Understanding Fire Pillows
Fire pillows are a vital fire-resistant penetration sealing system that creates temporary or permanent fire barriers around single or multi-service penetrations.
These barriers prevent fire from passing through compartment walls or floors. They are especially suitable for areas where services continuously change or get replaced. This adaptability makes them an essential component in fire protection strategies.
Our S-Line Fire Pillows, are designed to withstand high temperatures, expanding upon exposure to heat to seal gaps and prevent the spread of flames and smoke. Maintaining the integrity of compartmentalised spaces, can help safeguard lives and property. They also contribute to maintaining the acoustic performance of buildings by preventing air leakage.
Applications of Fire Pillows
Fire pillows are versatile tools in passive fire protection, providing critical fire resistance across various applications. Here are some key uses:
Reinstating Fire Resistance Through Rigid Walls and Floors
Effectively restore fire resistance in rigid walls and floors. They create robust barriers that prevent fire from spreading between compartments.
Multi-Service Penetrations
Designed for multi-service penetrations, they can adapt to various cables, pipes, and ducts, ensuring comprehensive protection without hindering service access or modifications.
Prevention of Air Leakage
Fire pillows help maintain a building’s integrity by preventing air leakage, thus preserving indoor air quality and enhancing energy efficiency. Their installation ensures that no gaps remain through which fire or smoke could pass.
Maintaining Acoustic Performance with Fire Pillows
In addition to fire resistance, these products are essential in maintaining the acoustic performance of spaces. They block unwanted noise transmission, ensuring a quiet environment.
Fire Stopping Within Steel Cable Trunking
Within steel cable trunking, the pillows provide a vital barrier against fire, protecting the integrity of electrical systems and preventing fire from spreading through service routes.
Internal Use Specifications
Fire pillows are primarily for internal use, offering a long lifespan of up to 30 years, ensuring durable and reliable fire protection.
Installation of Fire Pillows
Proper installation is crucial for ensuring their effectiveness in fire protection. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Preparation and Surface Cleaning
Begin by ensuring the substrate is clean, dry, and free from oils, grease, dust, and loose particles. A clean surface guarantees better adhesion and performance.
Installing Under Compression
Install the pillows under compression, tightly packing them into openings around services. This ensures a tight seal that prevents fire and smoke passage.
Ensure All Gaps are Filled
Carefully pack pillows to eliminate any voids. Stagger joints in each layer to ensure comprehensive coverage and enhanced fire resistance.
Installation in Walls and Floors
For wall installations, place S-Line Pillows centrally within the fire line, overlapping both sides of the wall. In floors, secure steel mesh to the soffit or within the aperture’s reveal, then tightly pack the pillows around the services.
Reinstallation after Service Changes
If you remove pillows to reposition services, ensure you reinstall them correctly to maintain fire resistance. Keep detailed competence records and log all installations.
Maintenance of Fire Pillows
Regular maintenance ensures their long-term effectiveness in fire protection. Conduct recorded inspections in line with the building’s maintenance schedule. Competent individuals well-versed in fire protection systems should perform these inspections.
Importance of Regular Inspections
Regular inspections help identify any damage or tampering with the fire pillows. As a result, prompt identification allows for timely replacement or reinstallation, thereby maintaining the fire barrier’s integrity.
Reinstalling Fire Pillows after Service Changes
If services within the protected area are changed or replaced, ensure they are reinstalled correctly. Always verify that no gaps are present and the pillows fit tightly.
Ensuring Competent Individuals Perform Maintenance
Maintenance should be carried out by certified professionals to guarantee compliance with safety standards. Proper training and competence records are essential for anyone maintaining the system.
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Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations
Adhering to the Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work Act 2005 is essential when installing and maintaining fire pillows. Furthermore, ensure safe access and egress during maintenance and inspections to protect workers and occupants.
Keeping Competence Records for Installers
Maintain detailed records of the competence and training of all individuals involved in the installation and maintenance. This ensures compliance with statutory requirements and guarantees the effectiveness of fire protection measures. To keep in check with everything and have peace of mind visit Firestoppers
