Features and Benefits
- Made to measure vented fire rated access panels
- Tested both front and rear facing up to 950 x 600 x 100 (hwd in mm)
- Designed to upgrade the fire resistance of gas meter boxes and service riser openings especially in blocks of flats
- Provides 90 minutes fire protection both front and rear facing and tested in accordance to BS EN 1364-1:2015 and BS EN 1363-1:2020
The FireSeal Vented – a fire rated access panel – features top and bottom louvre vents which are sealed by an intumescent material when exposed to a fire. All units are made to measure and have been rated to provide 90 minutes of fire protection.
Improving Fire Safety
BS 9991 Fire Safety in Residential Buildings recommends that critical walls in a building must provide a minimum level of fire resistance. In the case of gas meter boxes in some blocks of flats, once the door has been damaged or removed, the wooden board at the back of the box is the only barrier between the flat and the common corridor outside. The FireSeal Vented provides 90 minutes of fire protection both front and rear facing. The unit is very quick and easy to fit (10-15 minutes). Made from stainless steel with intumescent seals and high temperature resistance locks.
Fire Resistance Testing
The FireSeal Vented was tested at Warrington Fire in accordance to BS EN 1364-1:2015 and BS EN 1363-1:2020. Specimens were fixed to a supporting construction
and an industrial furnace was used to simulate the effects and conditions of a fire. Two of each specimen were tested – one facing the furnace and the other facing away.Â
The Vented FireSeal maintained for 90 minutes, achieving E 90 rating. Access the detailed report under Test Reports tab below.
