Description
Bradford Fireseal Party Wall Sealer – 50mm
Bradford Fireseal Party Wall Sealers are expertly crafted from non-combustible Rockwool, a specialized material that is engineered to fulfill the fire protection demands of inter-tenancy walls in multi-residential applications. These sealers are meticulously designed to meet stringent fire safety requirements, ensuring enhanced fire resistance and containment within party walls. The use of non-combustible Rockwool in their construction provides a reliable barrier against the spread of fire, contributing to the overall safety and protection of occupants in multi-residential buildings.
Party walls play a crucial role in minimizing fire hazards by creating a separation between individual dwellings. Their purpose is to provide building occupants with ample time to safely evacuate by maintaining structural integrity, adequacy, and insulation. To effectively reduce fire hazards, there are three key areas of focus:
- Controlling fire within a compartment: Party walls act as barriers, confining fire to a specific area or compartment within a building. This containment helps prevent the rapid spread of fire and allows for easier control and suppression.
- Controlling the spread of fire between compartments through openings in external walls: Party walls are designed to limit the passage of fire through openings such as doors, windows, and other penetrations. By impeding the spread of flames, heat, and smoke, party walls ensure that adjacent compartments remain protected.
- Providing early warning to building occupants: Alongside the physical barriers, party walls contribute to early detection and warning systems. This includes the integration of fire alarms, smoke detectors, and other safety measures that promptly alert occupants to potential fire incidents, giving them sufficient time to evacuate.
By incorporating the appropriate insulation products into passive fire protection systems, lives can be saved. These insulation materials work in conjunction with active fire protection equipment like sprinkler systems and fire alarms, providing comprehensive fire safety measures within buildings.
BCA provisions
When applying Party Wall Sealers in wall perimeter and cavity junctions for Class 1 Buildings, it is essential to adhere to the relevant requirements outlined in Clause 3.7.1.8 of Volume 2 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA). These requirements ensure compliance with the Deemed to Satisfy provisions.
Under the BCA, fire resistance levels for walls separating individual dwellings are expressed as the Fire Resistance Level (FRL) in minutes. The FRL specifies the duration for which the wall can maintain its structural adequacy, integrity, and insulation properties during a fire event.
The BCA emphasizes the following factors for fire rated walls:
- Structural Adequacy: This refers to the ability of the wall to sustain its stability and support the surrounding structure even under fire conditions.
- Integrity: The wall must have the capacity to resist the passage of flames and hot gases, maintaining compartmentalization and preventing fire spread.
- Insulation: The wall should possess insulation properties that limit the temperature rise on the opposite side of the wall within specified limits.
It is important to ensure that fire rated building products, including insulation, comply with the relevant provisions of the BCA. By adhering to these requirements, the Party Wall Sealer applications can effectively contribute to the overall fire safety and compliance of Class 1 Buildings.
Insulation products
Party Wall insulation products must possess exceptional resistance to shrinkage when exposed to high temperatures during fire conditions. One widely used material for party wall insulation is Rockwool, exemplified by Bradford’s Fireseal Party Wall insulation products. These insulation products are specifically manufactured using non-combustible Rockwool.
To evaluate the suitability of Party Wall insulation products, they should be assessed in accordance with the general principles outlined in AS1530.4. This standard provides guidelines for testing materials’ fire resistance properties. It is crucial that the insulation products are suitable for achieving the desired Fire Resistance Level (FRL) when incorporated into the design of party walls, considering relevant building and structural factors. Additionally, it is essential to install the insulation products according to the manufacturer’s instructions to ensure optimal performance and compliance.
By adhering to these principles and guidelines, Party Wall insulation products, such as Bradford’s Fireseal Party Wall insulation, can effectively contribute to maintaining fire safety and meet the necessary regulatory requirements.
Features and Benefits
- Highly durable and cost effective fire insulation
- Remarkable resistance to shrinkage at high temperatures encountered in fire conditions
- Suitable for all standard party wall applications – easy-to-cut for constricted applications
- Performance is not adversely affected by contact with water
- Non-combustible (when tested to AS1530.1)
