintained, such that fire in one compartment may not spread to other areas. The fire performance of a duct which penetrates a fire resisting/separating element requires careful consideration by specifiers and controlling authorities. The standard periods of stability and integrity should in all cases be at least equal to those required for the penetrated element of construction. In certain circumstances, controlling authorities have waived the insulation requirement or allowed a reduced period of insulation, for example, in some car parks, where enforcers have considered that there was not a possibility of combustible materials being in close proximity of the ductwork. The guidance given in Approved Document B1 (Means of Escape) and B3 (Internal Fire Spread Structure) of the Building Regulations 2000 for England and Wales refers to BS 5588: Part 9 for alternative ways in which the integrity of compartments may be maintained where ductwork penetrates fire separating elements. Similar recommendations are given in the Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000, and in the Building (Scotland) Regulations: 2004 Most ventilation ductwork systems offer little or no protection against fire spread. When ventilation ductwork penetrates building compartmentation, regulatory requirements and the guidance of BS 5588: Part 9 should be followed: i.e. Method 1 Method 2 Method 3 Protection using fire dampers; Protection using fire resisting enclosures; Protection using fire resisting ductwork.
Statutory regulations and design codes provide the designer with prescribed periods of fire resistance to elements of construction, which give a safe period for evacuation of people, a safe period for fire fighting and can also provide for property protection. It is vitally important for life safety that the fire resistance of the element of construction is not reduced when ductwork is routed through it. Good practice dictates that fire dampers should not be installed within certain ductwork systems in buildings (e.g. kitchen extraction, staircase and lobby pressurisation, lift shaft ventilation, fresh air make up provision, etc.) and therefore either Method 2 or Method 3 of BS 5588 Part 9 should be used. Steel ductwork systems for air movements around buildings are generally constructed to the HVCA guide DW/144 (formerly 142) which is a document covering a wide range of construction standards in the manufacture of sheet metal ductwork for use in low, medium or high pressure applications and includes various methods of jointing, stiffening and supporting of the ductwork. BS 5588: Part 9 paragraph 7.5.1 acknowledges that steel ductwork if satisfactorily constructed and supported will be able to provide a high degree of resistance to the passage of smoke and decomposition products. However, rapid transfer of heat through the steel regardless of its thickness prevents the ductwork achieving any degree of fire resistance without supplementary insulation. A satisfactorily constructed and supported fire rated steel duct is one proven by test and/or assessment to BS 476: Part 24. An alternative to steel ductwork systems is self supporting ductwork such as that constructed from rigid boards. Supplementary insulation may also have to be considered for these systems. BS 476 Part 24 Fire Test series; a method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts, was introduced in 1987. The document includes an explanatory Annex giving guidance on the fire performance criteria required for kitchen extract and smoke outlet applications, which differ from the requirements for ventilation ducts. It is important that the evaluation and suitability of any proposed system of fire resisting ductwork matches the requirements for the application; (e.g. a smoke outlet duct to maintain a minimum 75% of the original cross section when tested to BS 476: Part 24).
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It is essential to give due consideration to other factors that may be required when evaluating the suitability of a proposed system of fire resisting ductwork. These may include: Seismic qualification of ductwork, support system and penetration sealing method Pressure / air carrying capacity Materials sensitive to thermal shock Materials susceptible to physical damage Acoustic performance requirement of the system Thermal performance requirement of the system Resistance to air flow. The suitability for cleaning, if a kitchen duct system Any need for a smooth internal surface, for high pressure ducts.
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2.1
DEFINITIONS
DUCT /DUCTWORK
For the purpose of this document the following definitions apply. A system of enclosures of any cross sectional shape for the distribution or extraction of air. Duct/Ductwork - Fire Rated Ductwork that conforms to one or more of the following definitions of (types) of fire resisting duct/ductwork: Duct/Ductwork - Fire Resisting A duct or ductwork used for the distribution or extraction of air, designed and tested to satisfy the criteria defined in BS 476: Part 24. (ISO 6944). Duct/Ductwork - Fire Resisting Smoke Outlet A fire resisting smoke outlet duct, for the extraction of products of combustion, designed and tested to satisfy the criteria defined in BS 476: Part 24. (ISO 6944). A smoke outlet duct must retain at least 75% of its crosssectional area throughout the test. Duct/Ductwork - Fire Resisting Kitchen Extract A duct or ductwork that is installed entirely independent of any other duct or ductwork within the building and which serves as an extract for non-domestic kitchens (see clause 9.5 of BS 5588: Part 9), designed and tested to satisfy the criteria defined in BS 476: Part 24. (ISO6944). Duct/ductwork - Self supporting Self supporting fire rated ducts are those that are formed with fire protection boards, and possibly framework, without a steel duct. Shunt System A duct or ductwork used solely for extraction in flats and maisonettes which may be used to avoid the need to provide fire dampers in extract ductwork from bathrooms and WCs. (See clauses 6.1, 6.2 and 9.6 of BS 5588: Part 9). Support System The components used for supporting a duct or ductwork from, and fixing to, a fire resisting element of construction. 2.2 DAMPERS
Damper - Fire A closure system within a duct which is operated automatically or manually and is designed to prevent the passage of fire and which, together with its supporting frame, is capable of satisfying the designated fire resistance criteria for a stated period of time. Damper - Smoke A closure system within a duct which is operated automatically or manually and is designed to control the movement of smoke. A smoke damper is not necessarily a fire damper. A combination fire and smoke damper shall meet the requirements of both.
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GENERAL TERMS
Compartment A part of a building, comprising one or more rooms, spaces or storeys constructed to prevent the spread of fire to, or from, another part of the same building. Fire Resistance The ability of a component or construction to satisfy, for a stated period of time, the appropriate criteria specified in the relevant part of BS 476. The following criteria are applied to fire resisting ductwork. Stability The ability of a duct, ductwork and the support system to remain intact and fulfil their intended function for a specified period of time, when tested to the requirements of BS 476: Part 24 (ISO 6944). Integrity The ability of a duct or ductwork to remain free of cracks, holes or openings outside the compartment in which the fire is present for a specified period of time, when tested to the requirements of BS 476: Part 24 (ISO 6944). Insulation The ability of a duct or ductwork to maintain its integrity without developing temperatures on its external surface, outside the compartment in which the fire is present, which exceed:
i) ii)
140C as an average value above ambient and/or 180C as a maximum value above ambient at any one point
when tested for a specified period of time to the requirements of BS 476: Part 24. (ISO 6944). For kitchen extract ductwork (duct A) these limitations also apply to the internal surface of the duct within the compartment in which the fire is present. Fire Separating Elements Floors, walls, fire protected shafts (multi-service or dedicated) and other separating elements of construction having a period of fire resistance as determined in accordance with BS 476: Parts 20, 21 or 22. Penetration An aperture through a fire separating element for the passage of a duct or ductwork, or building services, that reduces the fire performance of the fire separating element Penetration sealing system The system used to maintain the fire resistance of the fire separating element, in accordance with BS 476: Part 24, at the position where there is provision for a duct or ductwork to pass through the element. Pressurisation A method of protecting escape routes against the ingress of smoke by maintaining the air within them at pressures higher than those in adjacent parts of the building. Protected shaft A shaft which enables persons, air or objects to pass from one compartment to another, and which is enclosed with fire-resisting construction.
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DUCTWORK TYPES & FUNCTIONS
This document does not apply to ducts containing services such as water pipes or electrical cables. It covers only ductwork that is part of the following systems for handling air, fumes or products of combustion. Typical examples are illustrated in figures 1-8. 3.1 MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEMS Mechanical ventilation systems are used to extract vitiated or polluted air from a building and to supply replacement fresh or conditioned air. The necessary fans and conditioning equipment are generally located in separate plant rooms, often in a basement or on the roof. The distribution of the air involves ductwork which may be very large, extend throughout the building, penetrate compartment walls and/or floors and have openings in every space through which it passes. Without suitable fire precautions, therefore, ventilation ductwork can provide a route by which fire, smoke and toxic gases are enabled to spread rapidly through a building.
3.2
SMOKE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS
Smoke extraction is the evacuation from a building of products of combustion, such as smoke and toxic gases, which could otherwise reduce visibility and impair human functions. This facilitates the escape of the building occupants and assists fire fighters in locating the seat of the fire and extinguishing it. In situations where smoke clearance by natural ventilation through windows or other openings may be difficult (e.g. in large or deep basements or in high rise buildings without openable windows) ductwork is required to conduct the smoke to a suitable outlet from the building. In cases where the natural buoyancy of the combustion products is not adequate to ensure the required smoke extraction rate through the ductwork, fan assisted systems are used. It may also be necessary to install ducted air inlets as part of the smoke extraction scheme, in order to provide the replacement air. If the ductwork incorporated in a smoke extraction system is wholly contained within the fire compartment, it must at least be capable of resisting the anticipated smoke temperatures generated during the development of a fire. These will generally be lower than the temperatures specified in BS 476: Part 24, which are intended to represent a fully developed fire. However, if the ductwork penetrates a fire resisting barrier, it must also be capable of providing the relevant fire resistance in a test to Part 24. Further clarification of the fire testing requirements for these two different situations is provided in Section 5 of this document Standard Fire Tests. In view of the importance of maintaining the design extraction rates during a fire, Part 24 also imposes an additional requirement on smoke outlet ductwork (i.e. the retention of at least 75% of its original cross sectional area during the test). 3.3 DUAL VENTILATION /SMOKE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS These systems serve as a conventional ventilation system under normal conditions, but are converted to a smoke extraction system in the event of fire, thus providing an economical dual system. 3.4 PRESSURISATION SYSTEMS Pressurisation is a method of restricting the penetration of smoke into certain critical areas of a building, by maintaining the air within the critical areas at pressures higher than those in adjacent areas. It applies particularly to protected stairways, lobbies and corridors, as smoke within these areas would inhibit escape, and also to fire fighting shafts serving deep basements, because of the difficulties in clearing smoke from basements. A pressurisation system is a special form of mechanical ventilation system. However, as the air supply creating the pressurisation must be maintained for the duration of a fire, fire dampers cannot be used within the ductwork to prevent the spread of fire. Any duct or ductwork penetrating fire resisting barriers must be fire resisting. BS 5588: Part 4 gives guidance on the use of pressurisation in buildings for the purpose of smoke control. 3.5 CAR PARK & KITCHEN EXTRACT SYSTEMS Car parks and non-domestic kitchens are required to have separate and independent extraction systems, because of the polluted nature of the extracted air. As BS 5588: Part 9 recommends that fire dampers should not be installed in extraction ductwork serving car parks or kitchens, any duct or ductwork penetrating fire resisting barriers must be fire resisting. Kitchen extraction ductwork presents a particular hazard, in that combustible deposits such as grease are likely to accumulate on its internal surfaces. A fire in an adjacent compartment through which the ductwork passes could therefore initiate a fire within the ductwork which, in the absence of fire dampers, might prejudice the safety of the kitchen occupants. For this reason, BS 476: Part 24 imposes an additional requirement, (i.e. when tested as duct A against external fire) the internal surface of the ductwork within the furnace must meet the insulation criteria. It is also essential that this particular type of ductwork is provided with access for cleaning, at distances not exceeding 3m.
Figure 1 Compartmentation: An example
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Figure 2 Types of extract ductwork from multi-cellular buildings
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Figure 5 Typical smoke outlet ductwork system
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Figure 6 Typical non-domestic kitchen extract ductwork
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Figure 7 Typical pressurisation ductwork system
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Figure 8 Typical basement car park extract
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4.
4.1
REGULATIONS & CODES

INTRODUCTION
The documents listed in this section are most of the publications relevant to the performance requirements of ductwork in the event of a fire. For new buildings, buildings which are changing their use, and for extensions or alterations to existing buildings, one generally should refer to the guidance given in Approved Document B, (England and Wales); Technical Standards - Parts D and E (Scotland); or Technical Booklet E (Northern Ireland). For commercial and industrial buildings, property and business insurance may also be an important consideration. Useful information can be found in the FPA Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings or go to www.thefpa.co.uk 4.2 STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
England and Wales Building and Buildings - The Building Regulations 2000 (SI 2000 2531 and amendments as SI 2006/652, SI 2004/3210, SI 2004/1465, SI 2003/2692, SI 2002/2871, SI 2002/0440 and SI 2001/3335 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 Statutory Instrument 2005/ 1541 and can be obtained via www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20051541.htm Scotland The Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004 Northern Ireland The Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 4.3 DOCUMENTS SUPPORTING THE STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS
England and Wales Approved Document B: Fire Safety: 2006 Scotland Technical Handbook (Fire) 2005 for Domestic and for Non-domestic buildings Northern Ireland DFP Technical Booklet E - Fire Safety 2005 4.4 CHANGES IN FIRE SAFETY LEGISLATION It should be noted that the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 replaces most fire related legislation in England & Wales from 1st October 2006. In Scotland, Part 3 of the Fire (Scotland) Act 2005 - and related subordinate legislation also introduces a new fire safety regime on 1st October 2006.Both measures are based on the ongoing fire safety risk assessment of buildings. Similar changes are expected in Northern Ireland. In all cases, this means that Fire Certificates will be abolished and an existing fire certificate will no longer have effect. The responsibility will be with all those having any degree of control over nearly all non-domestic premises, along with Houses in Multiple Occupation See: www.planningportal.gov.uk www.infoscotland.com/firelaw and www2.dfpni.gov.uk/buildingregulations Many previous pieces of legislation will be repealed, including Fire Safety: An employers Guide Fire Precautions Act 1971 Draft guide to fire precautions in existing residential care premises Home Office/Scottish Home and Health Dept. 1983.The new Document will be the Fire Safety order Scotland / Residential Care Premises Supporting Documents The following supporting documents may be useful, but is not an exhaustive list 11 new Risk Assessment Guides for buildings in different types of occupation Department of Health HTM 05 Series, including HTM 05-01 Managing Healthcare fire safety HTM 05-02A Guidance in support of functional requirements HTM 05-02B Fire engineering provisions HTM 05-03 Operational provisions
A new DfES Building Bulletin 100 Designing & managing against the risk of fire in schools. [Will replace BB 7 - Fire and the design of educational buildings (DES) 1988] Design principles for smoke ventilation in enclosed shopping centres. BR186, BRE, 1990 (Revision of smoke control methods in enclosed shopping complexes of one or more storeys. A design summary. (BRE) 1979) London District Surveyors Association Fire Safety Guide No 1 - Section 20 Buildings: 1997 Fire Safety Guide No 3 Phased evacuation from office buildings 1990 Fire Prevention Association FPA Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings, together with other publications on behalf of the InFires insurance organisation www.thefpa.co.uk/publications 4.5 BRITISH STANDARDS BS 476: Fire Tests on Building Materials and Structures Part 4: 1970 Non-combustibility test for materials 1984 Part 6: 1981 1989 Part 7: 1971 1987 1997 Part 11: 1982 1988 Part 20: 1987 Part 21: 1987 Part 22: 1987 Part 23: 1987 Part 24: 1987 Non-combustibility test for materials Method of test for fire propagation for products Method of test for fire propagation for products Surface spread of flame test for materials Method for classification of the surface spread of flame of products Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials Method for determination of the fire resistance of Elements of construction (general principles) Methods for determination of the fire resistance of load bearing elements of construction Methods for determination of the fire resistance of non-load bearing elements of construction Methods for determination of the contribution of components to the fire resistance of a structure Method for determination of the fire resistance of ventilation ducts (ISO 6944)
BS 5588: Fire Precautions in the Design, Construction and Use of Buildings Part 0: 1996 Guide to fire safety codes of practice for particular premises / applications Part 1: 1990 Part 4: 1998 Part 5: 2004 Part 6: 1991 Part 7: 1997 Part 8: 1999 Part 9: 1999 Part 10: 1991 Part 11: 1997 Part 12: 2004 BS 5669 BS 7346 Code of practice for residential buildings Code of practice for smoke control using pressure differentials Access and facilities for fire-fighting Code of practice for places of assembly [with amendments 1998, 1999 and 2004] Code of practice for the incorporation of atria in buildings [with amendments 1 and 2] Code of practice for means of escape for disabled people [with Amendment 1] Code of practice for ventilation and air conditioning ductwork. Code of practice for shopping complexes [Incorporating amendment 1] Code of practice for shops, offices, industrial, storage and other similar buildings [incorporating Amendments 1, 2 and 3] Managing fire safety for impact test information Components for smoke and heat control systems; Part 2: 1990 Specification for powered smoke and heat exhaust ventilators
BS 8313: 1989 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts.

BS ISO 10294 Fire Resistance tests - Fire dampers for air distribution systems Part 1: 1996 - Test method. Part 2: 1999 Classification, criteria & field of application of test results Part 3: 1999 Guidance on the test method Part 4: 2001 Test of thermal release mechanism Part 5: 2005 Intumescent fire dampers 4.6 ISO STANDARDS (International Organisation for Standardisation) ISO 834: Fire resistance tests Elements of building construction ISO 834-1:1999Fire resistance tests Elements of building construction: Part 1 General requirements ISO 6944-1 ISO 6944-2 ISO 9000: 2000 IS0 9001: 2000 4.7 EN 1366 Fire Resistance Tests Elements of building construction: Part 1 Ventilation ducts Fire resistance tests Elements of building construction: Part 2 Kitchen extract ducts Quality management systems Fundamentals and vocabulary Quality management systems Requirements Fire resistance tests for service installation -
EUROPEAN STANDARDS (CEN) BS EN 1366-1: 1999 Part 1 - Ducts BS EN 1366-2: 1999 Part 2 - Fire dampers prEN 1366-3 prEN 1366-4 prEN 1366-5 prEN 1366-8 BS EN 1366-9 prEN 1366-10 EN 13501: Part 3 - Penetration seals Part 4 - Linear joint seals Part 5 - Service ducts and shafts Part 8 - Multi compartment smoke extraction ducts Part 9 - Single compartment smoke extraction ducts Part 10 - Smoke control dampers Fire classification of construction products and building elements: Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests Part 2: Classification using data from fire resistance tests, excluding ventilation services Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and elements used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance test on components of smoke control systems Smoke and heat control systems Part 7: Smoke control ducts A practical guide to ductwork leakage testing Specification for sheet metal ductwork; low medium and high pressure velocity systems (supersedes DW/142) Standard for kitchen ventilation systems HVCA Guide to good practice Internal cleanliness of ventilations systems
prEN 12101-7 4.8 HVCA DOCUMENTS DW/143: 2000 DW/144: 1998 DW/172: 2005 TR/19: 2005 4.9
STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS The measurement of fire resisting ductwork should follow the guidelines of Tables Y30 and Y31 of SMM7 [Standard method of measurement - 7th Edition: 2000] as published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, ISBN 08540 63609.
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Figure 9 Regulations and Codes

STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS BUILDING REGULATIONS INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
BRITISH STANDARDS
Specific building type RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDES (from Government)
Approved Document B (England and Wales)
Technical Handbook (Fire) 2005 (Scotland)
Technical Booklet E (Northern Ireland)
FPA Design Guide for the Fire Protection of Buildings (now issued as a series of documents
Codes of Practice
Fire Tests
BS 8313
BS 5588: Parts 1-6 Parts 8-11
BS ISO 10294 Parts 1 to 5
BS 476: Parts 4, 6, 7,11 Parts 20 to 24
LDSA Fire Safety Guide No 1 Fire Safety Guide No 2
Dept of Health HTM 05 Parts 01 to 03
NOTE: We have not yet included guidance arising from emergent European fire tests and classifications for fire rated duct/ ductwork. These EN tests are not yet mandatory in the UK and would require modifications to existing UK test evaluation. Work is also continuing in CEN to provide harmonised EN rules for the direct & extended application of test data into the classification system.
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5.1
STANDARD FIRE TESTS

FIRE RESISTANCE TESTS ON DUCTS
Standard UK fire resistance tests on ventilation ducts are carried out in accordance with BS 476: Part 24 (ISO 6944). This standard specifies a method of test and criteria for the determination of the fire resistance of vertical and horizontal ventilation ducts under standardised fire conditions. The general purpose of the test is to measure the ability of a representative duct or duct assembly to resist the spread of fire from one compartment to another. NOTE: We have not yet included guidance arising from emergent European fire tests and classifications for fire rated duct/ ductwork. These EN tests are not yet mandatory in the UK and would require modifications to existing UK test evaluation. Work is also continuing in CEN to provide harmonised EN rules for the direct & extended application of test data into the classification system. The test is conducted without the involvement of fire dampers. It is applicable to vertical and horizontal ducts, with or without branches, taking into account joints, air supply and exhaust openings, as well as suspension devices and penetration seals. The performance of the duct assembly is measured in terms of its ability to withstand exposure to high temperatures by setting criteria by which the resistance to collapse - ensuring the duct is able to fulfil its intended function - (stability), the fire containment (integrity) and the thermal transmittance (insulation) functions can be judged. The standard temperature/time fire exposure specified in BS 476: Part 20 is representative of only one possible fire exposure condition at the fully developed fire stage. The method of test does not quantify the behaviour of a duct for a precise period of time in a real fire situation but can be used directly to show compliance with fire resistance requirements in regulations or other safety specifications, and enables comparisons to be made between constructions. The specimen which is subjected to the fire test must be designed and constructed to be representative of how it would be constructed on site. Two ducts are tested, one with fire outside only (duct A) and one with fire on the inside (duct B). Both ducts may be tested in either a horizontal or vertical orientation. See Figures 10 to 13. The minimum length of the specimen duct required by the test standard is 3.0m in the furnace and 2.5m outside the furnace for horizontal ducts and 2.0m in the furnace and 2.0m outside the furnace for vertical ducts. Horizontal duct A is fitted with a branch duct within the furnace. The recommended cross section of duct for test is 1.0m x 0.25m internally. A fan is connected to the end of horizontal duct A outside the furnace which induces an under-pressure of 300Pa inside the duct. A fan is connected to the end of horizontal and vertical ducts B outside the furnace which induces air velocity of 3m/s within the ducts at ambient temperature drawn through an opening in the side wall of the duct within the furnace. The settings of the fan are not altered during the test. Every 30 minutes of the test the fans are switched off for five minutes to evaluate the integrity of the ducts in the fan off situation. The test specimen is subjected to fire on all four sides. The standard temperature/time fire exposure is followed. The furnace pressure is measured 100mm below horizontal ducts, and 100mm below the top of the furnace for vertical ducts. It is controlled after the first five minutes of the test to be positive by 10 2Pa compared to that of the laboratory. Thermocouples are applied to the non-fire face of the duct outside the furnace as required by the standard and extra thermocouples are included within the duct to gain additional data on the fire performance. These additional thermocouples enable assessments to be carried out on the duct system when used as a kitchen extract duct. Observations must also be made during the test regarding the retention of the cross-sectional area of the duct so that assessments can be made on the duct system when used as a smoke outlet duct. A smoke outlet duct should retain at least 75% of its cross-sectional area. The tested duct assembly is judged against three performance criteria. These are: Stability Stability failure shall be deemed to have occurred in duct A within the furnace and in ducts A and B outside the furnace when the duct collapses in such a manner that the duct no longer fulfils its intended function. Included in this is the ability of a smoke outlet duct to retain at least 75% of its cross-sectional area. Integrity The presence and formation in the test specimen of cracks, holes or other openings outside the furnace through which flames or hot gases can pass shall constitute integrity failure. Integrity failure shall also be deemed to have occurred when the cotton pad referred to in ISO 834 is ignited or when sustained flaming, of duration at least 10s, appears on the unexposed face of the test specimen outside the furnace. In order to interpret the presence and formation in the test specimen of cracks, holes or other openings outside the furnace through which flames or hot gases can pass, the following modes of failure under the integrity criterion of BS 476: Part 20 are adopted:
Failure is deemed to occur:
i) ii)
when a 6mm diameter gap gauge can penetrate through a gap and can be moved in the gap for a distance of at least 150mm; when a 25mm diameter gap gauge can penetrate through a gap.
Insulation Insulation failure shall be deemed to have occurred when the temperature rise above initial ambient temperature in the laboratory on the unexposed surface of the test specimen outside the furnace exceeds either
i) ii)
140C as an average value; or 180C as a maximum value read by any surface thermocouple.
For kitchen extract duct A, these temperature rise limits also apply to the inside surface of the duct within the furnace. Non-standard tests are carried out to the principles of BS 476: Part 24, but at reduced furnace temperatures, for applications such as smoke extraction systems where the maximum exhaust temperatures are specified and the ductwork does not penetrate fire separating elements. The results from similar tests can also be utilised for installations where a fire engineering analysis has been carried out on the building and the maximum temperature to which the duct would be exposed in a fire situation has been calculated. An example of such an installation is in an atrium of a multi-storey building where the ducts are designed to extract smoke and hot gases in the event of a fire and to prevent flash-over occurring. BS 7346: Part 2 describes the classification and method of test for powered ventilators (not ductwork) designed to remove hot gases and smoke from buildings in the event of fire. The standard is primarily concerned with the evaluation of ventilator performance at elevated temperatures. 5.2 REACTION TO FIRE TESTS In order to restrict the use of materials in the construction of buildings which ignite easily, which have a high rate of heat release and/or which reduce the time to flash-over, reaction to fire tests are carried out on component materials and linings of ducts. These are carried out to show compliance with reaction to fire requirements in regulations or other specifications. The tests which are used to demonstrate compliance are: Method of test to determine the classification of the surface spread of flame of products - BS 476: Part 7. This test measures the rate at which flame is able to spread over the surface of a lining material. The material or product is classified 1, 2, 3 or 4 with Class 1 being the highest classification (least flame spread). Method of test for fire propagation for products - BS 476: Part 6. This test measures the rate of heat release from a product or material. From this test, indices of performance are calculated. Index of performance (I) relates to the overall test performance, whereas sub-index (i1) is derived from the first three minutes of test. The maximum acceptable fire propagation indices are specified in the various regulations. Method for assessing the heat emission from building materials - BS 476: Part 11 and Non-combustibility test for materials - BS 476: Part 4. These two tests are similar and are used to determine the heat emission from a product or material. Materials of limited combustibility are defined in the national Building Regulations by reference to the method of test specified in Part 11. Non-combustible materials are also defined in the national Building Regulations either as listed products or in terms of performance when tested to Part 4 or Part 11. Non-combustible materials may be used whenever there is a requirement for materials of limited combustibility. An additional product performance classification for lining materials is defined in the national Building Regulations as Class 0. This is achieved if a material or the surface of a composite product is either:
i) ii)
composed throughout of materials of limited combustibility, or a Class 1 material which has a fire propagation index (I) of not more than 12 and sub index (i1) of not more than 6.
Class 0 is not a classification identified in any British Standard test.
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Figure 10: Test arrangement for vertical ducts Typical test arrangement to BS 476: Part 24: 1987
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Figure 11: Test arrangement for horizontal ducts Typical test arrangement to BS 476: Part 24:1987
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Figure 12: Location of thermocouples on vertical ducts outside the furnace (also see figure 10) Typical test arrangement to BS 476: Part 24: 1987
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Figure 13 Location of thermocouples on horizontal ducts outside the furnace Typical test arrangement to BS 476: Part 24: 1987
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FIELD OF APPLICATION FOR FIRE RESISTING DUCTS
The field of application from tests to BS476 Part 24 may be split into two distinct categories viz. direct and extended fields of application. The field of direct application (DIAP) is derived from information obtained from tests carried out in accordance with BS 476: Part 24 at UKAS accredited laboratories. The test results achieved by a particular design may be directly applied to a limited number of variations (e.g. a reduction in duct size) without recourse to expert advice, providing the design remains substantially as tested See Section 11.2 The field of extended application (EXAP) is assessed from test evidence to BS 476: Part: 24 which may be supplemented by appropriate test evidence generated from other sources. The assessment considers changes in the tested design beyond the scope of direct application and may also consider variations to the tested design. For example, an increase in duct size which necessitates the inclusion of a joint in the duct walls. For the purpose of assessments for the extended field of application, laboratories accredited by UKAS for conducting the relevant tests might be expected to have the necessary expertise or competent authority /persons appropriate to the complexity of the evaluation undertaken. 6.1 FIELD OF DIRECT APPLICATION (DUCTS TESTED TO BS 476: Part 24)
6.1.1 Introduction The scope of the current BS test method does not consider the effect, detrimental or not, that variations in the test construction may have on the achieved performance of the duct (i.e. the field of direct application is very limited). NOTE. The appropriate European (CEN) standard includes formal rules for a direct application that allow certain modifications to tested configurations without the need to seek expert/specialist fire safety advice. 6.1.2 Critical Parameters The following text conforms to accepted best practice in the UK. Rules for direct application of EN test data are very similar. Vertical and Horizontal Ducts A test result for horizontal ducts A and B is applicable to horizontal ducts only. A test result obtained for vertical ducts A and B is applicable to vertical ducts without a horizontal branch. However, if a test on a horizontal duct A with a branch is also successfully undertaken the vertical ducts may include a horizontal branch. Sizes of Ducts A test result obtained for the standard sizes of ducts A and B is applicable to all dimensions up to the size tested together with the following increases Rectangular Width (mm) Duct A Duct B + 250 +250 Rectangular Height (mm) +500 +750 Circular Diameter (mm) +200 +370
For ducts tested at smaller sizes than those specified in Clause 6 of BS476 Part 24, no extrapolation of data to larger sizes can be allowed. The maximum sizes that may be considered under direct application rules are as follows Rectangular Width (mm) Duct A Duct B 1250 1250 Rectangular Height (mm) 1000 1000 Circular Diameter (mm) 1000 1000
Pressure Difference The test results obtained for the standard under-pressure of 300 Pa in duct A is applicable to an underpressure and an over-pressure up to the same value, viz -300 to +300 Pa, providing that the integrity criteria during Duct B test was satisfied
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Height of Vertical Ducts Ducts supported at each storey The test results are applicable to any number of storeys provided:
i) ii)
the distance between supporting constructions does not exceed 5m. limitations on buckling are satisfied, as below Self load bearing ducts
Test results obtained from ducts with additional loads, are applicable to ducts with an overall height corresponding to the load applied in the fire test. Limitations on buckling shall also be satisfied. Limitations on buckling In order to prevent self damage from the buckling of vertical ducts, the test results are only applicable to situations where the ratio between the length of the duct exposed in the compartment and the smallest lateral dimension across the outside face of the duct (or outer diameter) does not exceed 8:1, unless additional supports are provided. In cases where additional supports have to be provided, the ratio of the distance between the additional supports, or the distance between the additional supports and the supporting construction, and the smallest lateral dimension across the outside face of the duct, or outer diameter, shall not exceed 8:1 Support systems - Horizontal Ducts Horizontal ducts are typically supported along their length by a system of frames and fire resisting fixings to the building structure, which generally consist of vertical hangers connected to a horizontal member, or members. The vertical hangers are fixed to the building structure above the duct. Unprotected hangers made of steel may be sized such that the calculated stresses do not exceed the values given as follows: Allowable Tensile Stress Tensile stress in all vertically oriented components Up to 60 minutes 15 N/mm2 Over 60 minutes up to 120 minutes 10 N/mm2 Over 120 minutes up to 240 minutes 6 N/mm2
Note 1: The elongation in mm of the temperature increases and stress levels. be the maximum furnace temperature. temperature, if available, shall be used. greater length than in the test.
hangers of the test ducts can be calculated on the basis of For unprotected supporting systems, the temperature used will For protected steel hangers, the maximum recorded hanger The value represents the elongation limit for hangers with a
Note 2: Stress is calculated from supported load only. An example for the calculation of tensile stress in vertical hanger members: W = weight of duct assembly per unit length = weight of bearer per unit length Wb = weight of drop rod per unit length Wr = distance between hanger supports Lh = length of bearer Lb h = height of drop rod A = cross section area of drop rod * Weight of duct on each hanger support Weight of hanger support Therefore tensile strength stress in drop rod () = = = kg/m kg/m kg/m m m m mm2 (W x Lh) kg (Wb x Lb + 2Wr x h) kg
(W x Lh + Wb x Lb + 2Wr x h) x 9.81 2A
N/mm2
* If the drop rod is a threaded rod then A is based on the root diameter. Note 3: The maximum tested stress may be used if greater than above.
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Note 4: The largest distance between frames of the support systems used in the test construction must not be exceeded in practice. Note 5: If frames of the support system have been positioned at all joints within the furnace, then these must be located at all joints in practice. Note 6: In cases where the lateral dimension between the outer vertical surface of the duct and the centre line of the vertical hanger rod is less than 50mm, the test result will apply up to 50mm. The lateral dimension must not exceed 50mm unless demonstrated by test. The horizontal load bearing component of the support system shall be sized so that the bending stress does not exceed that applied to the equivalent member in the test. Compensators If compensators providing for expansion have been incorporated in the test, in practice the distance between each compensator must not be more than 10m. Where the duct passes through a wall, the compensator must be located not more than 5m from the wall. Supporting Construction For the purpose of this publication the supporting construction is the wall or floor through which the duct passed under test. In practice it may be referred to as a compartment floor or wall or separating element. Consequently a test result obtained for a fire resisting duct passing through a wall or floor made of masonry, concrete or a partition (without any cavity) is applicable to the same type of construction providing its thickness and density is equal to or greater than that used for the test. Duct leakage value Provided a duct is selected for test representing a certain leakage value, the test results will apply to those ducts having lower leakage values. (See HVCA publications DW/143 and DW/144.) Duct stiffeners Test results on a steel duct that has been stiffened shall only apply to ducts that are also stiffened in a similar manner. Penetration Seal It is important in order to maintain the performance of the duct that the position where it passes through the supporting construction is effectively sealed. The test method considers this seal to be an integral part of the duct construction. Therefore, for the field of direct application, it must be constructed of the same material and be installed using the same method as tested. The gap dimension between the inside edge of the supporting construction and the perimeter of the duct and hence the seal thickness must also remain as tested. 6.2 EXTENDED APPLICATION (DUCTS TESTED TO BS 476 Part 24) Specialist technical advice should be sought from a competent organisation if desired variations in the tested construction are not included within the field of direct application. Such variations may include the following:
i) ii) iii) iv) v) vi) vii) viii) ix)
Increase in size of duct beyond direct application; Ducts with 1, 2 or 3 sides; Variation in supporting method; Change in duct construction (e.g. alternative materials); Change in duct orientation (e.g. from horizontal to vertical); Change in duct use (e.g. ventilation to smoke extract); Change in duct shape; Variation in jointing method; Variation in penetration sealing system.
The above list is not exhaustive and acceptable variations are subject to test performance and duct design. It is prudent to consider the intended range of ducts to be offered prior to testing to ensure a large number of tests are avoided. For the purpose of assessments for the extended field of application, laboratories accredited by UKAS for conducting the relevant tests might be expected to have the necessary expertise or competent authority /persons appropriate to the complexity of the evaluation undertaken.
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The following rules for extended application are designed to provide a uniform approach for the assessment of fire resisting ductwork. The types of ductwork covered in this document are:
i) ii) iii) iv) v)
Mechanical Ventilation Systems used to extract vitiated or polluted air from a building and to supply replacement fresh or conditioned air. Smoke Extraction Systems used to evacuate products of combustion from a building, such as smoke and toxic gases. Dual Ventilation/Smoke Extraction Systems used as a conventional ventilation system under normal conditions, but converted to a smoke extraction system in the event of fire. Pressurisation Systems used to restrict the penetration of smoke into certain critical areas of a building by maintaining the air within them at pressures higher than those in adjacent areas. Car Park and Kitchen Extract Systems car parks and non-domestic kitchens are required to have separate and independent extraction systems because of the polluted nature of the extracted air.
All assessment reports must clearly state which types of ductwork are covered by the assessment and which types are not covered. These rules do not apply to ducts/enclosures containing building services. 6.2.1 Extended application for steel ducts 6.2.1.1 General a. Requirements for assessors and for test data The requirements for assessors and for the suitability of primary and secondary fire test data should be as described in the Passive Fire Protection Federation document Guide to Undertaking Assessments in Lieu of Fire Tests. b. Fire resistance period The maximum fire resistance period for duct A (fire outside) should not exceed the maximum period tested on duct A. The maximum fire resistance period for duct B (fire inside) should not exceed the maximum period tested on duct B. In each test the performance criterion for stability must have been satisfied for the required duration. Also the performance criteria for integrity and insulation should have been satisfied for the required duration. However, if a premature failure of integrity or insulation occurs (e.g. integrity failure at the penetration seal through the wall) an assessment may be carried out, giving clear reasons and arguments for the failure and the necessary corrective measures to increase the performance to the required fire resistance period, provided that the test was continued to the required duration to prove the stability performance of the duct. Ducts A and B An assessment should only be carried out for duct A if a duct A has been tested. An assessment should only be carried out for duct B if a duct B has been tested. Fire resistance The fire resistance performance of a duct refers to the three performance criteria of stability, integrity and insulation. Assessments for the same duct construction should not be carried out for the addition of insulation if an uninsulated duct assembly was tested or for an uninsulated duct if an insulated duct assembly was tested. Material Tests on mild steel ducts may be used to assess ducts constructed with stainless steel but not vice versa. Practicality The assessor should try to ensure that the construction of the tested/assessed ductwork system is practical for on-site applications. For example, consideration may have to be given to the design of the penetration seal system for applications where space is restricted between the duct and adjacent walls or floors.
c. d.
e. f.
6.2.1.2 Increase in size of duct beyond limits of direct application of test data The aspects of the duct construction that must be considered for larger ducts are: a. DUCT SPECIFICATION The design specification for larger and smaller ducts is provided by the manufacturer of the duct. The design must be the same as that of the tested ducts. The specification must be based on the following parameters. GAUGE OF STEEL SHEET The design of the duct, including the gauge of steel sheet used in the construction, must be suitable for the velocity, pressure and structural requirements of the duct. However, in all cases, the minimum thickness of the steel sheet must be the steel thickness of the tested duct.
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LONGITUDINAL SEAMS Use Pittsburgh lock seam or Grooved corner seam unless another type is tested. CROSS JOINTS The cross joints are one of the main structural components of a duct system and are essential to maintaining the stability and integrity of a fire rated duct. The tested cross joints and fixings should be the minimum fitted. If roll-formed sheet metal profiles are tested then rolled steel angle-flanged joints may be used but not vice versa. The size of the joint members should be increased for larger sizes. The stresses (e.g. bending, compressive) within the joint members should not exceed those within the tested joint members or those given in the following Table, whichever is the greater. See 6.2.1.11 for the calculation procedure. Fire resistance period minutes Limiting stress N/mm
2
Up to 60 15
Over 60 up to 120 10
e. f.
PANEL STIFFENING If tested ducts include panel stiffening then this must be included on all assessed ducts. If tested ducts were made with plain sheet then panel stiffening may be added. INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS Intermediate stiffeners may be fitted around the duct, located between the cross joints. The stiffeners may be added to give additional support to the duct walls and therefore reduce the stresses within the cross joint members. If stiffeners are fitted this may allow the spacing between cross joints on larger ducts to be maintained instead of being reduced. If stiffeners were fitted to the tested ducts then the maximum tested spacing between cross joints and stiffeners must not be exceeded. INTERNAL STIFFENERS Tie bars may be fitted that connect the flanges of cross joints. If the tested ducts were fitted with tie bars then they must be fitted in practice. If tie bars were fitted at the penetration seal in the tested ducts then they must be fitted to all ducts at the penetration seals. DUCT SECTION LENGTH The maximum tested section length must not be exceeded. ASPECT RATIO - The maximum aspect ratio for a rectangular duct of the longer side dimension to the shorter side dimension is 4:1.
g.
h. i.
6.2.1.3 Variation in supporting method The support systems used for fire resisting ductwork must be capable of bearing the load of the ductwork under fire conditions. The support systems generally consist of the hangers and bearers, the fixings and brackets. The aspects of the support systems that must be considered are: a. TYPE OF SUPPORT SYSTEM The type of support system used should be the tested system. If an alternative system is proposed, it must be shown to be strong enough, provide equivalent support to the ductwork compared to the tested system and be shown that it will not cause an increase in the deformation of the duct in fire. STRENGTH OF SUPPORT SYSTEM The tensile stress of unprotected hanger (drop rod) members must not exceed 15N/mm2 for fire ratings up to 60 minutes, 10N/mm2 for fire ratings up to 120 minutes and 6N/mm2 for fire ratings up to 240 minutes. (A calculation method is provided in section 6.1.2). The shear and bending stresses in the bearers should not exceed those in the tested bearers. The stresses in protected support system members should not exceed the tested values. Stresses within the support components can be reduced by increasing the size of the components or reducing the spacing of the supports. Alternatively fire protection may be fitted around the supports; this will reduce the maximum temperature reached by the support components, allowing higher stresses to be used. Table 1 of BS 5950: Part 8 provides details of the strength reduction factors for grades 43 and 50 steels at elevated temperatures. SPACING AND POSITION OF SUPPORT SYSTEM The spacing between support systems should not exceed the maximum spacing tested. If some of the support systems on the tested ducts were positioned at approximately midway between cross joints or between cross joints and stiffeners then the support systems may be positioned at any point along the duct. If the support systems were positioned adjacent to cross joints or stiffeners on the tested ducts then they must be fitted adjacent to a cross joint or stiffener in practice. ELEMENT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION The element of building construction to which the support systems are attached must have a fire resistance of at least that specified for the duct and be able to support the weight of the duct under fire conditions. The fixings and brackets used to connect the support systems to the element of building construction must be all steel fixings, have been proved to be suitable for use on fire rated constructions for the time period required, be
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c.
d.
strong enough to support the weight of the duct under fire conditions and be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The most common type of fixing into masonry/concrete constructions is an expansion anchor. Chemical anchors and shot-fired fixings are not usually suitable unless they have met the above requirements. 6.2.1.4 Penetration seals at compartment walls & floors The following general rules are to be followed when considering the method of sealing gaps around ductwork where it penetrates a compartment wall or floor. Further explanatory text is provided in the appendix. a. TYPE OF SEAL The method of sealing any gaps around the duct, including collars or sleeves, as it passes through a compartment wall or floor should be the same as that tested or assessed in accordance with BS476 Part 24. GAP SIZE The gap between the duct and the reveal of the opening in the wall or floor should be the same as the gap tested 10%. For gap sizes greater than this range, the size of the opening must be reduced to a similar size to that tested. The reduction in opening size can be achieved by reinstating the wall or floor with original or equivalent materials. The remaining gap must be sealed as tested with the ductwork system. For gap sizes smaller than this range and for alternative solutions to reducing the gap size of larger openings, the method of sealing the gap must be independently assessed. DUCT CROSS JOINTS AND STIFFENERS If a duct cross joint or stiffener was fitted within, or adjacent to the penetration seal on the tested duct(s) then a cross joint or stiffener must be fitted at penetration seals in practice. DUCT SUPPORTS In practice, the distance between the face of the wall and the first support to horizontal ductwork, on both sides of the wall, must not be exceeded by more than 100mm of the distance employed on the fire side of the fire test specimen. The method and location of supporting ductwork in practice must be the same as tested or assessed. WALL OR FLOOR CONSTRUCTION Fire rated ducts may pass through walls / floors that have differing fire resistance requirements. The thickness and type of wall /floor will affect the fire resisting performance. The test data only applies to the thickness and type of wall /floor as used in the duct test. Otherwise independent assessment will be required SIZE OF DUCT The performance of the sealing system when used with ducts that are larger than the tested duct must be independently assessed.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
6.2.1.5 Insulation a. TYPE OF INSULATION PRODUCT Tests on insulated duct assemblies relate only to the specific named insulation product as tested and the fixing method used. Alternative insulation products and fixing methods should not be assessed without additional test data to BS 476: Part 24 or compatible with Part 24. b. c. THICKNESS The thickness of the tested insulation product may be reduced for shorter fire resistance periods than those tested but not increased for longer periods than those tested PROTECTION SYSTEM In some cases the insulation/protection system is supported independently from the steel duct. Where this occurs additional support may be needed for the protection system, particularly the top and bottom walls of the system, for larger sizes of duct.
6.2.1.6 Smoke outlet ducts Where the steel duct system is to be used as a smoke outlet duct, the non-mandatory annex to B.S. 476: Part 24: 1987 recommends that an additional criterion of 75% retention of cross-sectional area should apply to the duct system, for both type A and B ducts, in order to maintain adequate extraction. Therefore to be suitable for a smoke outlet duct, the tested duct system must have retained at least 75% of its cross-sectional area, both inside and outside the furnace, for the required duration. For ducts larger than those tested it must be ensured that the modifications to the gauge of steel sheet, the size and strength of the cross joints, the size of stiffeners, the maximum spacing between cross joints and stiffeners and the spacing of the hanger support systems are sufficient for the duct system to retain at least 75% of its cross-sectional area. 6.2.1.7 Kitchen extract ducts Where the steel duct system is to be used as a kitchen extract duct, the non-mandatory annex to B.S. 476: Part 24: 1987 recommends that the ducts are not lined with combustible materials, which are likely to accumulate combustible deposits, and that the temperature rise on the internal duct surface of duct
type A should not exceed 140oC mean or 180oC maximum. A steel duct will satisfy the first of these recommendations, as steel is deemed to be non-combustible. The temperature rise on the internal duct surface of duct type A, within the furnace, must be proven in the test on the duct A. 6.2.1.8 Vertical ducts ORIENTATION It is permitted to carry out an assessment for vertical ducts on the basis of tests on horizontal ducts but not vice versa. a. Support Vertical ducts must be supported at each floor level so that the weight of the duct is taken by the floor. This must not compromise the penetration seal. If the distance between the floors is greater than 5m see 6.1.2 height of vertical ducts - then intermediate supports must be fitted, e.g. cantilever bracket from adjacent fire rated wall. Also, to prevent buckling of the duct, the distance between supports should not exceed 8 times the smallest lateral dimension across the outside face of the duct. Penetration seal The design of the penetration seal through a floor is the same as the design of the seal through walls for horizontal ducts.
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6.2.1.9 One, two and three sided ducts a. INDEPENDENT SYSTEMS - These occur where the insulation/protection system for the steel duct is independent from the duct. The 4-sided steel duct is constructed and supported in the usual way and the 1, 2 or 3-sided protection system is fitted independently from the steel duct. The protection system is fastened to the adjacent floor and/or wall via continuous steel angles, or similar. The angles and fixings must be strong enough to take the weight of the protection system when exposed to fire conditions. Steel support systems are sometimes fitted to take the weight of the protection system. For this type of protection system, particularly for larger sizes, the protection system should have been tested to BS 476: Part 22 as a partition assembly and a ceiling membrane assembly to show that it can remain intact and carry out its protective function for the desired exposure period. b. ATTACHED SYSTEMS These occur where the steel duct itself is 1, 2 or 3-sided and is fastened to the adjacent floor and/or wall via continuous steel angles, or similar. The angles and fixings must be strong enough to take the weight of the duct and insulation when exposed to fire conditions. Steel support systems are sometimes fitted to take the weight of the duct system. An alternative arrangement for attached systems is a 4-sided steel duct, constructed and supported in the usual way, with the 2 or 3-sided protection system fastened to the steel duct and butting up to the wall and/or floor soffit. The protection system may or may not be fastened to the wall and/or floor. Care must be exercised for both situations as the deflection of the steel duct may compromise the protection system. If the insulation for the duct relied on being wrapped around a 4-sided duct it must be shown that the alternative fixing method for the insulation is suitable. 6.2.1.10 Circular and flat oval ducts Circular and flat oval straight seamed and spirally wound steel ducts may be assessed on the basis of the tests on rectangular ducts but not vice versa. Details of the construction of circular and flat oval straight seamed steel ducts must be provided by the duct manufacturer, but with the following minimum requirements: The minimum thickness of steel sheet used in the construction of the ducts is that used in the construction of the tested rectangular ducts. The longitudinal seams and cross joints must be at least equivalent in strength to the seams used on the tested rectangular duct. The spiral seam of spirally wound ducts must be at least equivalent to the grooved seam. The maximum diameter of circular ducts covered by an assessment is 1250mm. The maximum size of flat oval duct covered by an assessment is for ducts with a maximum surface area per metre length of 3.83m2/m. For flat oval ducts over 500mm wide x 150mm deep, tie rods with a minimum diameter of 12mm, must be fitted between the top and bottom walls of the flat portion of the duct, as follows:
for ducts between 500mm wide and 700mm wide, there should be one tie rod located at midwidth of the duct at 1000mm centres along the duct.
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for ducts between 701mm wide and 900mm wide, there should be one tie rod located at midwidth of the duct at 750mm centres along the duct. for ducts between 901mm wide and 1200mm wide, there should be two tie rods equi-spaced across the duct at 500mm centres along the duct. for ducts between 1201mm wide and 1800mm wide, there should be tie rods at 250mm centres along the duct, alternating between one tie rod centrally located and two tie rods equi-spaced across the duct.
The design of the penetration seal where the duct passes through fire compartment walls or floors must be equivalent to the system used for rectangular ducts. The design of the hanger support systems should be such that the maximum stresses in the hanger components do not exceed the limits described for rectangular ducts. Generally circular and flat-oval ducts have been accepted due to the increased structural stability of circular and flat-oval ducting over the standard rectangular ducting. This is based on the theory that both these types of duct systems provide greater resistance to collapse of the duct at elevated temperatures compared to rectangular ducts. 6.2.1.11 Calculation procedure for cross joints of steel ducts The stress in the cross joints is calculated for the top wall of the duct, assuming simply supported ends of the cross joint members. DATA Width of duct: d (m) Section length of duct: L (m) Steel cross joint member: Wc = weight (kg/m) Zc = section modulus (cm3) Steel sheet of duct walls: t = thickness (mm) Note: It is assumed that, for duct sections without a stiffening collar at mid length, half the weight of the top duct wall is taken by the cross joint member. For duct sections with a stiffening collar at mid length, it is assumed that a third of the weight of the top duct wall is taken by the cross joint member. Weight of insulation: Wi (kg/m2) Total weight per metre on the cross joint member (w) is: Wt = Wc + [(t x 10-3 x 7850) +Wi ] x L/2 x 9.81 (kg/m) without stiffener, or Wt = Wc + [(t x 10-3 x7850) +Wi ] x L/3 x 9.81 (kg/m) with stiffener Maximum bending moment (M) is: M = w x L2 /8 Stress in cross joint member () is: = M/Zc (N/mm2) 6.2.2 Extended application for self supporting ducts Self-supporting fire rated ducts are those ducts that are formed with fire protection boards, and possibly framework, without a steel duct. Steel components may be used in the construction, e.g. steel angles at longitudinal corners and cross joints. 6.2.2.1 General a. Requirements for assessors and for test data The requirements for assessors and for the suitability of primary and secondary fire test data should be as described in the Passive Fire Protection Federation document Guide to Undertaking Assessments in Lieu of Fire Tests. b. Fire resistance period The maximum fire resistance period for duct A (fire outside) should not exceed the maximum period tested on duct A. The maximum fire resistance period for duct B (fire inside) should not exceed the maximum period tested on duct B. In each test the performance criterion for stability must have been satisfied for the required duration. Also the performance criteria for integrity and insulation should have been satisfied for the required duration. However, if a premature failure of integrity or insulation occurs (e.g. integrity failure at the penetration seal
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through the wall) an assessment may be carried out, giving clear reasons and arguments for the failure and the necessary corrective measures to increase the performance to the required fire resistance period, provided that the test was continued to the required duration to prove the stability performance of the duct. c. d. Ducts A and B An assessment should only be carried out for duct A if a duct A has been tested. An assessment should only be carried out for duct B if a duct B has been tested. Fire resistance The fire resistance performance of a duct refers to the three performance criteria of stability, integrity and insulation. Assessments for the same duct construction should not be carried out for the fitting of an additional insulation product if the duct assembly was tested without additional insulation and vice versa. Material Tests only relate to the materials tested. Practicality The assessor should try to ensure that the construction of the tested/assessed ductwork system is practical for on-site applications. For example, consideration may have to be given to the design of the penetration seal system for applications where space is restricted between the duct and adjacent walls or floors.
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6.2.2.2 Increase in size of duct beyond the size limit for direct application The aspects of the duct construction that must be considered for larger ducts are: a. DUCT SPECIFICATION The design specification for larger and smaller ducts is provided by the manufacturer of the duct. The design must be the same as that of the tested ducts. The specification must be based on the following parameters. THICKNESS OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS The thickness of the materials forming the structure of the duct may be increased but not decreased. The minimum thicknesses of the materials should be the thicknesses used for the tested duct. LONGITUDINAL CORNER JOINTS The minimum specification for the joints should be the system used for the tested ducts. The strength of the tested joint design may be increased but the design of the joint should not be changed. Longitudinal joints must have been included in the tested specimens if they are to be included in the assessed constructions. CROSS JOINTS The cross joints are one of the main structural components of a duct system and are essential to maintaining the stability and integrity of a fire rated duct. The tested cross joints and fixings should be the minimum fitted. The strength of the tested joint design may be increased but the design of the joint should not be changed. If steel cross joints are fitted then the stresses (e.g. bending, compressive) within the joint members should not exceed those within the tested joint members or those given in the following Table, whichever is the greater. See 6.2.2.10 for the calculation procedure. Fire resistance period minutes Limiting stress N/mm e.
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INTERMEDIATE STIFFENERS Intermediate stiffeners may be fitted around the duct, located between the cross joints. The stiffeners may be added to give additional support to the duct walls. If stiffeners are fitted this may allow the spacing between cross joints on larger ducts to be maintained instead of being reduced. If stiffeners were fitted to the tested ducts then the maximum tested spacing between cross joints and stiffeners must not be exceeded. INTERNAL STIFFENERS Internal stiffeners may be fitted within the duct. If the tested ducts were fitted with internal stiffeners then they must be fitted in practice. If the stiffeners were fitted at the penetration seal in the tested ducts then they must be fitted to all ducts at the penetration seals. DUCT SECTION/ LENGTH The maximum tested section length or distance between joints must not be exceeded. ASPECT RATIO - The maximum aspect ratio for a rectangular duct of the longer side dimension to the shorter side dimension is 4:1.
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6.2.2.3 Variation in supporting method The support systems used for fire resisting ductwork must be capable of bearing the load of the ductwork under fire conditions. The support systems generally consist of the hangers and bearers, the fixings and brackets.
The aspects of the support systems that must be considered are: a. TYPE OF SUPPORT SYSTEM The type of support system used should be the tested system. If an alternative system is proposed, it must be shown to be strong enough, provide equivalent support to the ductwork compared to the tested system and be shown that it will not cause an increase in the deformation of the duct in fire. STRENGTH OF SUPPORT SYSTEM The tensile stress of unprotected hanger (drop rod) members must not exceed 15N/mm2 for fire ratings up to 60 minutes, 10N/mm2 for fire ratings up to 120 minutes and 6N/mm2 for fire ratings up to 240 minutes. (A calculation method is provided in 6.1.2 Note 2. The shear and bending stresses in the bearers should not exceed those in the tested bearers. The stresses in protected support system members should not exceed the tested values. Stresses within the support components can be reduced by increasing the size of the components, or reducing the spacing of the supports. Alternatively fire protection may be fitted around the supports; this will reduce the maximum temperature reached by the support components, allowing higher stresses to be used. Table 1 of BS 5950: Part 8 provides details of the strength reduction factors for grades 43 and 50 steels at elevated temperatures. SPACING AND POSITION OF SUPPORT SYSTEM The spacing between support systems should not exceed the maximum spacing tested. If some of the support systems on the tested ducts were positioned at approximately midway between cross joints or between cross joints and stiffeners then the support systems may be positioned at any point along the duct. If the support systems were positioned adjacent to cross joints or stiffeners on the tested ducts then they must be fitted adjacent to a cross joint or stiffener in practice. ADDITIONAL HANGERS ACROSS WIDTH OF DUCT For ducts larger than those tested additional hanger members (drop rods) may be fitted across the width of the duct, at each support position, to provide extra support to the top and bottom walls of the duct. The hangers must support the top and the bottom of the duct, including the bearers. Any penetrations of the hangers through the duct walls must be sealed with a fire rated seal system. The additional drop rods across the width of the duct are not required if steel cross joints are fitted that comply with the requirements of Section 6.2.2.2(d) above, and provided that it is considered that this will not affect the performance of the fire resisting board in fire e. ELEMENT OF BUILDING CONSTRUCTION The element of building construction to which the support systems are attached must have a fire resistance of at least that specified for the duct and be able to support the weight of the duct under fire conditions. The fixings and brackets used to connect the support systems to the element of building construction must be all steel fixings, have been proved to be suitable for use on fire rated constructions for the time period required, be strong enough to support the weight of the duct under fire conditions and be fitted in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The most common type of fixing into masonry/concrete constructions is an expansion anchor. Chemical anchors and shot-fired fixings are not usually suitable unless they have met the above requirements.
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6.2.2.4 Penetration seals at compartment walls & floors The following general rules are to be followed when considering the method of sealing gaps around ductwork where it penetrates a compartment wall or floor. Further explanatory text is provided in the appendix. a. TYPE OF SEAL The method of sealing any gaps around the duct, including collars or sleeves, as it passes through a compartment wall or floor should be the same as that tested or assessed in accordance with BS476 Part 24. GAP SIZE The gap between the duct and the reveal of the opening in the wall or floor should be the same as the gap tested 10%. For gap sizes greater than this range, the size of the opening must be reduced to a similar size to that tested. The reduction in opening size can be achieved by reinstating the wall or floor with original or equivalent materials. The remaining gap must be sealed as tested with the ductwork system. For gap sizes smaller than this range and for alternative solutions to reducing the gap size of larger openings, the method of sealing the gap must be independently assessed. DUCT CROSS JOINTS AND STIFFENERS If a duct cross joint or stiffener was fitted within, or adjacent to the penetration seal on the tested duct(s) then a cross joint or stiffener must be fitted at penetration seals in practice. DUCT SUPPORTS In practice, the distance between the face of the wall and the first support to horizontal ductwork, on both sides of the wall, must not be exceeded by more than 100mm of the
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distance employed on the fire side of the fire test specimen. The method and location of supporting ductwork in practice must be the same as tested or assessed. e. WALL OR FLOOR CONSTRUCTION Fire rated ducts may pass through walls / floors that have differing fire resistance requirements. The thickness and type of wall /floor will affect the fire resisting performance. The test data only applies to the type of wall /floor as used in the duct test. Otherwise independent assessment will be required SIZE OF DUCT The performance of the sealing system when used with ducts that are larger than the tested duct must be independently assessed.
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6.2.2.5 Insulation a. TYPE OF INSULATION PRODUCT Tests on insulated duct assemblies, where an additional insulation product has been fitted to a self-supporting duct system, relate only to the specific insulation product tested and the fixing method used. Alternative insulation products and fixing methods should not be assessed without additional test data to BS 476: Part 24 or compatible with Part 24. b. c. THICKNESS The thickness of insulation material may be reduced for shorter fire resistance periods than those tested but not increased for longer periods than those tested PROTECTION SYSTEM In some cases the insulation/protection system is supported independently from the self-supporting duct. Where this occurs addition support may be needed for the protection system, particularly the top and bottom walls of the system, for larger sizes of duct.
6.2.2.6 Smoke outlet ducts Where the duct system is to be used as a smoke outlet duct, the non-mandatory annex to B.S. 476: Part 24: 1987 recommends that an additional criterion of 75% retention of cross-sectional area should apply to the duct system, for both type A and B ducts, in order to maintain adequate extraction. Therefore to be suitable for a smoke outlet duct, the tested duct system must have retained at least 75% of its crosssectional area, both inside and outside the furnace, for the required duration. For ducts larger than those tested it must be ensured that the modifications to the thicknesses of materials used in the construction of the duct, the size and strength of the longitudinal/corner joints and cross joints, the size of stiffeners (if fitted), the spacing of the hanger support systems and the fitting of additional hangers (drop rods) across the width of the duct are sufficient for the duct system to retain at least 75% of its cross-sectional area. 6.2.2.7 Kitchen extract ducts Where the duct system is to be used as a kitchen extract duct, the non-mandatory annex to B.S. 476: Part 24: 1987 recommends that the ducts are not lined with combustible materials, which are likely to accumulate combustible deposits, and that the temperature rise on the internal duct surface of duct type A should not exceed 140oC mean or 180oC maximum. If the walls of the duct are not made of a noncombustible material then the inside of the duct must be lined with a non-combustible material, e.g. steel sheet. The temperature rise on the internal duct surface of duct type A within the furnace must be proved in the test on the duct A. If an additional non-combustible lining is added, allowance must be made for the additional weight of the duct system and possible changes to the insulation performance of the duct system. 6.2.2.8 Vertical ducts a. ORIENTATION It is permitted to carry out an assessment for vertical ducts on the basis of tests on horizontal ducts but not vice versa. b. SUPPORT Vertical ducts must be supported at each floor level so that the weight of the duct is taken by the floor. This must not compromise the penetration seal. If the distance between the floors is greater than 5m - see section 6.1.2 - then intermediate supports must be fitted, e.g. cantilever bracket from adjacent fire rated wall. Also, to prevent buckling of the duct, the distance between supports should not exceed 8 times the smallest lateral dimension across the outside face of the duct. PENETRATION SEAL The design of the penetration seal through a floor is the same as the design of the seal through walls for horizontal ducts.
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6.2.2.9 One, two and three sided ducts These occur where the self-supporting duct itself is 1, 2 or 3-sided and is fastened to the adjacent floor and/or wall via continuous steel angles (or equivalent). The angles and fixings must be strong enough to
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take the weight of the duct and insulation when exposed to fire conditions. Steel support systems will have to be fitted to larger ducts to take the weight of the bottom wall of the duct system. For this type of protection system, particularly for larger sizes, the protection system should have been tested to BS 476: Part 22 as a partition assembly and a ceiling membrane assembly to show that it can remain intact for the desired exposure period. If the insulation for the duct relied on being wrapped around a 4-sided duct it must be shown that the alternative fixing method for the insulation is suitable. 6.2.2.10 Calculation procedure for cross joints of self supported ducts The stress in the cross joints is calculated for the top wall of the duct, assuming simply supported ends of the cross joint members. DATA Width of duct: d (m) Section length of duct: L (m) Steel cross joint member: Wc = weight (kg/m) Zc = section modulus (cm3) Board forming duct walls: Wb = weight (kg/m2) Note: It is assumed that, for duct sections without a stiffening collar at mid length, half the weight of the top duct wall is taken by the cross joint member. For duct sections with a stiffening collar at mid length, it is assumed that a third of the weight of the top duct wall is taken by the cross joint member. Weight of insulation: Wi (kg/m2) Total weight per metre on the cross joint member (w) is: Wt = Wc + [Wb +Wi ] x L/2 x 9.81 (kg/m) without stiffener, or Wt = Wc + [Wb +Wi ] x L/3 x 9.81 (kg/m) with stiffener Maximum bending moment (M) is: M = w x L2 /8 Stress in cross joint member () is: = M/Zc (N/mm2)
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NOTES ON PENETRATION SEALS, SUPPORT SYSTEMS & ANCILLARY ITEMS

PENETRATION SEALS
Where ductwork passes through a compartment wall or floor it must be ensured that the fire separation of the wall or floor is maintained. This is usually achieved in one of two ways:
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For fire resisting ductwork a penetration seal is fitted between the duct and the wall or floor. The penetration seal and the ductwork are considered as one integral system and for the field of direct application must be the same as that tested or assessed in accordance with BS 476: Part 24. For non-fire resisting ductwork a fire damper must be fitted in the plane of the wall or floor. The damper and associated penetration seal must be installed to a procedure substantiated by test or assessment. Note that the damper must be mounted in the wall or floor and must be supported/ restrained independently of the ductwork.
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Where fire resisting ductwork adjoins a damper fitted in a wall or floor the penetration seal to the wall or floor must be installed as (ii) above. The primary reason for providing fire-resisting ductwork systems is to maintain the fire resistance of a compartment wall or floor of a building. It is therefore critical that the correct method of sealing any gaps around the ductwork is used as it passes through any compartment wall or floor. This detail is one of the most common reasons for the failure of the ductwork system in a fire resistance test. The fire resistance test for ducts (BS 476: Part 24) is designed to evaluate the fire performance of the duct penetration seal system through a wall or floor construction (the fire separating element), as well as the fire performance of the duct system itself. The purpose of the penetration seal system is to seal the gap between the duct walls and the surrounding wall or floor. In a fire situation, an integrity failure of the penetration seal
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system is often caused by the movement or distortion of the duct. Therefore it is not possible to separate the fire performance of the penetration seal from the construction of the duct. A successful test on a penetration seal fitted around one type of duct construction does not mean that the penetration seal is suitable for use with a different type of duct construction. Similar comments apply for duct sizes other than that tested. Usually the penetration seal will be suitable for duct sizes smaller than that tested, but the construction of the duct may have to be modified or the duct locally strengthened at the penetration, for duct sizes larger than that tested. Most of the fire tests on duct penetration seal systems have been carried out through concrete floors or masonry/concrete walls. If the fire separating element is of a different type of construction from that tested, for example a timber floor or a fire rated partition system, then an indicative fire test and an assessment should be carried out to ensure that the duct penetration seal system and/or any damper restraint system is compatible with the different fire separating element for the required fire rating. The BS 476 Part 24 fire tests on ducts are carried out on specimens in the horizontal orientation and in the vertical orientation. The fire performance of the penetration seal system must be demonstrated for the orientation in which the duct is being used, or have been assessed as being suitable. If the penetration seal system fails to satisfy the test criteria during the test then the duct or damper system is also deemed to have failed. The performance of the system will depend on several factors as follows: 7.1.1 Thermal expansion or shrinkage of ductwork system Systems based on steel ductwork will expand in fire, and self-supporting systems may shrink. This movement may dislodge the seal. 7.1.2 Deformation of ductwork The sides of any ductwork system are likely to deform in fire conditions. In particular, the top horizontal face of horizontal ducts will tend to sag, causing gaps to form at the seal. The extent of any deformation will depend on a) the size of the duct, b) the materials used to form the ductwork, c) the location of any joints or stiffeners in the system within, or close to, the wall or floor, d) the location of any internal stiffeners within, or close to, the wall or floor, e) the size of any stiffeners and f) the position and size of the hangers on both sides of the wall. 7.1.3 Gap size The size of the gap between the duct and the wall or the floor will affect the performance of the seal. Generally, the bigger the gap, the more likely a failure is to occur. However, if gaps have been sealed with intumescent materials, a reduction in the gap size may have an adverse effect, as the amount of intumescent material in the gap may be inadequate to allow effective expansion, or to seal any increase in the gap size during a fire. 7.1.4 Collars Several ductwork systems employ collars fitted around the ductwork on each side of the wall or floor as part of the penetration sealing system. The collars used in the fire test may have been fixed to the ductwork, or to the wall or floor, or to both. The collars should be fixed as tested. The size of the collar should be adequate to overlap the wall, partition, or floor to at least the same extent as tested. Generally, it is not advisable to fix the collar to both the ductwork and a non-load bearing partition as the thermal movement of the ductwork may have an adverse effect on the performance of the partition. 7.1.5 Surrounding construction The performance of the seal will depend on the type and depth of the wall, partition, or floor. Generally, the surrounding construction must have at least the same fire resistance as the construction used in the test, and can be thicker, denser, or have more layers of board, as appropriate. The performance of the seal may vary depending on the type of surrounding construction it is passing through. For example, if the ductwork has been tested passing through a concrete wall, its performance may be different when passing through a lightweight partition system. 7.1.6 Specification of seal The specification of the seal fitted to the duct at the penetrations through fire compartment walls and floors should be the same as the tested system.
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SUPPORT SYSTEMS
The support systems used for fire resisting ductwork must be capable of bearing the load of the ductwork under fire conditions. The support system consists of the hangers and bearers, the fixings and brackets. Attention must be given to the spacing of the supports and the size of the support components in accordance with the manufacturers test data and recommendations. For the required fire rating, do not exceed The maximum allowable span of the duct between supports the maximum distance of the hangers from the side of the duct the maximum allowable stress within the components of the supports The fixings should be carefully selected for the substrate and loading. They should be non-combustible and/or shown by test to be suitable for the fire rating conditions Stresses within the support components can be reduced by increasing the size of the components, or reducing the spacing of the supports, or applying fire protection to the support systems. If supports were positioned at all duct joints within the furnace in the fire test then the supports must be located at all duct joints in practice. The element of building construction to which the support systems are attached must have a fire rating of at least that specified for the duct and be able to support the weight of the duct under fire conditions. 7.3 ANCILLARY ITEMS / IN-LINE EQUIPMENT A fire rated duct will often adjoin a component or structure which does not form part of the tested ductwork system, and could have in-line equipment and control devices such as balancing dampers, filters, attenuators, fans, etc. The performance characteristics of the fire-rated duct must be continued through these ancillary items of equipment to ensure the fire resistance of the system is maintained. Fire Dampers It is not recommended for fire resisting ductwork to be randomly used to rectify incorrect installation or positioning of dampers (e.g. in situations where a damper tested only for installation in the plane of a wall or floor has been installed remote from a wall or floor). It may be possible to protect the duct on both sides of the wall up to the damper to ensure that fire compartment is maintained, and that the fire damper can operate as intended., provided that a positive independent assessment has been carried out 7.4 INTERFACE BETWEEN FIRE RESISTING DUCTWORK & ELEMENTS OF CONSTRUCTION Responsibility for the satisfactory performance of each element of building construction (e.g. walls, floors, cavity barriers, etc.) lies with the installer of each particular element. The change over of responsibility occurs at the interface between the fire resisting ductwork and the elements. It is imperative that the interface detail does not compromise the fire performance of either the element of building construction or the fire rated duct. The building designer, mechanical services designer and the installer all have a responsibility to pay due care to this detail.
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LIMITATIONS
This list sets out the principal limitations in the scope of the guidance given in this publication and is not intended to be exhaustive. a) The term Fire resisting ductwork is deemed to refer to a system as tested or assessed in accordance with BS 476 Part 24. As the vast majority of tests on steel ducts are conducted with rigid ducts it is not appropriate to extrapolate this data for flexible steel ducts. Therefore, unless the flexible steel duct system has been tested in accordance with BS 476 Part 24, this guidance cannot be assumed to apply. Service ducts are not included within this guidance. Fire resisting ductwork systems shall be deemed to include all the components as tested or assessed, including supporting systems and penetration seals. Reference is made to the Field of Application section within this guidance. The element of building construction to which the support systems are attached must have a fire rating of at least that specified for the duct and be able to support the weight of the duct under fire conditions. Fire resistance of a fire resisting ductwork system shall be expressed as the three time period components - stability, integrity and insulation. Where only a single time period is expressed it shall be deemed to apply to all three components, unless clearly defined otherwise. (e.g. 90 minutes, stability & integrity only).
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It is essential when choosing a fire rated duct system that it is fit for the purpose to which it is being applied. Considerations other than the successful completion of a BS 476 Part 24 fire test on a sample section of ductwork may need to be given when assessing the suitability of a fire rated duct for a particular application. Reference may be made to the footnotes to the Table in Explanatory Note A8 within the Annex to BS 476 Part 24. During any defined non-fire operating conditions, fire resisting ductwork must be capable of both performing and being tested to the ductwork classification and the air leakage limits of the designated ductwork specification, e.g. DW /144. In general, the air flow characteristics of ductwork and its associated components such as bends, branches and changes of section must all be in accordance with both DW /144 and CIBSE Technical Memoranda TM8, Design Notes for Ductwork. In the case of an existing metal duct, where application of a fire insulation cladding material to provide fire resistance is considered, it is imperative that the construction standard of the metal duct is checked for conformity with the appropriate fire test report. Similarly, the construction of a newly erected metal duct should be the subject of like scrutiny. Metal gauge, spacing & size of flanges and stiffeners, bolting centres, use of steel / aluminium rivets, sealants, spacing of hanger supports and fixing method to the soffit should all be checked for compliance with the fire tested construction. It is not sufficient to rely on a DW/144 construction classification for fitness for purpose in this regard. For the purposes of independent assessment, laboratories accredited by UKAS for conducting the relevant test might be expected to have the necessary expertise. It is recommended that the installed fire rated duct system be verified by the use of a quality system, based upon the ISO 9000 Series. This will enable the supplier/installer to provide documentary evidence of the conformity of the installed system and its components. Verification will required to include research, checking or test of existing ductwork installations which are being modified and / or overcladding to provide a fire rated system. Light gauge specifications such as DW/144 recognise many machine forming techniques for ancillary items such as air turning vanes and the increased gauges associated with fire resisting ductwork systems may not only preclude the use of such techniques but may also, out of necessity, introduce a geometric change that may require the approval of the HVAC designer in terms of a component's air flow characteristics. A fire rated duct tested to BS 476 Part 24 (Ventilation duct test) which meets criteria of stability, integrity and insulation may not be suitable for kitchen extract application or smoke extract application unless proven by additional test criteria, as outlined in the Explanatory Notes Annex to the Standard (A.1(c) & A.8). For the field of direct application, any penetration seal must be the same as that used in the original BS 476 Part 24 test, see section 6.1 Where fire dampers are connected to a fire rated duct it is assumed by this guidance note that the combined installation is adequate for the required fire resistance. However it is incumbent upon the designers and providers of such damper installations to verify that they have been appropriately tested adopting the procedures and criteria of BS 476: Part 20. This guidance does not address the complex and detailed issue of fire and/or smoke dampers or any other fire resisting components or elements of structure with which the fire resisting ductwork system interfaces, save for their assumed levels of adequacy. Responsibility is therefore deemed to end with the interface. Special care must be taken with in-line items of equipment such as fans, volume control dampers, attenuators etc. Where such items are within a fire resisting ductwork run, the item of equipment must maintain the full fire performance of the duct into which it is fitted or it must be installed within its own fire rated enclosure (same performance as the duct). Access provisions to the ductwork for cleaning and maintenance should also maintain the fire performance of the duct to which they are fitted. The expansion of the ductwork could cause excessive forces on an associated wall or floor construction and penetration seals, which, could result in their failure under fire conditions. The ductwork route should either be reconsidered, to lessen the effect of expansion on the penetration seals, or fire resisting expansion devices/compensators should be included within the ductwork.
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STANDARD SPECIFICATION
In order to ensure fire resisting ductwork is correctly specified prior to the commencement of work, several factors should be carefully considered and defined. The Specification should therefore: 1) 2) Define the type of ductwork, as - Smoke / Ventilation / Kitchen / Pressurisation State the required fire classification to BS 476: Part 24 in minutes for:
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Stability Integrity Insulation
Define if the system is Duct Type A (fire outside) or Duct B (fire inside) or requirement for both fire inside and fire outside. Define Static Pressure Limits Pressure level range Positive pressure Low Class A Up to + 500 Pa Medium Class B Up to + 1000 Pa High Class C Up to + 2000 Pa High Class D Up to + 2500 Pa NOTE that these classifications are to DW /144 requirements Pressure / velocity Class Negative pressure Down to - 500 Pa Down to - 750 Pa Down to - 750 Pa Down to - 750 Pa
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The Fire Duct manufacturer should define the friction resistant coefficients of all bends and tapers, etc. which are to be used if they differ from those for galvanised sheet steel. It is recommended that the manufacturer/installer is working to a Quality Assurance System based upon the ISO 9000 series. With reference to the above factors, the standard Specification should read: The ___(1)___ Ductwork should be constructed in accordance with the ASFP Guide to Fire Resisting Ductwork to provide __(2)i)__ minutes stability, __(2)ii)__ minutes integrity, and __(2)iii)__ minutes insulation when tested to the requirements of BS 476: Part 24 by a UKAS approved laboratory. The ductwork should be capable of providing Type ___(3)___ fire containment and, under normal non-fire operating conditions, should conform to the ___(4)___ pressure classification of the current HVCA DW/144 Specification for Sheet Metal Ductwork.
10. STANDARD METHOD OF MEASUREMENT OF BUILDING WORKS

The measurement of fire resisting ductwork should follow the guidelines of Table Y30 and Y31 on pages 156 and 157 of SMM7 (Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works Seventh Edition: 2000), published by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, as ISBN 08540 63609 It is essential that any bill of quantities description for fire resisting ductwork includes ALL of the following. This is a minimum list for fire assessments to be reliably made. Duct function ventilating, smoke extract or kitchen extract Duct type self supporting construction, factory made fire resisting duct, or fire protection cladding added to specified steel ducts Duct orientation horizontal or vertical Duct size longer side or diameter Thickness of steel, board and/or coating Duct shape Any stiffening of the duct panel Any stiffening of the duct , the type and maximum spacing Any use of internal duct stiffeners or tie rods Maximum duct section length Type, shape and size of cross joints
Maximum spacing for hangers and bearers Any required fire protection layers or insulation with material, thickness and fixings Fire resistance requirement - e.g., 60 minutes stability, 60 minutes integrity and 60 minutes insulation when tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 24) The detail of the seal at any service penetration through compartment walls, floors or fire resisting division. NOTE that fire resisting ductwork must be measured as a complete item in linear metres with ancillaries and fittings described and measured separately.
11. GUIDANCE TO DUCT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS & CAUTIONARY NOTE

11.1 GUIDANCE ON THE USE OF SYSTEM DATA INFORMATION The following pages outline the capabilities of different fire resisting duct arrangements as available from ASFP member companies. Whilst all the data has been independently assessed and reviewed as defined elsewhere in this document, the ASFP points out, to system specifiers, that there are a very large number of variables that must be considered in selecting or specifying the appropriate system, and in ensuring that the as-built system fulfills the claims of the tested system. The specific product literature of system holders should always be referenced to consolidate the initial selection, and before installation is made. The web links are provided on each descriptive product page to assist this process. The ASFP has ensured that a minimum level of key information is included either in the system Tables or in the Notes accompanying each Table. Some system holders may have elected to include other additional information so as to assist the correct use of the relvant ductwork system. The design of a fire resisting ductwork system is generally dependent on the following factors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The type of ductwork system as used for ventilation OR smoke extract OR kitchen extract, etc The fire resistance to BS 476 Part 24 :1987 in terms of stability, integrity and insulation in fire The orientation of the duct in use, either horizontally or vertically or both. The cross-sectional shape of the ductwork system, as rectangular, or circular, or as flat oval shape Any requirements or limitations for:a. The maximum dimensions of the duct cross-section b. The type, nature and frequency of duct joints c. The need for stiffeners to the panel and duct system, in relation to its geometry, dimensions, orientation in use, and required fire resistance d. The type, size and frequency of duct stiffeners e. The frequency of cross joints f. The frequency of supports - hangers and bearers g. The specification of all cross joints or longitudinal joints, including the use of seals or gaskets Add fire protection to the duct support systems, as required by the fire test data or assessment. Ensure the use of fixings for hanger systems that are suitable for the applied load, the fire resistance period, and the substrate being fixed to. NOTE that other services must not be supported by the fire tested ductwork system The details of all firestopping seals as fire tested or assessed in conjunction with the ductwork system, where any penetration occurs through fire resisting walls or floors.
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11.2 CAUTIONARY NOTE TO ALL DUCTWORK DESIGNERS, MANUFACTURERS & INSTALLERS General purpose DW /144 ventilation/air conditioning ductwork cannot be utilised as, or converted into, a fire resisting ductwork system unless the construction / materials of the whole system are proven by test or assessment in accordance with the requirements of BS 476: Part 24. In this respect the Section 8 'Limitations' will be of particular interest to the reader. 12. DUCT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS
It should be noted, that it is the responsibility of the specifier/end user to ensure that the system(s) or products will satisfy the requirements of relevant building legislation. It is therefore important that any system(s) or material(s) offered is supported by a relevant fire test report(s) or Assessment Report(s) from a UKAS
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accredited test laboratory or by competent authority /persons appropriate to the complexity of the evaluation undertaken. This 2nd Edition of this publication includes data sheets, which provide details of fire tested systems that have been suitably tested and assessed by UKAS approved fire test laboratories and reviewed by the ASFP Technical Review Panel for Fire Resisting Ductwork. The ASFP review process for this 2nd Edition has taken full cognizance of historical test data for the listed duct systems to enable a judgement that all tabulated entries and claims are reasonable. This does not suggest that there is full compliance with the new 2nd Edition rules for direct and extended application, which have just been created as the objective for all data sheets in the next 3rd Edition. Further testing may be needed to enable classifications for non-standard applications. The ASFP reserves the right to exclude data which is considered as insufficiently defined or justified, and to ensure that the published system data pages reflect a valid assessment of the ductwork system as scrutinised by the ASFP Technical Review Panel For the latest version of this publication, visit the ASFP website at www.asfp.org.uk/publications where free copy can be downloaded. The date of the most recent version will be found at the footer to every page INDEX OF FIRE RESISTING DUCTWORK SYSTEM PAGES The ASFP member companies listed on the following pages are able to supply, or supply and install, a full range of fire resisting ductwork systems, as tested, and assessed to BS476 Part 24: 1987 and reviewed by the ASFP Technical Review Panel DUCTWORK SYSTEM SUPPLIER FIRE PROTECTION LTD Flamebar House, South Road, Templefields, Harlow, Essex CM20 2AR t: 01279 634230 f: 01279 634231 www.fireprotection.co.uk PROMAT UK LTD The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 2TD t: 01344 381300 f: 01344 381301 www.promat.co.uk ROCKWOOL LTD Pencoed, Bridgend, Mid-Glamorgan CF35 6NY t: 01656 862621 f: 01656 862302 www.rockwool.co.uk THERMAL CERAMICS Tebay Road, Bromborough, Wirral, Cheshire CH62 3PH t: 0151 3344030 f: 0151 3341684 www.thermal-ceramics-firemaster.co.uk DUCTWORK SYSTEM NAME PAGE
Flamebar BW11
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Promat Duraduct SR Promat Duraduct LT Promat Duraduct SMT Promat Promatect L500 -self supporting Promat Promatect L500 - encasement system Promat Vicuclad Firepro Fireduct system [previously known as Conlit Ductwork system]
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Note to readers The ASFP has determined a minimum requirement for the scope of the following tabulated data, to allow simple comparison of products. It is not the intent to provide a full engineering specification, but to assist initial selection of the suitability of a particular ductwork system to the task in hand. Decision makers should also refer to the fire Assessment Report for detailed information, and on performance at high air velocity or pressure.
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FLAMEBAR BW11 1. 2. Type of Ductwork System Galvanised sheet steel duct, factory sprayed with Flamebar BW11. Manufacturer Fire Protection Limited Flamebar House, South Road, Templefields, Harlow, Essex, CM20 2AR T: 01279 634230 F: 01279 634342 W: www.fireprotection.co.uk Scope of use (1) Ventilation ductwork (2) Smoke extract ductwork (3) Kitchen extract ductwork System Types & Cross Section available (a) Factory made systems (rectangular, circular, oval) Flamebar BW11 duct is constructed from galvanised sheet steel, manufactured to an enhanced standard then de-greased and factory fire sprayed with Flamebar BW11, which is a specially formulated water-based compound to achieve Stability and Integrity to BS 476 Part 24 and Insulation up to 400C for over 4 hours. Ductwork orientation (i) Horizontal ductwork (ii) Vertical ductwork Duct wall/insulation thickness range BW11 0.7mm to 1.0mm. If additional insulation criteria is required, the product is overclad with mineral wool, of varying thickness and varying densities, depending upon the insulation criteria. Maximum Fire resistance to BS 476 Part 24 Maximum duration (hrs) Stability & Integrity Fire Duct Type A + B Smoke Duct Type A + B Kitchen Extract Type A + B Pressurisation Type A 4 4 4 4 Insulation 2 2 1 4 Size 25 x 3m 25 x 3m 25 x 3m 25 x 3m
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Flamebar BW11 duct is available in varying constructions for all pressure classes. The system is also available in flat, oval and circular sections see the LPCB 3rd Party Accredited Certificate and the stamped and approved standard drawings within the BRE Assessment report for full details. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Fire Assessment Report Number CC88343 Appearance Standard off white, rippled effect, however a special order can be produced in any colour. Third Party accreditation LPCB & FIRAS Quality Assurance Approvals ISO 9001-2000 System durability Impact test to BS5669, in which a dart imparts 44.15 joules (32.5ft pound force) at maximum drop, resulting in a small indentation which passes under the criteria of BS5669. Flamebar BW11 Fire Duct also has undergone impact testing to the requirements of Appendix A BS5588 Part 5. Other ductwork applications not addressed above Ceilings, service ducts, fire rated enclosures.
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TABLE 1 System Name: Flamebar BW11 Supply company name: Fire Protection Limited Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATING DUCT Fire Assessment Report number: CC88343 dated 09/02/2004 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944]: YES
ORIENTATION: Data for: horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for: rectangular ducts and circular ducts and oval ducts Fire Thickness State type of Max State if any resistance of duct cross joints, panel stiffening duct Longer side [a] stability [a] steel section type & section is required [b] integrity or diameter [b] board size length [c] [c] coating insulation (mins) (mm) (mm) (yes/no) (mm) (mm) a. 0.6mm 20mm slide on 400mm c. 0.7mm No 1510mm a. 240 mins or slip joint minimum b. 240 mins c. 240 mins a. 0.8mm (fire 1000mm c. 0.7mm No 1510mm 40mm slide on outside) minimum 120 mins a. 1.2mm (fire inside) 3000mm No 1485mm 50 x 5 RSA c. 0.7mm minimum
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (mm) N/A
Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) N/A
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed? (yes/no) No
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (mm) 1000mm
Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) Up to 100mm (fire insulation) Up to 100mm (fire insulation) Up to 100mm (fire insulation)
Fire protection material type & product name
Fixing method for fire protection layers
1000mm
40 x 4 RSA
No
1000mm
500mm
60 x 6 RSA
Yes tie rods
1000mm
Flamebar BW11 plus mineral fibre (when required) Flamebar BW11 plus mineral fibre (when required) Flamebar BW11 plus mineral fibre (when required)
Pin fix
Pin fix
Pin fix
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Base material of the primary duct Galvanised steel or stainless steel. Cross joint fixings centres/seals and gaskets required - Maximum 400mm centres, Flamebar Intumescent Gasket and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant (if required, depending upon pressure requirements). Longitudinal joints corner type / size / fixings / sealing: RAS or Pittsburgh lock and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant Additional non fire protecting layers to the duct specify material type, application method, thickness and fixings-N/A Detail of seal at duct penetration through fire resisting walls or floors - See detail below DRAWINGS See details below.
CONSTRUCTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ALTERNATIVE FIRE DUCT CONSTRUCTION METHODS, SEE OUR BRE APPROVED STANDARDS STD200-STD350 INSTALLATION METHOD FOR VARIOUS INSULATION INSTALLATIONS. SEE OUR BRE APPROVED STANDARDS STD1032-STD1054
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TABLE 2 System Name: Flamebar BW11 Supply company name: Fire Protection Limited Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATING DUCT Fire Assessment Report number: CC88343 dated 09/02/2004 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944]: YES
ORIENTATION: Data for: horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for: rectangular ducts and circular ducts and oval ducts Fire Thickness resistance State type of Max State if any of duct [a] stability cross joints, panel stiffening duct Longer side [a] steel section type & section is required [b] integrity or diameter [b] board [c] size length [c] coating insulation (mins) (mm) (mm) (yes/no) (mm) (mm) a. 0.6mm 20mm slide on 400mm No 1510mm c. 0.7mm a. 120 mins or slip joint minimum b. 120 mins c. 120 mins a. 0.8mm (fire 1000mm c. 0.7mm No 1510mm 40mm slide on outside) minimum 120 mins a. 1.2mm (fire inside) 3000mm c. 0.7mm No 1485mm 50 x 5 RSA minimum
1000mm
40 x 4 RSA
No
1500mm
500mm
60 x 6 RSA
Yes tie rods
1500mm
Pin fix
Pin fix
Pin fix
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Base material of the primary duct Galvanised steel or stainless steel. Cross joint fixings centres/seals and gaskets required - Maximum 400mm centres, Flamebar Intumescent Gasket and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant (if required, depending upon pressure requirements). Longitudinal joints corner type / size / fixings / sealing: RAS or Pittsburgh lock and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant Additional non fire protecting layers to the duct specify material type, application method, thickness and fixings-N/A Detail of seal at duct penetration through fire resisting walls or floors - See detail below DRAWINGS See details below
INSTALLATION METHOD FOR VARIOUS INSULATION INSTALLATIONS. SEE OUR BRE APPROVED STANDARDS STD1032-STD1054
CONSTRUCTION FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ALTERNATIVE FIRE DUCT CONSTRUCTION METHODS, SEE OUR BRE APPROVED STANDARDS STD200-STD350
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TABLE 3 System Name: Flamebar BW11 Supply company name: Fire Protection Limited Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: SMOKE EXTRACT DUCT Fire Assessment Report number: CC88343 dated 09/02/2004 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944]: YES
1000mm
40 x 4 RSA
No
1000mm
500mm
60 x 6 RSA
Yes tie rods
1000mm
Pin fix
Pin fix
Pin fix
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TABLE 4 System Name: Flamebar BW11 Supply company name: Fire Protection Limited Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: SMOKE EXTRACT DUCT Fire Assessment Report number: CC88343 dated 09/02/2004 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944]: YES
1000mm
40 x 4 RSA
No
1500mm
500mm
60 x 6 RSA
Yes tie rods
1500mm
Pin fix
Pin fix
Pin fix
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1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Base material of the primary duct Galvanised steel or stainless steel. Cross joint fixings centres/seals and gaskets required - Maximum 400mm centres, Flamebar Intumescent Gasket and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant (if required, depending upon pressure requirements). Longitudinal joints corner type / size / fixings / sealing: RAS or Pittsburgh lock and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant Additional non fire protecting layers to the duct specify material type, application method, thickness and fixings-N/A Detail of seal at duct penetration through fire resisting walls or floors - See detail below DRAWINGS See details below.
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TABLE 5 System Name: Flamebar BW11 Supply company name: Fire Protection Limited Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCT Fire Assessment Report number: CC88343 dated 09/02/2004 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944]: YES
1000mm
40 x 4 RSA
No
1000mm
500mm
60 x 6 RSA
Yes tie rods
1000mm
Pin fix
Pin fix
Pin fix
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Base material of the primary duct Galvanised steel or stainless steel. Cross joint fixings centres/seals and gaskets required - Maximum 400mm centres, Flamebar Intumescent Gasket and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant (if required, depending upon pressure requirements). Longitudinal joints corner type / size / fixings / sealing: RAS or Pittsburgh lock and Flamebar Intumescent Sealant Additional non fire protecting layers to the duct specify material type, application method, thickness and fixings-N/A Detail of seal at duct penetration through fire resisting walls or floors - See detail below DRAWINGS See details below
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TABLE 6 System Name: Flamebar BW11 Supply company name: Fire Protection Limited Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCT Fire Assessment Report number: CC88343 dated 09/02/2004 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944]: YES
1000mm
40 x 4 RSA
No
1500mm
500mm
60 x 6 RSA
Yes tie rods
1500mm
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Promat DURADUCT LT (Durasteel duct system) 1. Type of ductwork system Promat DURADUCT LT is a factory fabricated duct system with an enhanced galvanised steel inner, over boarded with 6mm Durasteel and proprietary flange system. Manufacturer / Supplier to the market / Preferred supplier Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2TD Tel: 01344 381 400 Fax: 01344 381 401 e-mail: technicaluk@promat.co.uk Web: www.promat.co.uk Scope of use Ventilation Ductwork (Natural and Powered) Smoke Extract Ductwork Kitchen Extract Ductwork System types & cross section available Addition of insulation encasement required for fire-insulated ducts. Rectangular ducts only Ductwork orientation Horizontal Vertical Duct wall / Insulation thickness range Promat DURADUCT LT 7.5mm / Rock wool insulation 0 120mm Nominal board density Density N/A - Durasteel sheet weight = 16.8kg/m2 Maximum fire resistance to BS 476: Part 24 up to 240min Stability, Integrity and Insulation Fire Assessment Report Number: WFRC No. C126658H Third party accreditation Certifire Certificate of Approval No CF 480 Quality assurance approvals Production surveillance under BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Product appearance Distinctive dimpled galvanised steel faced composite, with fibre cement core Other applications Mechanical and electrical services enclosures
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TABLE 1 System Name: Promat DURADUCT LT Ductwork System Supply company name: Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS Fire Assessment Report number: WFRC No. C126658H dated: 29th January 2003 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance Maximum Thickness of State if any Duct Size duct panel stability stiffening integrity (width x (DURADUCT is required LT) insulation height) (minutes) 60 / 60 / 60 120 / 120 / 120 240 / 240 / 240 240 / 240 / (m x m) 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 (mm) note 1 note 1 note 1 note 1 (yes/no) no no no no
Max duct section length (m) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 note 2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) threaded rod threaded rod threaded rod threaded rod
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) note 3 note 3 note 3 note 3
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) 1 x 50 2 x 40 3 x 40 not required
Fire protection material type & product name rock wool 60kg/m3 rock wool 140kg/m3 rock wool 140kg/m3 -
Fixing method for fire protection layers note 4 pin fix pin fix pin fix -
Note 1 - DURADUCT LT is a factory assembled modular duct system, constructed with a single layer of 6mm DURASTEEL boards (maximum board size 2500mm x 1200mm) that is lined with a galvanised steel inner sheet, minimum 0.8mm thick. Note 2 - The ducts are finished with 50mm x 50mm x 1mm corner trim and use a proprietry steel flange system. Flange connections are sealed using PROMASEAL Intumescent Sealant and fastened with M10 bolts at the corners and steel flange clamps at maximum 450mm centres. 40mm x 40mm x 3mm angle may be used as an alternative to the proprietry flange sections. The maximum module length is 1500mm for ducts up to 1200mm wide or 1210mm long for ducts of larger widths. Note 3 - Where ducts exceed 1.5m in width, intermediate threaded rods that pass through the duct and support both the bearer under and the upper wall of the duct are required (at maximum 1.5m centres). All penetrations are sealed. Note 4 - Rock wool insulation, where required, is fastened to the outside of the ducts using 2.5mm stud welded pins and 38mm spring steel washers in a maximum 400mm x 400mm grid pattern. Rock wool cover strips are also used at duct flanges. Other conditions may apply. The duct hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. 3-sided, 2-sided and 1-sided duct systems are fastened to longitudinal corner angle fitted to the soffit of the concrete floor or concrete/masonry wall. Where ducts exceed 1.5m in width, intermediate threaded rods are required, in the same way as for 4-sided ducts. At the penetration through fire compartment walls, a collar of rock wool, at least 300mm wide is bonded around the duct on both sides of the penetration on top of the general rock wool insulation. DURAFIRE AD proprietary access panels up to 600mm x 600mm, may be incorporated into the duct walls to provide up to 240minutes fire integrity.
TABLE 2 System Name: Promat DURADUCT LT Ductwork System Supply company name: Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCTS Fire Assessment Report number: WFRC No. C126658H dated: 29th January 2003 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance Maximum Thickness of State if any Duct Size duct panel stability stiffening integrity (width x (DURADUCT is required insulation height) LT) (minutes) (m x m) (mm) (yes/no) 60 / 60 / 60 120 / 120 / 120 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 note 1 note 1 no no
Max duct section length (m) 1.5 1.5
State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) 1.5 1.5
Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) threaded rod threaded rod
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) note 3 note 3
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.5 1.5
Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) 1 x 50 2 x 40
Fire protection material type & product name rock wool 165kg/m3 rock wool 165kg/m3
Fixing method for fire protection layers note 4 pin fix pin fix
Note 1 - DURADUCT LT is a factory assembled modular duct system, constructed with a single layer of 6mm DURASTEEL boards (maximum board size 2500mm x 1200mm) that is lined with a galvanised steel inner sheet, minimum 0.8mm thick. Note 2 - The ducts are finished with 50mm x 50mm x 1mm corner trim and use a proprietry steel flange system. Flange connections are sealed using PROMASEAL Intumescent Sealant and fastened with M10 bolts at the corners and steel flange clamps at maximum 450mm centres. 40mm x 40mm x 3mm angle may be used as an alternative to the proprietry flange sections. The maximum module length is 1500mm for ducts up to 1200mm wide or 1210mm long for ducts of larger widths. Note 3 - Where ducts exceed 1.5m in width, intermediate threaded rods that pass through the duct and support both the bearer under and the upper wall of the duct are required (at maximum 1.5m centres). All penetrations are sealed. Note 4 - Rock wool insulation is fastened to the outside of the ducts using 2.5mm stud welded pins and 38mm spring steel washers in a maximum 400mm x 400mm grid pattern. Rock wool cover strips are also used at duct flanges. Other conditions may apply. The duct hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. 3-sided, 2-sided and 1-sided duct systems are fastened to longitudinal corner angle fitted to the soffit of the concrete floor or concrete/masonry wall. Where ducts exceed 1.5m in width, intermediate threaded rods are required, in the same way as for 4-sided ducts. At the penetration through fire compartment walls, a collar of rock wool, at least 300mm wide is bonded around the duct on both sides of the penetration on top of the general rock wool insulation. DURAFIRE AD proprietary access panels up to 600mm x 600mm, may be incorporated into the duct walls to provide up to 240minutes fire integrity.
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Promat DURADUCT SMT Fireblast (Durasteel duct system) 1. Type of ductwork system Promat DURADUCT SMT is a robust site, or factory fabricated duct system, constructed from 9.5mm Durasteel fastened to welded or cleated prefabricated 3mm steel skeletal framework. Manufacturer / Supplier to the market / Preferred supplier Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2TD Tel: 01344 381 400 Fax: 01344 381 401 e-mail: technicaluk@promat.co.uk e-mail: technical@promat.co.uk Scope of use Blast Resistant Ductwork Ventilation Ductwork (Natural and Powered) Smoke Extract Ductwork Kitchen Extract Ductwork System types & cross section available Addition of insulation encasement required for fire-insulated ducts. Rectangular ducts only Ductwork orientation Horizontal Vertical Duct wall / Insulation thickness range Promat DURADUCT SMT 9.5mm / Rock wool insulation 0 120mm Nominal board density Density N/A - Durasteel sheet weight = 21.0kg/m2 Maximum fire resistance to BS 476: Part 24 up to 240min Stability, Integrity and Insulation Fire Assessment Report Number WFRC No. C126658J & WFRC No. C126658L Third party accreditation Certifire Certificate of Approval No CF 480 Quality assurance approvals Production surveillance under BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Product appearance Distinctive dimpled galvanised steel faced composite, with fibre cement core Other applications Single and doubles doors Sliding doors Shutters and traps Security and blast doors Fire and blast barriers Mechanical and electrical services enclosures
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TABLE 1 System Name: Promat DURADUCT SMT FIREBLAST Supply company name: Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: FIREBLAST, VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS Fire Assessment Report number: WFRC No. C126658J & WFRC No. C126658L dated: 29th January 2003 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 60 / 60 / 60 120 / 120 / 120 240 / 240 / 240 240 / 240 / Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 Thickness of duct (DURADUCT SMT) (mm) note 1 note 1 note 1 note 1
State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) no no no no
Max duct section length (m) 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 note 2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 note 3 note 3
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) note 3 note 3 note 3 note 3
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) 1 x 50 2 x 40 3 x 40 Not required
Fire protection material type & product name rock wool 60kg/m3 rock wool 140kg/m3 rock wool 140kg/m3 -
Fixing method for fire protection layers note 4 pin fix pin fix pin fix -
Note 1 - The 4-sided DURADUCT SMT duct system is constructed with a single layer of 9.5mm DURASTEEL boards (maximum board size 2500mm x 1200mm). Note 2 - The panels are supported by a welded or cleated framework of 50mm x 50mm x 3mm steel angles. The flanges of adjacent duct sections are fastened together with M8 bolts and sealed using Promaseal Intumescent Sealant. For factory assembled ducts the maximum module length is 1500mm. Note 3 - The maximum spacing for hangers is 1500mm. Where ducts exceed this width, intermediate hangers are provided that pass through the duct and support both the bearer under, and the upper wall of the duct. All penetrations are sealed. Note 4 - Rock wool insulation, where required is fastened to the outside of the ducts using 2.5mm stud welded pins and 38mm spring steel washers in a maximum 400mm x 400mm grid pattern. Rock wool cover strips are also used at duct flanges. Other conditions may apply. 3-sided, 2-sided and 1-sided duct systems are fastened to longitudinal corner angle fitted to the soffit of the concrete floor or concrete/masonry wall. Where ducts exceed 1.5m in width, intermediate threaded rods are required in the same way as for 4-sided ducts. The hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. A duct joint must be posititioned inline with compartment walls. The gaps between the duct and the reveals of the opening are filled with Durastop Original, 150mm thick. The construction for Blast Resistant Ducts depend on the size and blast performance required. DURAFIRE AD proprietary access panels up to 600mm x 600mm, may be incorporated into the duct walls to provide up to 240minutes fire integrity.
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TABLE 2 System Name: Promat DURADUCT SMT FIREBLAST Supply company name: Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCTS Fire Assessment Report number: WFRC No. C126658J & WFRC No. C126658L dated: 29th January 2003 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 60 / 60 / 60 120 / 120 / 120 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 6.0 x 2.0 6.0 x 2.0 Thickness of duct (DURADUCT SMT) (mm) note 1 note 1 State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) no no Max duct section length (m) 2.5 2.5 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) 1.5 1.5 Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) note 3 note 3 Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.5 1.5 Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) 1 x 50 2 x 40 rock wool 165kg/m3 rock wool 165kg/m3 Fire protection material type & product name Fixing method for fire protection layers note 4 pin fix pin fix
Note 1 - The 4-sided DURADUCT SMT duct system is constructed with a single layer of 9.5mm DURASTEEL boards (maximum board size 2500mm x 1200mm). Note 2 The panels are supported by a welded or cleated framework of 50mm x 50mm x 3mm steel angles. The flanges of adjacent duct sections are fastened together with M8 bolts and sealed using Promaseal Intumescent Sealant. For factory assembled ducts the maximum module length is 1500mm. Note 3 - The maximum spacing for hangers is 1500mm. Where ducts exceed this width, intermediate hangers are provided that pass through the duct and support both the bearer under, and the upper wall of the duct. All penetrations are sealed. Note 4 - Rock wool insulation is fastened to the outside of the ducts using 2.5mm stud welded pins and 38mm spring steel washers in a maximum 400mm x 400mm grid pattern. Rock wool cover strips are also used at duct flanges. Other conditions may apply. 3-sided, 2-sided and 1-sided duct systems are fastened to longitudinal corner angle fitted to the soffit of the concrete floor or concrete/masonry wall. Where ducts exceed 1.5m in width, intermediate threaded rods are required in the same way as for 4-sided ducts. The hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. A duct joint must be posititioned inline with compartment walls. The gaps between the duct and the reveals of the opening are filled with Durastop Original, 150mm thick. The construction for Blast Resistant Ducts depend on the size and blast performance required. DURAFIRE AD proprietary access panels up to 600mm x 600mm, may be incorporated into the duct walls to provide up to 240minutes fire integrity.
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Promat DURADUCT SR (Steel run-out ducting) 1. Type of ductwork system Promat DURADUCT SR is an enhanced steel duct system for use with the Promat DD/SMT and the Promat DD/LT ranges, for the connection between the main smoke extract system and grilles where fire insulation is not required. Manufacturer / Supplier to the market / Preferred supplier Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2TD Tel: 01344 381 400 Fax: 01344 381 401 e-mail: technicaluk@promat.co.uk Web: www.promat.co.uk Scope of use Smoke Extract Ductwork System types & cross section available Non-insulated ducts, up to 0.2m2 rectangular cross section, with no side greater than 0.75m Ductwork orientation Horizontal Vertical Duct wall / Insulation thickness range 1.2mm SR galvanized steel (insulation N/A) Nominal board density N/A Maximum fire resistance to BS 476: Part 24 Up to 120min Stability and Integrity only Fire Assessment Report Number LPC witnessed test, CDL 656 Third party accreditation N/A Quality assurance approvals N/A Product appearance Galvanized steel finish Other applications Extract ducts within fire protected shafts, where the shaft provides the fire compartmentation.
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TABLE 1 System Name: Promat DURADUCT SR Ductwork System Supply company name: Licensed fabricators of Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS Fire Assessment Report number: LPC witnessed test CDL 656 dated: 2nd August 1999 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 120 / 120 / Maximum Duct Size (width) note 1 (m ) 0.75 (mm) 1.2 State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) no Max duct section length (m) 1.5 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) Are stiffeners or tie rods needed? (yes/no) no Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers note 3 (m) 1.5 Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) not required Fire protection material type & product name Fixing method for fire protection layers
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DURADUCT SR is a factory assembled modular duct system, fabricated in 1.2mm galvanised steel and designed for use with Promat DURADUCT SMT and DURADUCT LT ductwork systems, to provide runout feeder ductwork within a fire compartment. Penetrations through compartment walls are not therefore encountered. Note 1 - maximum cross section area 0.2m2 Note 2 - Duct sections are constructed using Pittsburg lock seams or RSA, with 40mm rivited or spot welded flanges. Note 3 - The duct hangers consist of 12mm threaded steel drop rods and P1000T Unistrut channel bearers.
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PROMATECT-L500 (Encasement to existing steel ducts) 1. Type of ductwork system PROMATECT-L500 is a non-combustible, low-density calcium silicate board, for fire encasement of DW/144 sheet metal ducts. Manufacturer / Supplier to the market / Preferred supplier Approved fire protection contractors of Promat UK Ltd The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2TD Tel: 01344 381 400 Fax: 01344 381 401 e-mail: technicaluk@promat.co.uk Web: www.promat.co.uk Scope of use Ventilation Ductwork Smoke Extract Ductwork System types & cross section available Fire insulation encasement to steel ducts. Rectangular duct only. Ductwork orientation Horizontal Vertical Duct wall Insulation thickness range PROMATECT-L500 25mm - 52mm / Rock wool insulation 0 75mm Nominal board density 500kg/m3 Maximum fire resistance to BS 476: Part 24 up to 240min Stability, Integrity and Insulation Fire Assessment Report Number WF No. 146968C Third party accreditation Certifire Certificate of Approval No CF 423 Quality assurance approvals Production surveillance under BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Product appearance Off white colour with smooth sanded surface Other applications Self supporting ducts Cable protection Mechanical and electrical services enclosure Access panels
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TABLE 1 System Name: PROMATECT-L500 (Encasement of Existing Steel Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (ENCASEMENT OF STEEL DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 146968C dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 120 / 120 / 120 120 / 120 / 120 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.5 x 1.5 3.0 x 1.5 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) (mm) 20mm 50mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) note 1 note 1 Max duct section length (PROMATECT
-L500) (m) 2.5 1.2
Max Spacing of duct stiffener s (mm) 610 610
Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 2 note 2
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) yes yes
Thickness of additional fire protection layer (mm) 50 not required
Additional Fire protection material type & product name Rock wool 100kg/m3 -
Fixing method for fire protection layers note 3 note 3
Note 1 - The steel duct must be constructed in accordance with the requirements of DW/144 - Specification for sheet metal duct work - low medium and high pressure/velocity air systems (published by the HVCA) - or equivalent specification. The ducts are constructed with rolled steel angle flange cross joints and the longitudinal seams are formed using Pittsburgh lock seam or the grooved corner seam. This specification gives details and minimum sizes of the steel sheet, stiffeners and sizes of angle sections to be used at various duct sizes. Note 2 - At least 50mm x 50mm x 0.9mm steel channel collars (or deeper, if required to accommodate larger duct stiffeners, cross joints or thicker rock wool) are fitted around the duct at maximum 610mm centres. The channel are folded and fastened at the corners with minimum M4 steel rivets or self-tapping screws. The channels are filled with 100kg/m3 nominal density rock wool (if required). These channels are not fastened directly to the steel duct, where the soffit channels must be fastened to the stiffener angles or flanges of the steel duct. Note 3 - Rock wool insulation is installed between the steel channels (full depth) according to the table above, and the PROMATECT-L500 boards are fastened to the collars around the duct (coincident with transverse board joints) - and along 30mm x 30mm x 0.6mm longitudinal corner angles using M4 self-tapping screw at 200mm centres. Alternatively board corners may be fastened board to board using M4 screws of length twice the board thickness at 200mm centres. The transverse joints are covered with 9mm x 100mm SUPALUX cover strips. Any longitudinal board joint, other than at duct corners, must be backed by a steel channel, and covered with 9mm SUPALUX cover strips. The steel duct is supported by steel hangers, consisting of a pair of threaded rods and angle rail under the steel duct, at maximum 2.4m centres. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 1.5m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of PROMATECT-L500 as is used for the duct cladding. L-shaped collars in 80mm wide PROMATECT -L500, of at least 20mm thickness, are installed around the duct to both faces of the wall penetration. Any space between the duct wall and the reveal to be filled with rock wool of minimum density 100kg/m3, together with 30mm layer of the same rock wool between the wall face and the collar. A duct joint or steel angle stiffener must be located within 100mm of the wall. Inspection hatches up to 600mm x 600mm may be incorporated into the side of a PROMATECT -L500 duct
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TABLE 2 System Name: PROMATECT-L500 (Encasement of Existing Steel Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (ENCASEMENT OF STEEL DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 146968D dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 240 / 240 / 240 240 / 240 / 240 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.0 x 1.0 3.0 x 1.5 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) (mm) 50mm 50mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) note 1 note 1 Max duct section length (PROMATECT
-L500) (m) 2.5 1.2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (mm) 610 610
Thickness of additional fire protection layer (mm) not required 75
Additional Fire protection material type & product name
Rock wool 100kg/m3
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Note 1 - The steel duct must be constructed in accordance with the requirements of DW/144 - Specification for sheet metal duct work - low medium and high pressure/velocity air systems (published by the HVCA) - or equivalent specification. The ducts are constructed with rolled steel angle flange cross joints and the longitudinal seams are formed using Pittsburgh lock seam or the grooved corner seam. This specification gives details and minimum sizes of the steel sheet, stiffeners and sizes of angle sections to be used at various duct sizes. Note 2 - At least 50mm x 50mm x 0.9mm steel channel collars (or deeper, if required to accommodate larger duct stiffeners, cross joints or thicker rock wool) are fitted around the duct at maximum 610mm centres. The channel are folded and fastened at the corners with minimum M4 steel rivets or self-tapping screws. The channels are filled with 100kg/m3 nominal density rock wool (if required). These channels are not fastened directly to the steel duct except for the 240min ducts greater than 1m wide, where the soffit channels must be fastened to the stiffener angles or flanges of the steel duct. Note 3 - Rock wool insulation is installed between the steel channels (full depth) according to the table above, and the PROMATECT-L500 boards are fastened to the collars around the duct (coincident with transverse board joints) - and along 30mm x 30mm x 0.6mm longitudinal corner angles using M4 self-tapping screw at 200mm centres. Alternatively board corners may be fastened board to board using M4 screws of length twice the board thickness at 200mm centres. The transverse joints are covered with 9mm x 100mm SUPALUX cover strips. Any longitudinal board joint, other than at duct corners, must be backed by a steel channel, and covered with 9mm SUPALUX cover strips. The steel duct is supported by steel hangers, consisting of a pair of threaded rods and angle rail under the steel duct, at maximum 2.4m centres. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 1.5m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of PROMATECT-L500 as is used for the duct cladding. L-shaped collars in 80mm wide PROMATECT -L500, of at least 20mm thickness, are installed around the duct to both faces of the wall penetration. Any space between the duct wall and the reveal to be filled with rock wool of minimum density 100kg/m3, together with 30mm layer of the same rock wool between the wall face and the collar. A duct joint or steel angle stiffener must be located within 100mm of the wall. Inspection hatches up to 600mm x 600mm may be incorporated into the side of a PROMATECT -L500 duct
TABLE 3 System Name: PROMATECT-L500 (Encasement of Existing Steel Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (ENCASEMENT OF STEEL DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 146968D dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Vertical Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 120 / 120 / 120 240 / 240 / 240 Max Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.5x 1.5 1.0 x 1.0 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) (mm) 20mm 50mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) note 1 note 1 Max duct section length (PROMATECT
-L500) (m) 2.5 1.2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (mm 610 610
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) n/a n/a
Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) not required
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Note 1 - The steel duct must be constructed in accordance with the requirements of DW/144 - Specification for sheet metal duct work - low medium and high pressure/velocity air systems (published by the HVCA) - or equivalent specification. The ducts are constructed with rolled steel angle flange cross joints and the longitudinal seams are formed using Pittsburgh lock seam or the grooved corner seam. This specification gives details and minimum sizes of the steel sheet, stiffeners and sizes of angle sections to be used at various duct sizes. Note 2 - At least 50mm x 50mm x 0.9mm steel channel collars (or deeper, if required to accommodate larger duct stiffeners, cross joints or thicker rock wool) are fitted around the duct at maximum 610mm centres. The channel are folded and fastened at the corners with minimum M4 steel rivets or self-tapping screws. The channels are filled with 100kg/m3 nominal density rock wool (if required). These channels are not fastened directly to the steel duct, where the soffit channels must be fastened to the stiffener angles or flanges of the steel duct. Note 3 - Rock wool insulation is installed between the steel channels (full depth) according to the table above, and the PROMATECT-L500 boards are fastened to the collars around the duct (coincident with transverse board joints) - and along 30mm x 30mm x 0.6mm longitudinal corner angles using M4 self-tapping screw at 200mm centres. Alternatively board corners may be fastened board to board using M4 screws of length twice the board thickness at 200mm centres. The transverse joints are covered with 9mm x 100mm SUPALUX cover strips. Any longitudinal board joint, other than at duct corners, must be backed by a steel channel, and covered with 9mm SUPALUX cover strips. Where the duct passes through a compartment floor the penetration is sealed with PROMASEAL Fire Compound to a thickness at least that required to provide fire resistance equal to that of the floor. A PROMATECT-L500 L-shaped collar, made from 80mm x 20mm board strips, is fastened to the duct on the upper side of the floor using steel screws. The weight of the duct assembly must be taken by the steel duct and not by the PROMATECT-L500. Steel angles may be used to support the steel duct at the floor penetrations. Where a vertical duct is located adjacent to a wall, the duct may be restrained by the wall with steel threaded rods and support sections.
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PROMATECT-L500 (Self supporting ducts) 1. Type of ductwork system PROMATECT L500 is a non-combustible, low-density calcium silicate board, that is screwed (or stapled) and glued together to form the duct. Manufacturer / Supplier to the market / Preferred supplier Approved fire protection contractors of Promat UK Ltd The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2TD Tel: 01344 381 400 Fax: 01344 381 401 e-mail: technicaluk@promat.co.uk Web: www.promat.co.uk Scope of use Ventilation Ductwork Smoke Extract Ductwork System types & cross section available Self supporting rectangular duct system. Ductwork orientation Horizontal Vertical Duct wall Insulation thickness range PROMATECT-L500 25mm - 52mm Nominal board density 500kg/m3 Maximum fire resistance to BS 476: Part 24 up to 240min Stability, Integrity and Insulation Fire Assessment Report Number WF No. 146968D Third party accreditation Certifire Certificate of Approval No CF 423 Quality assurance approvals Production surveillance under BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Product appearance Off white colour with smooth sanded surface Other applications Encasement of steel ducts Cable protection Mechanical and electrical services enclosure Access panels
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TABLE 1 System Name: PROMATECT-L500 (Self-Supporting Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (SELF-SUPPORTING DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 146968D dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 60 / 60 / 60 60 / 60 / 60 60 / 60 / 60 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.2 x 1.2 2.0 x 1.25 3.0 x 1.25 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) note 1 (mm) 35mm 35mm 35mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) n/a n/a n/a Max duct section length (m) 2.5 1.2 1.2 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) 1 row 2 rows Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) no yes yes Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.25 1.25 1.25 Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) Provided by the board Provided by the board Provided by the board Fixing method for fire protection layers
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Note 1 - The PROMATECT -L500 panels form the integral self-supporting fire resistant duct, without the need for a steel lining. Maximum duct pressure +/- 500Pa. Duct pressure may be inceased to +/- 750Pa if the PROMATECT -L500 duct wall thickness is increased to 40mm. Note 2 - Joints between duct modules are formed using 100mm wide x 9mm thick SUPALUX strips, screwed and bonded using VICUBOND WR. Note 3 - Ducts are stiffened using one or two rows of 250mm wide x 40mm thick PROMATECT -L500 soldiers, at maximum 600mm centes down the length of the duct. Note 4 - PROMATECT -L500 self-supporting dusts are normally prefabricated off-site and are constructed using board to board corner construction with a glue and screw (or staple) method, to form boxed sections. The hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidance document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 1.5m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of PROMATECT -L500. Other conditions may apply. L-shaped collars in 80mm wide PROMATECT -L500, of at least 20mm thickness, are installed around the duct to both faces of the wall penetration. Any space between the duct wall and the reveal to be filled with rock wool of minimum density 100kg/m3, together with 30mm layer of the same rock wool between the wall face and the collar. Inspection hatches up to 600mm x 600mm may be incorporated into the side of a PROMATECT -L500 duct.
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ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 90 / 90 / 90 90 / 90 / 90 90 / 90 / 90 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.2 x 1.2 2.0 x 1.25 3.0 x 1.25 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) note 1 (mm) 40mm 40mm 40mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) n/a n/a n/a Max duct section length (m) 2.5 1.2 1.2 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners note 3 (m) 1 row 2 rows Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) no yes yes Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.25 1.25 1.25 Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) Provided by the board Provided by the board Provided by the board Fixing method for fire protection layers
PROMATECT -L500 PROMATECT -L500 PROMATECT -L500
Note 1 - The PROMATECT -L500 panels form the integral self-supporting fire resistant duct, without the need for a steel lining. Maximum duct pressure +/- 750Pa. Note 2 - Joints between duct modules are formed using 100mm wide x 9mm thick SUPALUX strips, bonded and screwed using VICUBOND WR. Note 3 - Ducts are stiffened using one or two rows of 250mm wide x 40mm thick PROMATECT -L500 soldiers, at maximum 600mm centes down the length of the duct. Note 4 - PROMATECT -L500 self-supporting dusts are normally prefabricated off-site and are constructed using board to board corner construction with a glue and screw (or staple) method, to form boxed sections. The hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidance document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 1.5m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of PROMATECT -L500. Other conditions may apply. L-shaped collars in 80mm wide PROMATECT -L500, of at least 20mm thickness, are installed around the duct to both faces of the wall penetration. Any space between the duct wall and the reveal to be filled with rock wool of minimum density 100kg/m3, together with 30mm layer of the same rock wool between the wall face and the collar. Inspection hatches up to 600mm x 600mm may be incorporated into the side of a PROMATECT -L500 duct
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ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 120 / 120 / 120 120 / 120 / 120 120 / 120 / 120 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.2 x 1.2 2.0 x 1.25 3.0 x 1.25 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) note 1 (mm) 52mm 52mm 52mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) n/a n/a n/a Max duct section length (m) 2.5 1.2 1.2 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners note 3 (m) 1 row 2 rows Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) no yes yes Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.25 1.25 1.25 Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) Provided by the board Provided by the board Provided by the board Fire protection material type & product name PROMATECT -L500 PROMATECT -L500 PROMATECT -L500
Note 1 - The PROMATECT -L500 panels form the integral self-supporting fire resistant duct, without the need for a steel lining.Maximum duct pressure +/- 750Pa Note 2 - Joints between duct modules are formed using 100mm wide x 9mm thick SUPALUX strips, bonded and screwed using VICUBOND WR Note 3 - Ducts are stiffened using one or two rows of 250mm wide x minimum 40mm thick PROMATECT -L500 soldiers, at maximum 600mm centes down the length of the duct. Note 4 - PROMATECT -L500 self-supporting dusts are normally prefabricated off-site and are constructed using board to board corner construction with a glue and screw (or staple) method, to form boxed sections. The hangers consist of threaded steel drop rods and steel angle or channels bearers. The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidance document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 1.5m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of PROMATECT -L500. Other conditions may apply. L-shaped collars in 80mm wide PROMATECT -L500, of at least 20mm thickness, are installed around the duct to both faces of the wall penetration. Any space between the duct wall and the reveal to be filled with rock wool of minimum density 100kg/m3, together with 30mm layer of the same rock wool between the wall face and the collar. Inspection hatches up to 600mm x 600mm may be incorporated into the side of a PROMATECT -L500 duct
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ORIENTATION: Data for Vertical Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 60 / 60 / 60 90 / 90 / 90 120 / 120 / 120 Maximum Duct Size (width x height) (m x m) 1.2 x 1.2 1.2 x 1.2 1.2 x 1.2 Thickness of duct (PROMATECT -L500) note 1 (mm) 35mm 40mm 52mm State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) n/a n/a n/a Max duct section length (m) 2.5 2.5 2.5 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (m) Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) no no no Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) n/a n/a n/a Thickness of fire protection layer (mm) Provided by the board Provided by the board Provided by the board Fire protection material type & product name PROMATECT -L500 PROMATECT -L500 PROMATECT -L500 Fixing method for fire protection layers
Note 1 - The PROMATECT -L500 panels form the integral self-supporting fire resistant duct, without the need for a steel lining. Maximum duct pressure +/- 500Pa. (Duct pressure +/- 750Pa for PROMATECT -L500 duct wall thickness of 40mm or above.) Note 2 - Joints between duct modules are formed using 100mm wide x 9mm thick SUPALUX strips, bonded and screwed using VICUBOND WR. Note 3 - PROMATECT -L500 self-supporting dusts are normally prefabricated off-site and are constructed using board to board corner construction with a glue and screw (or staple) method, to form boxed sections. Where the duct passes through a compartment floor the penetration is sealed with PROMASEAL Fire Compound of at least the thickness required to provide fire resistance equal to that of the floor. A PROMATECT -L500 L-shaped collar, made from 80mm x 20mm board strips, is fastened to the duct on the upper side of the floor using VICUBOND WR adhesive and steel screws or staples. The collar supports the weight of the duct above the floor. Where a vertical duct is located adjacent to a wall, the duct may be restrained by the wall with steel threaded rods and support sections. Inspection hatches up to 600mm x 600mm may be incorporated into the side of a PROMATECT -L500 duct
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Promat VICUCLAD (Encasement of existing steel ducts) 1. Type of ductwork system VICUCLAD is a non-combustible lightweight vermiculite board, for the encasement of DW/144 sheet metal ducts. Manufacturer / Supplier to the market / Preferred supplier Approved fire protection contractors of Promat UK Ltd The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire RG12 2TD Tel: 01344 381 400 Fax: 01344 381 401 e-mail: technicaluk@promat.co.uk Web: www.promat.co.uk Scope of use Ventilation Ductwork Smoke Extract Ductwork Kitchen Extract Ductwork System types & cross section available Fire insulation encasement to steel ducts. Rectangular ducts only Ductwork orientation Horizontal Vertical Duct wall Insulation thickness range VICUCLAD 25mm 70mm Nominal board density 405kg/m3 Maximum fire resistance to BS 476: Part 24 up to 240min Stability, Integrity and Insulation Fire Assessment Report Number WF No. 153828 Third party accreditation Certifire Certificate of Approval No CF 419 Quality assurance approvals Production surveillance under BS EN ISO 9001:2000 Product appearance Oatmeal coloured vermiculite board Other applications Gas pipe protection Thermal insulation
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TABLE 1 System Name: Promat VICUCLAD (Encasement of Existing Steel Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (ENCASEMENT OF STEEL DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 153828 dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal & Vertical Duct Applications (Integrity Only) DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts State type Fire resistance Maximum State if of cross Thickness of Duct Size any panel Max duct joints, stability stiffening section length duct section integrity (width) (VICUCLAD) is (VICUCLAD) type & insulation note 1 required size (minutes) (m) (mm) (yes/no) (m) (mm) 60 / 60 / 120 / 120 / 240 / 240 / 2.0 2.0 1.75 30 35 45 note 2 note 2 note 2 1.0 1.0 1.0 note 2 note 2 note 2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (mm) 610 610 610
Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 note 3
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) yes yes yes
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.22 1.22 1.22
Thickness of additional fire protection layer (mm) not required not required not required
Additional Fire protection material type & product name
Note 1 Maximum duct depth 900mm Note 2 - The steel duct must be constructed in accordance with the requirements of DW/144 Specification for sheet metal duct work low medium and high pressure/velocity air systems (published by the HVCA) - or equivalent specification. The ducts are constructed with rolled steel angle-flange cross joints and the longitudinal seams are formed using Pittsburgh lock seam or the grooved corner seam. This specification gives details and minimum sizes of the steel sheet, stiffeners and sizes of angle sections to be used at various duct sizes. Note 3 VICUCLAD battens are fitted around the duct at maximum 610mm centres. (of the same thickness as the outer casing, or increased to accommodate larger stiffener or cross joints if necessary). and VICUCLAD boards are fitted around the duct. Boards are bonded to the battens and along the longitudinal corners using VICUBOND WR adhesive, and wire nails at 300mm centres. Where the duct requires more than a VICUCLAD board length to span the duct width, the VICUCLAD batten and VICUCLAD boards to the underside of the duct are fastened to the steel duct using M4 screws at maximum 500mm centres. Any longitudinal board joint, other than at duct corners, must be backed by VICUCLAD battens. The ducts assembly is supported by steel hangers, consisting of a pair of threaded rods and angle rail under the clad duct, at maximum 1220mm centres (coincident with the support battens). The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 2m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of VICUCLAD (or VICUTUBE) as is used for the duct cladding. L-shaped collars in 100mm wide Vicuclad in the same thickness board as the duct cladding must be installed around the duct to both faces of the wall or floor, and bonded to the duct using VICUBOND WR.
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TABLE 2 System Name: Promat VICUCLAD (Encasement of Existing Steel Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATION & SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (ENCASEMENT OF STEEL DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 153828 dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal & Vertical Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts Fire resistance stability integrity insulation (minutes) 60 / 60 / 60 120 / 120 / 120 240 / 240 / 240 Maximum Duct Size (width) note 1 (m) 2.0 2.0 1.5 Thickness of duct (VICUCLAD) (mm) 30 40 70 State if any panel stiffening is required (yes/no) note 2 note 2 note 2 Max duct section length (VICUCLAD) (m) 1.0 1.0 1.0 State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2 Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (mm) 610 610 610 Section type & size of duct stiffeners (mm) note 3 note 3 note 3 Are stiffeners or tie rods needed ? (yes/no) yes yes yes Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.22 1.22 1.22 Thickness of additional fire protection layer (mm) 30 40 70 - Rock wool 60kg/m3 Rock wool 800kg/m3 Rock wool 80kg/m3 note 3 note 3 note 3 Fixing method for fire protection layers
Note 1 Maximum duct depth 900mm Note 2 - The steel duct must be constructed in accordance with the requirements of DW/144 Specification for sheet metal duct work low medium and high pressure/velocity air systems (published by the HVCA) - or equivalent specification. The ducts are constructed with rolled steel angle-flange cross joints and the longitudinal seams are formed using Pittsburgh lock seam or the grooved corner seam. This specification gives details and minimum sizes of the steel sheet, stiffeners and sizes of angle sections to be used at various duct sizes. Note 3 - VICUCLAD battens are fitted around the duct at maximum 610mm centres. (of the same thickness as the outer casing, or increased to accommodate larger stiffener or cross joints if necessary). Rock wool insulation is installed between the battens and VICUCLAD boards are fitted around the duct. Boards are bonded to the battens and along the longitudinal corners using VICUBOND WR adhesive, and wire nails at 300mm centres. Where the duct requires more than a VICUCLAD board length to span the duct width, the VICUCLAD batten and VICUCLAD boards to the underside of the duct are fastened to the steel duct using M4 screws at maximum 500mm centres. Any longitudinal board joint, other than at duct corners, must be backed by VICUCLAD battens. The ducts assembly is supported by steel hangers, consisting of a pair of threaded rods and angle rail under the clad duct, at maximum 1220mm centres (coincident with the support battens). The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 2m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of VICUCLAD (or VICUTUBE) as is used for the duct cladding. L-shaped collars in 100mm wide Vicuclad in the same thickness board as the duct cladding must be installed around the duct to both faces of the wall or floor, and bonded to the duct using VICUBOND WR.
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TABLE 3 System Name: Promat VICUCLAD (Encasement of Existing Steel Ducts) Supply company name: Promat UK Ltd Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCTS (ENCASEMENT OF STEEL DUCTS) Fire Assessment Report number: WF No. 153828 dated: October 2006 Confirm that Ductwork sytem was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944:1985]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for Horizontal & Vertical Duct Applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for Rectangular Ducts State if Maximum Fire resistance any panel Duct Size Max duct Thickness of stiffening stability section length duct is (width) integrity (VICUCLAD) (VICUCLAD) required insulation note 1 (minutes) (m) (mm) (yes/no) (m) 30 / 30 / 30 60 / 60 / 60 90 / 90 / 90 2.0 2.0 2.0 50 50 70 note 2 note 2 note 2 1.0 1.0 1.0
State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) note 2 note 2 note 2
Max Spacing of duct stiffeners (mm) 610 610 610
Section Are type & size stiffeners of duct or tie rods stiffeners needed ? (mm) note 3 note 3 note 3 (yes/no) yes yes yes
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m) 1.22 1.22 1.22
Thickness of additional fire Fire protection protection material type & layer product name (mm) not required 60 70
Rock wool 60kg/m3 Rock wool 80kg/m3
Note 1 Maximum duct depth 900mm Note 2 - The steel duct must be constructed in accordance with the requirements of DW/144 Specification for sheet metal duct work low medium and high pressure/velocity air systems (published by the HVCA) - or equivalent specification. The ducts are constructed with rolled steel angle-flange cross joints and the longitudinal seams are formed using Pittsburgh lock seam or the grooved corner seam. This specification gives details and minimum sizes of the steel sheet, stiffeners and sizes of angle sections to be used at various duct sizes. Note 3 - VICUCLAD battens are fitted around the duct at maximum 610mm centres. (of the same thickness as the outer casing, or increased to accommodate larger stiffener or cross joints if necessary). Rock wool insulation is installed between the battens (if necessary) and VICUCLAD boards are fitted around the duct. Boards are bonded to the battens and along the longitudinal corners using VICUBOND WR adhesive, and wire nails at 300mm centres. Where the duct requires more than a VICUCLAD board length to span the duct width, the VICUCLAD batten and VICUCLAD boards to the underside of the duct are fastened to the steel duct using M4 screws at maximum 500mm centres. Any longitudinal board joint, other than at duct corners, must be backed by VICUCLAD battens. The ducts assembly is supported by steel hangers, consisting of a pair of threaded rods and angle rail under the clad duct, at maximum 1220mm centres (coincident with the support battens). The rods and angles must be sized to ensure that the permitted stresses in Section 6 of this guidence document are not exceeded. Where hanger rods exceed 2m in length, they must be protected using the same thickness of VICUCLAD (or VICUTUBE) as is used for the duct cladding. L-shaped collars in 100mm wide Vicuclad in the same thickness board as the duct cladding must be installed around the duct to both faces of the wall or floor, and bonded to the duct using VICUBOND WR.
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FIREPRO FIREDUCT SYSTEM (previously Conlit Ductwork System) 1. Type of ductwork system Resin bonded rock wool board, pre-formed circular section and pipe section mat supplied faced on one side with reinforced aluminium foil. Installed onto existing steel ducts constructed to meet requirements of system certification. Application technique - FIRE DUCT SLAB Welded pin fixing methods. Attachment by welded pins allows extremely rapid installation with slab joints simply butted together. Welded pins are generally spaced at 350mm maximum centres along the length of the duct and at 500mm maximum centres across the width and depth of the duct. Pins are required on all four sides of vertical ducts, but may be omitted from the top face of horizontal ducts. Welded pin method 1. Longitudinal corner joints fixed with pigtail screws at 250mm maximum centres (screw length to be 2x slab thickness). Side wall slabs must overlap top and bottom slabs. Cross-joints bonded with Firepro Glue. Welded pin method 2. All joints bonded with Firepro Glue. Slabs may overlap in either direction. Welded pin method 3 Longitudinal corner joints fixed with pigtail screws at 250mm maximum centres (screw length to be 2x slab thickness). Side wall slabs must overlap top and bottom slabs. Cross-joints protected with centrally positioned 100mm wide Fire Duct cover strips. Strips fixed with pigtail screws at 250mm maximum centres along both long edges. Mitre-joint fixing method. All joints bonded with Firepro Glue. Longitudinal corner joints secured with nails while Firepro Glue cures. The use of mitre-joints at slab corners allows installation in situations where pin welding may not be practicable. Nails are generally spaced at 500mm maximum centres. Application technique - FIRE DUCT SECTION & FIRE DUCT PSM All joints and grooves in Fire Duct Section/Fire Duct PSM are glued with Firepro Glue. Steel bands or wires are fitted circumferentially to the system at 300mm nominal centres to hold all joints and grooves tightly closed while the glue cures. Where required, cover strips and bearer protection pieces are cut from Fire Duct Section or Fire Duct PSM of the appropriate diameter. The foil covering is to be removed from the area of Fire Duct Section immediately beneath the cover strips prior to gluing into position and securing with steel nails or pins. 2. Manufacturer / supplier to the market / preferred supplier Rockwool Limited, Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY Telephone 01656 862621. www.rockwool.co.uk Scope of use [1] Ventilation ductwork [2] Smoke extract ductwork [3] Kitchen extract ductwork System Types & Cross Section available Addition of fire protecting layer to steel duct section [rectangular, circular, oval] Ductwork orientation [i] Horizontal ductwork [ii] Vertical ductwork Duct wall /insulation thickness range Minimum thickness of underlying steel duct: 0.8mm Available insulation thickness: 40mm and 90mm. Maximum fire resistance to BS 476 Part 24 Maximum duration (hrs) Stability & Integrity Insulation 2 2 2 2 1 1
3.
4. 5.
6.
7.
Fire Duct (BS476-24 Type A + B) Smoke Duct (BS476-24 Type A + B) Kitchen Extract (BS476-24 Type A + B) 8. 9. 10. Fire Assessment Report Number BRE report CC 80537, Review 5, Issue 2
Appearance Bright reinforced aluminium foil faced, muted green-brown stone wool. Third party accreditation / Quality assurance approvals FirePro FireDuct products are manufactured by Rockwool, which operates systems that involve high levels of approval and assessment by third parties such as LPCB, BSI, BBA, LR and FM. Quality Assurance management certified to ISO 9001.
11.
Durability Rockwool is water repellent, rot proof, chemically inert, does not support fungal or bacterial growth and does not offer sustenance to vermin Other ductwork applications not addressed above Thermal and acoustic insulation Reaction to fire classification A1 as defined in BS EN 13501:1 (wall & ceiling linings). Non-combustible and Class 0, as defined in Approved Document B of Building Regulations.
12.
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TABLE 1 System name: FIREPRO FIREDUCT SYSTEM (previously Conlit Ductwork System) Supply company name: Rockwool Limited. telephone 01656 862621, www.rockwool.co.uk Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: VENTILATING DUCTS AND SMOKE EXTRACT DUCTS (additional fire protecting layer to steel ducts) Fire assessment report number: BRE report CC 80537, Review 5 Issue 2 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested and evaluated to BS 476:Part 24 [ISO 6944]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Thickness of Fire State if any Maximum Maximum ducts resistance panel duct size: duct section (a) steel (a) stability stiffening is Longer side length (b) board (b) integrity required or diameter (c) coating (c) insulation (minutes) (mm) (mm) (yes/no) (m) Up to 60 (a, b & c) Side: 4000 Dia.: 1525 (a) 0.8 (see note 2) (b) 40 (c) n/a (a) 0.8 (see note 2) (b) 90 (c) n/a
State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) DW 144 (1998): J3, J4, J5 & J6 (see notes 3 and 4 below) DW 144 (1998): J3, J4, J5 & J6 (see notes 3 and 4 below)
Maximum spacing of duct stiffeners (m) See DW 144, Sections 10.5.1, 10.5.2 and 16.5 See DW 144, Sections 10.5.1, 10.5.2 and 16.5
Section type and size of duct stiffeners (mm) See DW 144, figs 18-23 and table 11
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed? (yes/no) May be needed at penetration
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m)
Thickness of fire protective layer (mm)
Fixing method for fire protective layers
no
1.5
40
Rockwool FirePro FireDuct
Various - see facing data page
Up to 120 (a, b & c)
Side: 4000 Dia.: 1525
no
See DW 144, figs 18-23 and table 11
May be needed at penetration
1.5
90
Various - see facing data page
NB: Notes provided below Table 2 are applicable to both tables
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TABLE 2 System name: FIREPRO FIREDUCT SYSTEM (previously Conlit Ductwork System) Supply company name: Rockwool Limited. telephone 01656 862621, www.rockwool.co.uk Fire resisting duct - scope of use / type: KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCTS (additional fire protecting layer to steel ducts) Fire assessment report number: BRE report CC 80537, Review 5 Issue 2 Confirm that Ductwork system was tested and evaluated to BS 476:Part 24 [ISO 6944]: Yes
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Fire Thickness resistance Maximum State if any of ducts Maximum duct size: panel (a) stability (a) steel duct section (b) integrity Longer side stiffening is (b) board length or diameter required (c) (c) coating insulation (mins) (mm) (mm) (yes/no) (m) (a) 0.8 (see note 2) (b) 40 (c) n/a
State type of cross joints, section type & size (mm) DW 144 (1998): J3, J4, J5 & J6 (see notes 3 and 4 below) DW 144 (1998): J3, J4, J5 & J6 (see notes 3 and 4 below)
Maximum spacing of duct stiffeners (m) See DW 144, Sections 10.5.1, 10.5.2 and 16.5 See DW 144, Sections 10.5.1, 10.5.2 and 16.5
Section type and size of duct stiffeners (mm) See DW 144, figs 18-23 and table 11
Are stiffeners or tie rods needed? (yes/no) May be needed at penetration
Maximum spacing of hangers and bearers (m)
Thickness of fire protective layer (mm)
Fixing method for fire protective layers
Up to 30 (a, b & c)
Side: 4000 Dia.: 1525
no
1.5
40
Various see facing data page
Up to 60 (a, b & c)
Side: 4000 Dia.: 1525
(a) 0.8 (see note 2) (b) 90 (c) n/a
no
See DW 144, figs 18-23 and table 11
May be needed at penetration
1.5
90
Various see facing data page
NOTES - applicable to both tables 1. Base material of the primary duct - plain carbon or stainless steel; galvanised, alu-zinc or black coated surface finish 2. Guidance on minimum duct wall thickness, maximum duct size, appropriate joints etc. for relevant pressure and velocity conditions, is provided in HVCA Spec. - DW/144 3. Cross joints - joint seal may be included or omitted 4. Cross joints - DW 144 (1998): Fig 10 (J3, 4, 5 & 6); Fig 11 drgs 1 & 2 (30 x 1.0 min.), drg 3 (35 x 1.5 min.); Fig 12 drg 1 (25 x 1.0 min.), drg 2 (46 x 0.8 min.), drg 3 n/a 5. General guidance on fastenings and stiffening requirements, appropriate cross joints, seams, supports and hangers etc., is provided in HVCA Specification:- DW/144 6. Longitudinal seam joints must be either Grooved Corner Seam or Pittsburgh Lock Seam - see DW 144 (1998), figs 2 and 3 7. For all ducts in excess of 2000mm wide, incorporate additional drop rods passing through duct and bearer at maximum 2000mm centres along bearer - Rods to support bearer with top of duct being held in position with steel nuts and large steel washers. Weld (or fasten with nuts and large washer) M15 minimum strengthening rods at mid-width of each flanged joint and at 1500mm maximum centres at each penetration point to maintain cross section. 8. Detail of seal at duct penetration through fire resisting walls or floors - see drawings 9. Details of protection to hangers, bearers and flanges - see drawings 10. Details of fixing FirePro Fire Duct system to duct - see drawings 11. DRAWINGS - see above
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FIREMASTER FASTWRAP+ 1. Type of ductwork system Flexible wrap consisting of an alkaline earth silicate fibre blanket completely encapsulated in reinforced aluminium foil which is applied onto existing metal ductwork using stainless steel banding straps. Manufacturer Thermal Ceramics, Tebay Rd, Bromborough CH62 3PH Tel: 0151-334-4030 www.thermalceramics.com marketing@thermalceramics.co.uk Scope of Use Ventilation ductwork Kitchen extract ductwork System Types & Cross Section available Add insulating layer to steel duct section [rectangular, circular] Ductwork orientation [i] Horizontal ductwork [ii] Vertical ductwork Duct Wall / insulation thickness range Minimum duct wall = 0.8mm galvanised steel Insulation thickness range 38mm to 100mm Maximum fire resistance to BS 476 Part 24 120 mins integrity, stability and insulation Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 Appearance Reinforced aluminium foil encapsulated insulation wrapped around duct. Third party accreditation/Quality assurance approvals ISO 9001 System Durability N/A Other ductwork applications not addressed above Thermal and acoustic insulation
2.
3.
4. 5.
6.
7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
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TABLE 1 System Name FireMaster FastWrap+ Supply Company Thermal Ceramics Scope of Use /Type VENTILATION DUCT A / ADD INSULATING LAYER Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 dated 9 October 2006 Confirm that ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944] YES
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts
Max spacing of hangars and bearers Fire protection material type & product name Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners Fixing method for fire protection layers Stainless steel bands Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners Cross Joints Section, Type & Size State if any panel stiffening is required Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed
Max Duct Section Length
Thickness of duct
Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 120 mins
NOTES Base Material of Duct
Thickness of Fire Protection Layer
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
up to 400mm
steel duct 0.8mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
38mm
FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+
401mm to 1000mm 1001mm to 2000mm 2001mm to 3000mm
steel duct 0.8mm
YES
1.51
J4
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
38mm
steel duct 1.0 mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
38mm
steel duct 1.2 mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
38mm
Cross Joint Fixings Longitudinal joints Additional Non- Fire Protection Layers to Duct Detail of Penetration Seal Drawings
Galvanised Steel minimum thickness 0.8mm 4.8mm dia. steel rivets at 150mm centres or spot welds at 100mm centres. Gasket of FireMaster 607 Paper 15mm wide x 3mm thick or Fenland Fire intumescent tape 15mm wide x 5mm thick Pittsburgh Lock or Grooved corner (RAS) and flanged cross joints. None FireMaster Expanding Felt or Offcuts of FastWrap+ packed into gap with covering of Hilti CP601 S mastic. See Drawing FM CAD D-06 for details FM CAD D-01 : General Arrangement of FireMaster FastWrap+ System FM CAD D-02: Access Door Insulation FM CAD D-03: 2-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-04: 3-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-05: Vertical Ducts - Installation of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-06: Penetration Seal Details FM CAD D-07: Fixing Pin layout on underside of ducts > 600mm wide
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TABLE 2 System Name FireMaster FastWrap+ Supply Company Thermal Ceramics Scope of Use /Type VENTILATION DUCT A / ADD INSULATING LAYER Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 dated 9 October 2006 Confirm that ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944] YES
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Maximum Spacing of hangars and bearers Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners Cross Joints Section, Type & Size State if any panel stiffening is required Fixing method for fire protection layers Stainless steel bands Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed Max Duct Section Length Thickness of duct Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners Thickness of Fire Protection Layer
NOTES Base Material of Duct
up to 400mm steel duct 0.8mm 401mm to 1000mm 1001mm to 2000mm 2001mm to 3000mm
YES
1.51
J2
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
38mm
steel duct 0.8mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
38mm
steel duct 1.0 mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
38mm
steel duct 1.2 mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
38mm
Cross Joint Fixings Longitudinal joints Additional Non- Fire Protection Layers to Duct Detail of Penetration Seal Drawings
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Fire Resistance
Longer Side
TABLE 3 System Name FireMaster FastWrap+ Supply Company Thermal Ceramics Scope of Use /Type VENTILATION DUCT A / ADD INSULATING LAYER Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 dated 9 October 2006 Confirm that ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944] YES Orientation Vertical and Horizontal Duct Shape Circular
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Maximum Spacing of hangars and bearers
Stability: 120 mins Up to Integrity: 120 mins 0.2 Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins 0.201 Integrity: 120 mins to 0.5 Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins 0.501 Integrity: 120 mins to 0.71 Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins 0.711 Integrity: 120 mins to 1.0 Insulation: 120 mins Stability: 120 mins 1.001 Integrity: 120 mins to 1.25 Insulation: 120 mins
steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 1.0 mm steel duct 1.2 mm steel duct 1.2 mm
YES
YES
YES
YES
1.51 straight Seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight Seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight Seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight Seam or 3.0 spiral 3.0 spiral
Socket & spigot with steel rivets Spiral Mate Spiral Mate or 40mm x 40mm x 5mm RSA Spiral Mate or 40mm x 40mm x 5mm RSA Spiral Mate or 40mm x 40mm x 5mm RSA
No
1.51
38mm
FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+
No
1.51
38mm
No 40mm x 40mm x 4mm RSA 50mm x 50mm x 5mm RSA
1.51
38mm
1m
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1m
Yes
1.51
38mm
Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted
NOTES Base Material of Duct Cross Joint Fixings Longitudinal joints Additional Non- Fire Protection Layers to Duct Detail of Penetration Seal Drawings
Galvanised Steel minimum thickness 0.8mm

4.8mm dia. steel rivets at 150mm centres or spot welds at 100mm centres. Gasket of FireMaster 607 Paper 15mm wide x 3mm thick or Fenland Fire intumescent tape 15mm wide x 5mm thick
Straight Seam equivalent to Pittsburgh Lock or Spiral Seam equivalent to grooved corner (RAS) used in rectangular ducts None FireMaster Expanding Felt or Offcuts of FastWrap+ packed into gap with covering of Hilti CP601 S mastic. See Drawing FM CAD D-06 for details FM CAD D-01 : General Arrangement of FireMaster FastWrap+ System FM CAD D-02: Access Door Insulation FM CAD D-03: 2-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-04: 3-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-05: Vertical Ducts - Installation of FireMaster FastWrap+ 85 Fire Resisting Ductwork (2nd edition Revised 11 April 2007)
Thickness of duct
Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners
State if any panel stiffening is required
Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed
Cross Joints Section, Type & Size
Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners
Fire Resistance
Diameter
FM CAD D-06: Penetration Seal Details FM CAD D-07: Fixing Pin layout on underside of ducts > 600mm wide
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TABLE 4 System Name FireMaster FastWrap+ Supply Company Thermal Ceramics Scope of Use /Type VENTILATION DUCT B / ADD INSULATING LAYER Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 dated 9 October 2006 Confirm that ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944] YES Orientation Vertical and Horizontal Duct Shape Rectangular
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts
Maximum Spacing of hangars and bearers
Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners
Cross Joints Section, Type & Size
State if any panel stiffening is required
NOTES Base Material of Duct Cross Joint Fixings
up to 400mm 401mm to 1000mm 1001mm to 2000mm 2001mm to 3000mm
steel duct 0.8mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
50mm
Stainless steel bands Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct width > 600mm
steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 1.0 mm steel duct 1.2 mm
YES
1.51
J4
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
50mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
50mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
50mm
Longitudinal joints Additional Non- Fire Protection Layers to Duct Detail of Penetration Seal Drawings
Galvanised Steel minimum thickness 0.8mm 4.8mm dia. steel rivets at 150mm centres or spot welds at 100mm centres. Gasket of FireMaster 607 Paper 15mm wide x 3mm thick or Fenland Fire intumescent tape 15mm wide x 5mm thick Pittsburgh Lock or Grooved corner (RAS) and flanged cross joints. None FireMaster Expanding Felt or Offcuts of FastWrap+ packed into gap with covering of Hilti CP601 S mastic. See Drawing FM CAD D-06 for details FM CAD D-01 : General Arrangement of FireMaster FastWrap+ System FM CAD D-02: Access Door Insulation FM CAD D-03: 2-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-04: 3-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-05: Vertical Ducts - Installation of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-06: Penetration Seal Details FM CAD D-07: Fixing Pin layout on underside of ducts > 600mm wide 87 Fire Resisting Ductwork (2nd edition Revised 11 April 2007)
Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed
Thickness of duct
Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
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TABLE 5 System Name FireMaster FastWrap+ Supply Company Thermal Ceramics Scope of Use /Type VENTILATION DUCT B / ADD INSULATING LAYER Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 dated 9 October 2006 Confirm that ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944] YES
steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 1.0 mm steel duct 1.2 mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
88mm
YES
1.51
J4
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
88mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
88mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
88mm
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Fire Resistance
Longer Side
steel duct 0.8mm
YES
1.51
J2
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
50mm
steel duct 0.8mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
50mm
steel duct 1.0 mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
50mm
steel duct 1.2 mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
50mm
90
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
YES
1.51
J2
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
88mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
88mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
88mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
88mm
91
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Thickness of duct Fixing method for fire protection layers Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners Thickness of Fire Protection Layer 88mm 88mm 88mm 88mm 88mm State if any panel stiffening is required Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed Maximum Spacing of hangars and bearers Cross Joints Section, Type & Size Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners Fire protection material type & product name FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ Fire Resistance Max Duct Section Length 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 3.0 spiral
Diameter
Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 60 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 60 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 60 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 60 mins Stability: 120 mins Integrity: 120 mins Insulation: 60 mins
Up to 0.2 0.201 to 0.5 0.501 to 0.71 0.711 to 1.0 1.001 to 1.25
steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 0.8mm steel duct 1.0mm steel duct 1.2mm steel duct 1.2mm
YES
No
1.51
YES
No
1.51
YES
1.51
YES
1m
Yes
1.51
YES
1m
Yes
1.51
Galvanised Steel minimum thickness 0.8mm 4.8mm dia. steel rivets at 150mm centres or spot welds at 100mm centres. Gasket of FireMaster 607 Paper 15mm wide x 3mm thick or Fenland Fire intumescent tape 15mm wide x 5mm thick Straight Seam equivalent to Pittsburgh Lock or Spiral Seam equivalent to grooved corner (RAS) used in rectangular ducts None FireMaster Expanding Felt or Offcuts of FastWrap+ packed into gap with covering of Hilti CP601 S mastic. See Drawing FM CAD D-06 for details FM CAD D-01 : General Arrangement of FireMaster FastWrap+ System FM CAD D-02: Access Door Insulation FM CAD D-03: 2-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-04: 3-Sided Ducts - Layout of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-05: Vertical Ducts - Installation of FireMaster FastWrap+ FM CAD D-06: Penetration Seal Details FM CAD D-07: Fixing Pin layout on underside of ducts > 600mm wide
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ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Thickness of duct Fixing method for fire protection layers Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners Thickness of Fire Protection Layer 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm 50mm State if any panel stiffening is required Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed Cross Joints Section, Type & Size Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners Fire protection material type & product name FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ Fire Resistance Max Duct Section Length
Up to 0.2 0.201 to 0.5 0.501 to 0.71 0.711 to 1.0 1.001 to 1.25
YES
YES
YES
YES
1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 1.51 straight seam or 3.0 spiral 3.0 spiral
No
No
1m
Yes
YES
1m
Yes
93
Maximum Spacing of hangars and bearers 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.51
Diameter
TABLE 10 System Name FireMaster FastWrap+ Supply Company Thermal Ceramics Scope of Use /Type KITCHEN EXTRACT DUCT / ADD INSULATING LAYER Fire Assessment Report Number WF 157967 dated 9 October 2006 Confirm that ductwork system was tested & evaluated to BS 476 Part 24 [ISO 6944] YES
YES
1.51
J2
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
100mm
94
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
YES
1.51
J2
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
38mm
95
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1.51
J4
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
100mm
96
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
YES
1.51
J3
0.75
S2
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1.51
J4
0.75
S3
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1.51
J5
0.75
S5
Yes
1.51
38mm
YES
1.51
J6
0.625
S6
Yes
1.51
38mm
97
Fire Resistance
Longer Side
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Thickness of duct Fixing method for fire protection layers Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners Thickness of Fire Protection Layer 38mm 38mm 38mm 38mm 38mm State if any panel stiffening is required Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed Cross Joints Section, Type & Size Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners Fire protection material type & product name FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ Fire Resistance Max Duct Section Length
Up to 0.2 0.201 to 0.5 0.501 to 0.71 0.711 to 1.0 1.001 to 1.25
YES
YES
YES
YES
No
No
1m
Yes
YES
1m
Yes
98
Maximum Spacing of hangars and bearers 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.51 1.51
Diameter
ORIENTATION: Data for horizontal and vertical duct applications DUCT SHAPE: Data for rectangular, circular and oval ducts Thickness of duct Section Type and Size of Duct Stiffeners Are Stiffeners or Tie Rods Needed Maximum Spacing of hangars and b Thickness of Fire Protection Layer Cross Joints Section, Type & Size Max Spacing of Duct Stiffeners Max Duct Section Length Fixing method for fire protection layers Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted Stainless steel bands & Anchor Pins on underside of duct where duct diameter > 200mm & at 300mm centres where bands cannot be fitted State if any panel stiffening is required Fire protection material type & product name FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ FireMaster FastWrap+ Fire Resistance
Diameter
Up to 0.2 0.201 to 0.5 0.501 to 0.71 0.711 to 1.0 1.001 to 1.25
YES
YES
YES
YES
No
1.51
100mm
No
1.51
100mm
1.51
100mm
1m
Yes
1.51
100mm
YES
1m
Yes
1.51
100mm
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BLUE BOOK

Fire resisting ductwork 2nd Edition

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Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association

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DUCTWORK TYPES & FUNCTIONS ...........................................................................................................8

REGULATIONS & CODES .........................................................................................................................18

STANDARD FIRE TESTS ...........................................................................................................................22

FIELD OF APPLICATION FOR FIRE RESISTING DUCTS........................................................................28

NOTES ON PENETRATION SEALS, SUPPORT SYSTEMS & ANCILLARY ITEMS................................39

DUCT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS.................................................................................................................44

INDEX OF FIRE RESISTING DUCTWORK SYSTEM PAGES ............................................................................45

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DUCTWORK TYPES & FUNCTIONS

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SMOKE EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

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Figure 1 Compartmentation: An example

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Figure 2 Types of extract ductwork from multi-cellular buildings

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Figure 3 Types of extract ductwork from multi-cellular buildings

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Figure 4 Types of extract ductwork from multi-cellular buildings

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Figure 5 Typical smoke outlet ductwork system

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Figure 6 Typical non-domestic kitchen extract ductwork

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Figure 7 Typical pressurisation ductwork system

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Figure 8 Typical basement car park extract

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REGULATIONS & CODES

BS 8313: 1989 Code of practice for accommodation of building services in ducts.

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Figure 9 Regulations and Codes

Specific building type RISK ASSESSMENT GUIDES (from Government)

Approved Document B (England and Wales)

Technical Handbook (Fire) 2005 (Scotland)

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