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Introduction
Insurance Certification
Fire Test
Facts and confirmed research
Myths and Misinformation
Case study
Firesafe at a glance
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Introduction
Kingspan are world leaders in the research, development
and testing of fire engineered insurer approved firesafe
roof, wall, facade and temperature controlled (chill and cold
store) systems. This work has resulted in the development
and application of fire engineered technologies which
provide firesafe systems for building owners, occupiers
and tenants, enhancing property and business risk protection.
Kingspans firesafe solutions are based upon Factory Mutual
Global (FM) and the Loss Prevention Certification Boards
(LPCB) rigorous fire test and accreditation methods. FM
and LPCB systems are widely recognized by investors,
property insurers, designers and constructors for their
superior fire engineered performance thus reducing fire risks.
Kingspan believes that the only way to test any cladding
system is to perform a realistic scale test on the composite
product incorporating realistic joint details and fixings.
The new Euroclass Reaction to Fire Tests does not fully assess
panel performance and should not be taken in isolation.
Large scale fire tests such as those carried out by FM Global
and LPCB provide a better indicator of how panels will
perform in a real fire situation.
Insurance Certification
Factory Mutual Global (FM)
Approval Requirements
FM Global (FM), formally known as Factory Mutual, has a
severe test standard for assessing reaction to fire. This test
standard is FMRC 4880 (1994) Approval requirements for
Class 1 fire classification with no height restriction.
certs
APPROVED
LPCB
The loss Prevention Certification
Board (LPCB) provides stringent
large scale fire testing,
certification, approval procedures
and guidance contained in the
LPCB Design Guide for the Fire
Protection of Buildings. These
require that the approved
systems/equipment are
fit-for-purpose when needed.
No Additional Premium
No Additional Excess
Project Name
Product
Colour
Usage
Kingspan
results
Conclusion
The behaviour of KINGSPAN insulated roof and wall
panels in a fire is similar to that of other fire-resistant
building materials.
With respect to current fire regulations and the need to
build passive fire protection into a structure, insulated
isophenic panel systems are amongst the safest proven
building methods.
Description
FIRE RESISTING
NON COMBUSTIBLE
PARTLY COMBUSTIBLE
COMBUSTIBLE
HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE
Ignitability of Polystyrene
Polystyrene is a thermoplastic this means that heat will
cause the material to melt and form a liquid. This liquid
is highly flammable and easily ignites. This performance
is in stark contrast to isophenic a thermosetting material,
which forms a strong carbonaceous char protecting
the core from further attack.
Case Study
Wharfedale Hospital, 5th July 2003
Conclusion
Image 1
Side of the building exposed to direct flame
impingement and smoke/heat damage from the ground
floor. It is clear that the IPN core has not ignited and has
played no role in the fire.
Image 2
The side of the building that experienced a bigger fire
attack. Flames appear to have risen to the eaves
a height of approximately 10 metres. The external steel
sheet has bowed and delaminated in the areas of flame
impingement however, there is no indication the fire
has spread through the cladding.
Sections were cut out of the short panels in the middle
of this photograph in order to inspect the steel column
behind the panels. The next photograph shows this more
clearly.
Image 3
Close-up of the inspection holes cut in the panel
after the fire. The insulation core can be seen clearly
and looks to be virtually unaffected by the direct flame
impingement on the outer steel facing. The steel column
was not affected.
Image 4
A panel that has been exposed to direct flame
impingement on the outer sheet. The metal has been
pulled away by contractors to inspect the isophenic
core. It is clear that the insulation core has been almost
unaffected by the fire. Only light charring can be seen.
Image 3
Image 4
Identification Plaques
Fire officer and insurance surveyor identification plaques
are used for rapid identification of building fabric
Kingspan maintain a project register of all buildings
constructed with
roof and wall systems
identified by a special registration number.
Kingspan
labels are avaiable for attaching to
the building to assist property insurers and the brigades.
Labels are available on request.
10
40
1
10
E (euro)
17,5
40
17,5
50
8,75
50
1
40
M (micro)
0,75
B (box)
12,5
24,5
16
299
25
16
299
1,5
24,5
N (mini micro)
1,5
0,8
R 52
50
S (segment)
8
1
L (tramline)
W (wave)
INTERNAL PROFILATION
For panels with isophenic or mineral fibre insulation
B (box)
MB (minibox)
40
10
40
F (flat)
10
40
33,33
33,33
33,33
RW
SM
XD
Panels with mineral fibre insulation
FF
SX
RT
Rooflight panels
RM
Please consult the colour range with Kingspan Technical Design Bureau.
* KS 1000 RW can be used as wall panel
RW / GRP MK1
RW / GRP MK3
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