RED BOOK

Fire stopping: 3rd party certificated products

Fire stopping:
Linear joint seals, penetration seals & small cavity
barriers

3rd Edition: 3rd party certificated products

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FIRE AND YOUR LEGAL LIABILITY

2008 produced the highest UK peace time fire losses of all time, rising over the previous year by 16% to a
record £1.3bn. That’s why we must all play our part.

Why is this of relevance to me!

If you are involved in provision of a fire protection package, at any level, then you share liability for its
usefulness and its operation when it’s needed in fire, and that liability will still be there in the event of a court
case.
I place the order; it is not my responsibility to install the works!
If it is your responsibility to specify the materials and/or appoint the installation contractor, it is also your
responsibility to ensure that they can prove competency for the fire protection materials used, or the works to
be carried out. It’s no longer simply a duty of care or voluntary – it’s a legal obligation.
If you knowingly ignore advice that leads to a failure in the fire performance of any element of installed fire
protection within a building, then you are likely to be found to be just as culpable as the deficient installer.
You share liability for the provision of information required under Building Regulation 16B that tells the user
of the building about the fire prevention measures provided in the building. Otherwise, the user cannot make
an effective risk assessment under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
What is expected of me?
In the event of fire, and deaths, a court will want to know how every fire protection system was selected; the
basis for selection of the installer, whether adequate time was provided for its installation, and whether there
was adequate liaison between the different parties to ensure it was installed correctly. No ifs, no buts – it’s all
contained in the Construction, Design and Management Regulations 2007.
The CDM 2007 regulations, enforced by Health and Safety Executive concentrate on managing the risk, and
the health and safety of all those who build, those that use the building, those who maintain it and those that
demolish it – cradle to grave.
Be aware – the time to consider the above is before the event, not after it!

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The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) was formed in 1976. The objectives of the
Association are to encourage, organize, finance, and undertake research and experimental work
related to passive fire protection and to promote the consideration of all questions affecting the
passive fire protection of buildings.
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The Fire Test Study Group (UK) (FTSG) is a forum for technical discussions and liaisons between
consulting fire test laboratories involved in producing test and assessment information for the
purposes of building control.
The member laboratories are all UKAS Accredited for testing and the primary objective of the
group is to ensure common technical interpretations of the fire test standards and a common
approach to technical appraisals or assessments of products which may be made by the members
within the terms of Approved Document B “Fire Spread” to the Building Regulations 1991.
Members of the FTSG participate on all relevant BSI Committees, the equivalent ISO CEN
technical committees and are involved in the EEC European Commission technical discussions on
harmonization.
FTSG members have strongly supported the publication of this edition of the “Red Book” as it
provides specifiers and regulatory bodies with an independently validated comprehensive and
concise guide to the performance of materials used to provide fire protection for the fire stopping
and sealing of penetrations in fire rated barriers.
Fire Test Study Group, Holmesfield Road, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 2DS
Tel: +44 (0) 1925 655116 Fax: +44 (0) 1925 646672

Acknowledgements
The publishers wish to express their appreciation of the work undertaken by ASFP TG3 committee in
producing this document.

DISCLAIMER
Although care has been taken to ensure, to the best of our knowledge, that all data and information contained in this document 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,
neither the Association for Specialist Fire Protection Limited nor the co-publishers will be liable for any technical, editorial,
typographical or other errors or omissions in or misinterpretations of the data and information provided in this document. Since this
document may be subject to change and updating, the data and information which it contains is only correct at the dates of the fire
assessment and acceptance into this publication. The latest version of this publication is freely downloadable from the ASFP web
site at www.asfp.org.uk/publications. The latest date is indicated at the bottom of each page. The ASFP shall not be liable for
products delivered to the market, or for any aspect of ‘withdrawn’ products.
Compliance with this ASFP document does not of itself infer immunity from legal obligation

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Amendment sheet

AMENDMENT SUMMARY

Amendment of typo for Lakanal House

Addition of space between sections

Addition of new section to clarify various

types of firestopping

Addition of new section to numbering

Clarification of different types between

sections

Addition of Rockwool products to data sheets

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 Reformatted titles to data sheets

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 stopping: Linear joint seals, penetration seals & small
cavity barriers

Published by: Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) in conjunction with the Fire Test Study Group (FTSG)

FOREWORD
I am delighted to introduce you to this latest issue of the “Red Book”. It is strongly welcomed. The
ASFP ‘Red Book’ has been designed to be the most up to date guide to the provision of proprietary
materials and systems for the fire-stopping and sealing of penetrations in fire separating elements.
In the past, there have been no formal UK fire test methods specifically intended to differentiate the
[a] fire performance of linear fire stopping products, nor [b] service penetration fire seals, against
the effects of fire. The result has been a collection of diverse marketing data which regulators have
found difficult, if not impossible, to understand.
For these reasons, I am delighted that the ASFP has ‘raised the bar’ once again and insisted that
all the products and systems listed in the data pages of the RED BOOK are now 3rd Party
Certificated Products, such that the test data is more reliable than ever before.
Moreover, in this 3rd Edition the format of the data sheets has been rigorously reviewed to give
clearer indications on the applicable scope of performance and to make the selection of a suitable
fire sealing or fire-stopping system more reliable than previous editions.
In the near future, the European Construction Products Directive/Regulation will change the way in
which products are tested and assessed, and this edition of the “Red Book” explains those
changes.
Users can rest assured that the products featured in the data pages have been usefully tested to
the existing BS national or BS EN standards. The ‘Red Book’ provides details of the European BS
EN test methods, the classification system from EN 13501-2, and simplified rules for the field of
application of the fire test data, to enable BS and BS EN test data to be considered on a level
playing field. The next Edition will strictly impose the European rules for direct and extended
application.
Designers, regulators, fire authorities, building owners and installers can all rely on this information
and the explanatory notes provided by industry experts on all aspects of the protection
requirements.
Designers and fire-fighters depend on reliable compartment walls and floors in buildings.
Weakness can easily arise at deficient fire stopping at linear gaps/ junctions and wherever building
services pass through compartment walls or floors. The reliability of effective systems is therefore
of fundamental importance. I extend my congratulations to all those involved with the production of
this 3rd edition of the “Red Book” and commend fellow regulator and fire safety law enforcers to be
familiar with the valuable information provided.

Brian Robinson CBE, QFSM, FIFireE

PRESIDENT, ASFP

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CONTENTS
PREFACE...........................................................................................................................................................9
SCOPE 9
1. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT ....................................................................................................10
2 DEFINITIONS....................................................................................................................................11
3 GENERIC TYPES OF FIRE STOPPING & FIRE SEALING SYSTEMS ..........................................15
3.1 Coated stone wool batts / boards ......................................................................................15
3.2 Sealant / mastic coatings...................................................................................................15
3.3 Mortars...............................................................................................................................16
3.4 Preformed elastomeric seals .............................................................................................16
3.5 Bags/pillows .......................................................................................................................17
3.6 Pipe closures .....................................................................................................................18
3.7 Plugs/blocks.......................................................................................................................19
3.8 Cavity barriers (small) ........................................................................................................20
3.9 Curtain wall seals - fire stopping at junctions of floors slabs .............................................20
3.10 Stone wool mineral fibre slabs and strips ..........................................................................21
3.11 Foam..................................................................................................................................21
3.12 Fire resisting building drainage gullies...............................................................................22
3.13 Fire stopping for rain-screen cladding, ventilated or unventilated .....................................22
3.14 Ductwork and fire damper penetration sealing systems....................................................23
3.15 Partial penetration fire stopping systems...........................................................................23
4 SELECTING A SUITABLE ‘FIRE STOPPING’ SYSTEM..................................................................23
4.1 Criteria for selection of the fire stopping product/system...................................................23
4.2 Scope of application of manufacturer’s data sheets..........................................................23
5 BEST PRACTICE..............................................................................................................................24
5.1 Fire stopping ......................................................................................................................24
5.2 Removal, alteration and replacement ................................................................................25
5.3 Fire-stopping in Approved Document B.............................................................................25
5.4 Cavity barriers....................................................................................................................25
5.5 Fire barriers are used to form fire separating elements.....................................................26
5.6 Recommendations for the specifier ...................................................................................26
5.7 Recommendations for the Main Contractor/Installation Contractor...................................27
5.8 Recommendations for the Building Owner ........................................................................27
5.9 Inspection, maintenance, and repair..................................................................................27
5.10 Health and safety ...............................................................................................................28
6 PARTIAL PENETRATIONS THROUGH FIRE SEPARATING ELEMENTS.....................................28
6.1 Electrical Safety Council guidance ....................................................................................29
7 OTHER PROPERTIES, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF MOVEMENT JOINTS..............................29
8 THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION......................................................................................................29
9 REGULATIONS & REQUIREMENTS ...............................................................................................30
9.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................30

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 9.2 Building Regulations ..........................................................................................................30
9.3 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 .............................................................32
9.4 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 ......................................33
10 MEETING THE NEEDS OF BUILDING REGULATIONS .................................................................33
10.1 Historical fire testing in UK.................................................................................................33
10.2 A basis of comparison........................................................................................................34
10.3 Lightweight fire separating elements .................................................................................34
10.4 Other issues.......................................................................................................................34
10.5 Meeting the needs of insurers ...........................................................................................35
11 CLASSIFICATIONS, FIRE TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS...............................................................35
11.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................35
11.2 Differentiating between ‘Reaction to fire’ and ‘Resistance to fire’ .....................................35
11.3 Assessments......................................................................................................................36
11.4 European product standards, fire classifications and field of application ..........................36
11.5 Test data and assessments for specific applications ........................................................37
12. INTERIM RULES FOR DATA SHEET ENTRIES .............................................................................38
12.1 Interim rules for field of application of test data of fire-stopping and fire sealing systems
for classification purposes .................................................................................................38
12.2 Field of application for linear joint seals* ...........................................................................39
12.3 Field of application for penetration seals ...........................................................................40
12.4 Interim field of application rules for small cavity barriers ...................................................45
12.5 Interim field of application rules for linear fire stopping installed within the void of rain-
screen cladding systems ...................................................................................................45
13 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTIBILITY OF PRODUCT DATA SHEETS.....................................................48
14. RED BOOK – FIRE STOPPING: 3RD PARTY CERTIFICATED PRODUCT APPLICATIONS .........49
14.1 Data sheets for various applications..................................................................................49
14.2 Types of applications .........................................................................................................49

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PREFACE
This publication has been prepared by members and associates of the ASFP and presents economical
provision of products & systems for linear fire stopping and fire sealing of penetrations within buildings. It
provides a comprehensive guide to 3rd party certificated products which are manufactured and/or marketed
by members of the ASFP.
This means that building owners and designers can now expect more robust packages since the ASFP listed
product manufacturers and ASFP installers are equally committed to 3rd party certification schemes. Doing it
the right way, first time around, will always be the most cost effective course of action
The information contained in this document has primarily been presented to give the reader better guidance
to the field of application of fire stopping and penetration sealing systems.
In all cases, once a preliminary selection has been made the user is strongly advised to contact the relevant
manufacturer to ensure that appropriate specification enables best practice installation to be achieved.

SCOPE
This publication addresses fire stopping in buildings. In this publication, the term ‘fire stopping’
incorporates linear joints seals, penetration seals & small cavity barriers.
Fire-stopping is usually associated with preventing the passage of fire through linear imperfections in the
building process at the junctions of walls with cladding, with soffits of the floor above, and with the roof. Fire
stopping may be needed at the junctions of walls with other walls and with doors, glazing or other devices
used as part of a wall, including expansion systems. Fire-stopping may also be needed as small ‘cavity
barriers’ within walls, below floors and above ceilings. Large cavity barriers and fire barriers, as used as
suspended systems in above ceiling spaces, are normally treated as non-load bearing fire separating
elements and are covered in a separate ASFP publication. Fire barriers have higher fire resistance
requirements than cavity barriers.
In all these cases, the fire-stopping system will intend to close the gap that exists between elements of
structure within a building.

INTRODUCTION
Where services pass through fire separating elements and/or compartment walls or floors, there is also a
clear potential for fire to pass through the division unless specific measures are taken to prevent it. Fire
stopping is also designed to provide the required fire resistance at the point of service penetration. The fire
resistance achievable at service penetration through a dense block-work wall may not be achievable for a
dry lined wall construction, so the ability of each fire stopping system needs to be understood. Similarly the
size and thermal conductivity of the service can affect the outcome and different fire protecting features may
be needed. The layout of the product data sheets are intended to reveal such limitations.
This edition of the ASFP ‘Red Book’ is intended to raise the quality and reliability of supporting
documentation for fire stopping applications in construction. Hitherto, the UK has not benefitted from formal
BS fire test methods for the specific applications of these products. Consequently, the test data available has
been based on snapshot evidence from ad hoc fire tests and assessments. The previous 2nd Edition of the
Red Book raised the bar by close scrutiny of test data which was accepted into the data pages of the Red
Book. In this 3rd Edition the bar has been raised again and limited to products and systems that are
subjected to ongoing scrutiny by 3rd Party product Certification schemes. This is applied to products/systems
that make claims on both BS and BS EN fire test methods since both are acceptable to UK regulators.
This enhanced level of scrutiny is accompanied by the introduction of ASFP ‘Unique Reference Numbers’
(URNs) for duly scrutinised products/systems. These URNs are incorporated into the data sheets in this
publication and may also be included in manufacturer’s product literature. The URN will apply to specific
listed products in stated applications, but not to product families.
The next 4th Edition – yet to be published - will be limited to products/systems that wholly comply with the BS
EN classification system BS EN 13501-2 and operated in association with agreed European rules for direct
and extended applications. This is not yet possible in the UK.

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1. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
Figure 1 – typical applications for fire stopping systems

The selection and extent of fire stopping system will depend on various factors including the physical sizes,
gaps and type of service or linear gap between elements of construction. Correct selection of the fire
stopping system will also depend on the proximity of one service to another and their location within an
opening that must be sealed.
The correct choice of fire stopping is critical to ensure that the required fire resistance of the fire separating
wall/floor is maintained, even if penetrated by a service and/or punctured by an aperture.
There are many types of fire stopping, some purpose made for specific applications, some more versatile
than others. Figure 1 above illustrates the most common types which are described in more detail in Section
2. An understanding of the various properties of the different types of fire stopping will enable correct
selection of the most appropriate fire stopping product/system.
a) The types of fire stopping are described in Section 2.
b) Rules for acceptance of test data are given in Sections 12 and 13 of this document.
c) NOTE that fire tests must make provision for testing arrays of different services in close proximity to
one another, otherwise the application may be restricted to very simple penetrations of individual
services through elements of construction
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2 DEFINITIONS
Assessment (also referred to as appraisal):
An independent, technical appraisal of the likely performance of a component or element of construction
used in a specific manner and end use application if it were to be subjected to a standard fire test.
Blank penetration seal
A seal for an aperture through a separating element designed to maintain the integrity and insulation
performance of the separating element for the duration of the specified fire resistance period without
incorporation of penetrating services
Cavity barrier
A fire stopping construction provided to close a concealed space against penetration of smoke or flame, or
provided to restrict the movement of smoke or flame/heat within such a space and of greater than 100mm
high or wide. ‘Large’ cavity barriers above ceilings can be of substantial size, but are not ‘fire stopping’ and
are discussed in a separate ASFP publication ‘Large cavity barriers and fire barriers’.
Compartment (fire)
A building or 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, or an adjoining building. The basis of
compartmenting a building is to subdivide the building into areas of manageable risk, to provide adequate
means of escape, and to provide fire separation for adjoining buildings.
Construction joints
Gaps designed into the construction of a building which requires a rigid or flexible seal to maintain the fire
resistance of the structural element.
Element of construction
May occur as vertical walls or horizontal floors, each of which may contain a fire stopping system
European classifications
A harmonised expression of the fire resistance performance for construction products in accordance with BS
EN 13501-2, using standardised BS EN fire test methods
Fire barrier
A fire resisting separating element
Fire-resisting (fire resistance)
The ability of a component or construction of a building to satisfy, for a stated period of time, some or all of
the appropriate criteria for flame/heat specified in the relevant part of BS 476 or appropriate BS EN standard
(Approved Document B and BS 9999).
Fire safety engineering
The application of scientific and engineering principles, rules [codes], and expert judgement, based on an
understanding of the phenomena and effects of fire and of the reaction and behaviour of people to fire, to
protect people, property and the environment from the destructive effects of fire.
Fire separating element
A compartment wall, or compartment floor, or cavity barrier and construction, enclosing a protected escape
route and/ or a place of special fire hazard. It is the means by which the building is divided into
compartments of manageable size and specific area, to ensure secure containment of fire and smoke for as
long as specified.
Joint depth
The overall distance between the exposed and unexposed faces across the thickness of the separating
element – see Figure 2A, B and C
Joint width
the distance between the two adjacent faces of the building element(s) – see Figure 2A, B and C.
Linear joint
linear void having a length to width ratio of at least 10:1 within one or between two or more adjacent
construction elements. NOTE that typical locations of linear joints include floors, the perimeter of floors,
walls, ceilings and roofs.
Linear joint seal
A system designed to maintain a fire separating function and normally to accommodate a specified degree of
movement and of less than or equal to 100mm high or wide.

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 Figure 2 – Definition of seal depth, joint depth and joint width for different types of seals

KEY Linear Joint Seals

Metal pipes type 1

metallic pipes and conduits of reaction to fire class A1 according to EN 13501-1 with a melting or
decomposition point greater than 1000°C (e.g. steel, cast iron, copper and copper alloys, nickel alloys),
either insulated or non-insulated. Included in this group are the above pipes with a coating provided the
overall reaction to fire class is minimum A2.
Metal pipes type 2
metallic pipes and conduits of reaction to fire class A1 or A2 according to EN 13501-1 with a melting or
decomposition point equal to or less than 1000°C (e.g. lead, aluminium and aluminium alloys), either
insulated or non-insulated.
Modular system
System comprising a steel frame into which elastomeric blocks are installed, compressed around the service.
Mortar
A blend of gypsum or cement based powder, fillers, water and chemical modifiers, with or without
reinforcement
Movement capability
maximum amount of movement the joint seal is able to tolerate as stated by the manufacturer or the
sponsor, expressed as a percentage of the nominal width, without reduction of the intended fire
performance.
Movement joint
a joint between adjacent building elements or within a building element designed to accommodate a
specified degree of movement such as deflection, thermal or seismic movement. In ETAG 026 Part 3 the
maximum amount of movement the joint seal is able to tolerate expressed as a percentage of the nominal
width. NOTE Products with a movement capability of ≥ 7.5% are considered to be suitable for movement joints.

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Non-movement joint
a joint between adjacent building elements or within a building element not designed to accommodate
movement greater than ± 7.5% (such as those designed to accommodate construction tolerances or
irregularities of fit)
Penetration
the passage of one or more services through a fire separating element
Partial penetration
a service that does not completely pass through a fire separating element.
Penetration seal
a system used to maintain the fire resistance of a separating element at the position where services pass
through or where there is provision for services to pass through a separating element
Pillow [also referred to as a bag or cushion]
Deformable, pillow-like bag, filled with reactive or non-reactive material, for the temporary or permanent
closing of penetrations or openings. Examples of filling materials are glass and mineral wool, vermiculite,
sand, organic and inorganic foams with or without intumescent or ceramicising additives.
Pipe closure devices
a pre-fabricated, heat activated device that, under fire exposure, acts to crush plastic pipes or service ducts
that pass through vertical or horizontal separating elements and/or fill the hollow space with an intumescent
foam. Three types are considered here: collars, wraps and sleeves.
Collars - incorporate an outer casing which acts as a restraint for an intumescent material, enabling
the collar to be either surface fixed to the separating element or incorporated within it.

Wraps - have no casing and hence must be located within the separating element, which acts as a
restraint for the intumescent.

Sleeves - pass completely through the separating element and may include an outer casing

Figure 3 – Examples of purposes of pipe insulation

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Pipe insulation
Figure 3 shows the terms used throughout the document for the various purposes of pipe insulation.
¾ Pipe insulation (sustained) - pipe insulation that passes through the seal
¾ Pipe insulation (interrupted )- pipe insulation that does not pass through the seal

Plastic pipes
Pipes not classified to A1 or A2 according to EN 13501-1 (e.g. made from thermoplastic or thermosetting
material) including non-homogeneous materials (e.g. glass fibre reinforced plastic pipes or layered pipes),
either insulated or non-insulated, hereafter referred to as "plastic pipes".
Reaction to fire
The performance of a material or system in a fire situation with regard to the amount and rate of heat
evolved, the amount and rate of spread of flame and the amount and rate of smoke and toxic fume evolved.
Responsible person
The term is defined in several ways in official documents:-
[a] in relation to a workplace, the employer, if the workplace is to any extent under his control.
[b] In relation to any premises not falling within [a]
[i] the person who has control of the premises (as occupier or otherwise) in connection with
the carrying on by him of a trade, business or other undertaking (for profit or not), or
[ii] the owner, where the person in control of the premises does not have control in
connection with the carrying on by that person of a trade, business or other undertaking
Seal depth
The minimum distance between the exposed and unexposed surfaces of the seal (Figures 2A, B & C).
Seal width
In Figures 2A, B & C, the shortest dimension across the seal, whether between the joint or overlapping the
joint, according to the following protocol:
For seals not requiring a compression fit – See Figure 2A
For seals requiring a compression fit – see Figure 2B
For seals designed to overlap the adjacent edges of the elements forming the joint – see Figure 2C.
Service
System such as a cable, conduit, pipe (with or without insulation) or trunking
Service support construction
Mechanical support provided in the form of clips, ties, hangers, ladder racks or trays, or any device designed
to carry the load of the penetrating services
Structural fire protection
Products used to insulate the structural frame of a building or other construction to allow it to retain its
required load bearing strength or limit the core temperature for a stipulated period of time. The time periods
may be stipulated as requirements in building regulations, safety case studies or Safety designs according to
the type of structure involved
Supporting construction
The wall, partition or floors within which the penetration seal is fitted
Waveguide
A circular, elliptical or rectangular metal tube or pipe or a coaxial assembly of tubes/pipes through which
electromagnetic waves are propagated in microwave and radio wave frequency communications
Working clearances
Distances between services or between services and the seal edge

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3 GENERIC TYPES OF FIRE STOPPING & FIRE SEALING SYSTEMS
The information contained in this document is primarily for fire evidence and the manufacturer of the product
in question should be consulted for information on other parameters such as acoustic and thermal insulation.
3.1 Coated stone wool batts / boards
Description
Coated stone wool for fire stopping applications are typically supplied as batts or boards.
Areas of Use
Coated stone wool batts can be used to fire stop l penetrations through compartment walls and floors and
allow additional services to be readily installed as required. In certain circumstances, a structural support for
the seal will be required: refer to manufacturers' recommendations. Additional provisions to satisfy load
bearing requirements may be required, particularly in the case of horizontal seals. Blank seals can also be
installed, so that when services are required to penetrate a wall or floor, they can be quickly installed and the
seal reinstated.
Installation
Coated stone wool batts can be installed as pre-formed shapes or as standard batts for tailoring to fit
openings. Batts can be friction fitted to the sides of the opening and around the penetrating services. A "fire
resistant" sealant is generally applied to all joints and to the raw edges of the slab. Some systems may
require secondary support. Again this will vary from Manufacturer to Manufacturer. Systems should be
installed by a specialist contractor.

Figure 4: Coated batt used for a horizontal protection

3.2 Sealant / mastic coatings

Description
Single or multi-pack systems comprising organic, inorganic or intumescent fillers pre-dispersed in a suitable
binder (ie acrylic, polysulphide, silicone etc). The materials are of high viscosity and are dispensed by gun or
trowelled into the opening and between penetrating services. The materials cure by way of evaporation or
chemical reaction to give either a flexible or rigid seal, dependent upon the binder system.
Areas of Use
They are suitable for penetration seals (coated batts / boards) in all forms of fire resistant construction,
particularly where openings are small, where penetrations are complex and where there is imperfection of fit
between building elements or linear joints.
Installation
Use of mastic guns or trowels is common, although for floor penetrations some materials can be poured
using temporary or permanent damming boards and in some cases spray applied on site.
Dusty/friable surfaces may need additional treatment prior to the application of the sealant/mastic - refer to
manufacturer’s instructions.

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3.3 Mortars
Description
Generally a gypsum or cementitious based powder blended with inorganic lightweight fillers, composite
reinforcement and chemical modifiers. The compounds are designed to be mixed with water and placed
around and between penetrating services giving a rigid seal.
Areas of Use
The systems can be used to fire stop penetrations through concrete and masonry compartment wall and
floor constructions although some can be used in conjunction with lightweight partitions or timber floors. In
certain circumstances a supporting structure will be required - refer to manufacturers' recommendations.
Blank seals can also be installed, so that when services are required to penetrate a wall or floor, they can be
quickly installed and the seal reinstated..
Installation
The mortar is mixed close to the opening. For large installations some materials are capable of being
pumped after mixing and in some cases a mechanical support system would be required.
In floor penetrations a temporary or permanent damming board is normally used with the mortar poured in
place. Small penetrations can sometimes be made by trowelling the mortar into the opening without the use
of a damming board.
For wall penetrations mortars are often trowelled using a single damming board or no damming board,
dependent on the opening size.

Figure 5: Mortar poured onto permanent floor Figure 6: Multi-cable fire stopping using mortar
shutter and preformed elastomeric seals
3.4 Preformed elastomeric seals
Description
These seals are made from elastomeric foam, sometimes with reinforcing sheets on either side. The foam
and/or the reinforcing sheets may be intumescent. These products are generally supplied in a strip form.
Areas of Use
Generally used to seal the gap at a movement joint between two building elements, such as between a floor
and a wall.
Installation
These products are fitted by compressing by hand and then by pushing into the gap that requires sealing.
Ensuring the correct size seal is installed in to the joint to allow expansion as well as contraction.

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 Figure 7: Preformed elastomeric intumescent
seal used to seal expansion joints Figure 8: Preformed elastomeric intumescent
seal used to seal a movement joint
[a] in a block work wall &
[a] in a block work wall and
[b] between a block work wall and a concrete
soffit [b] between a wall and a concrete soffit

3.5 Bags/pillows
Description
Bags/pillows are available in various sizes and shapes and are specified for use in temporary or permanent
fire stopping situations where services such as cables pass through walls and floors. Since they are easily
removed, they are particularly suited to areas where services are frequently re-routed. They can also
provide temporary protection during construction work. Bags/pillows are made from special fabrics and
enclose a filling material which often incorporates an intumescent material.
Areas of Use
Bags/pillows can be used wherever services, such as cables, penetrate a fire resistant element. They are
particularly useful where services are frequently re-routed, and can be used as temporary protection during
the construction phase of a building.
Installation
Bags/pillows must be placed into the opening(s) using the correct orientation, packing density and overlap
(staggered joints), to achieve the desired fire rating. For wall penetrations, bags/pillows are normally self
supporting, but large openings with few penetrating services may require a steel retaining mesh for support
on both sides of the penetration. The Size of mesh and method of fixing may affect the support of the
bags/pillows and the manufacturers fixing specification must be adopted. Floor penetrations normally require
a well anchored steel retaining mesh or basket to support the bags/pillows.

Figure 9: Pillows used to provide temporary fire stopping of a horizontal cable tray

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3.6 Pipe closures
Description
Pipe closures are designed to preserve the integrity of a fire rated compartment where various plastic pipes
or plastic trunking pass through floors or walls. Unlike metal or cable service penetrations, plastic pipes and
plastic trunking soften and collapse under heating, therefore some means of preventing the passage of hot
gasses and smoke is required. This is achieved by strangling the cross-section of the pipe or trunking.
There are variations in design of pipe closures. The two principal methods of pipe closure are pipe collars
and pipe wraps. Both systems confine an intumescent compound which expands on exposure to fire, rapidly
exerting pressure upon the pipe. The plastic walls of the pipe, which will have softened due to the heat,
collapse under this pressure creating a constriction. Some pipe closures incorporate a mechanical device
which may or may not include an intumescent compound. Pipe collars incorporate a rigid outer casing which
acts as a restraint for the intumescent material, enabling the collar to be either surface fixed to the separating
element or incorporated within it. Pipe collars may be incorporated into appropriately designed fire resisting
drainage gullies. Pipe wraps have no casing and hence must be located within the separating element,
which acts as a restraint for the intumescent.
Areas of Use
Pipe collars or pipe wraps can be used where plastic pipes or plastic trunking pass through fire resistant
elements such as floors or walls.
Performance
Pipe closures are either tested using the furnace conditions and relevant performance criteria defined in BS
476 Part 20 for various supporting constructions, or using the fire tests as defined in the BS EN 13501-2
classification document. Fire resistance periods obtained may vary from one system to another, and in
different configurations and orientation of the system. The performance of a pipe closure will depend on the
type of plastic used for the manufacture of the pipe, its diameter, and its wall thickness.

Figure 10: Pipe closure used around plastic pipes in a block work wall

Installation: Pipe wraps

Pipe wraps are fitted into an oversize hole in the separating element, surrounding the pipe. If there is a fire
risk on both sides of a compartment wall or floor two wraps may be required.
For exact details of fitting installation for any type of pipe closure, specialist advice should be sought from
the system manufacturer.
Maintenance, inspection and repair
Some systems may deteriorate under adverse environmental conditions, such as extremes of temperature or
condensation, and may require replacement if exposed. Periodic maintenance, inspection and repair can
ensure longevity and performance in fire.

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Installation: Pipe collars
The normal method is to fit the collar to the wall or soffit/floor on the fire risk side, although some designs can
be recessed into the structure or fitted on the non-risk side. If there is a fire risk on both sides of a
compartment wall or soffit/floor, each side may require protection.
It is essential that the method of securing the collar to the fire resistant element will not be compromised by
the action of fire. Certain types of fixing components may not be suitable. Manufacturers fixing
specifications must be adopted.

Figure 11: Pipe collar fitted to pipe and fixed to wall

3.7 Plugs/blocks
Description
Plugs/blocks for fire stopping are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. They are generally supplied as
rectangular blocks for rectangular penetrations or cylindrical/conical for circular penetrations. Pre-formed
trapezoidal plugs/blocks are available for sealing openings below profiled metal decking. Plugs/blocks are
formed from materials such as bonded vermiculite, mineral wool, gypsum or cementitious materials,
polyurethane, modified rubber, etc. They can be either rigid or flexible. Some fire stopping plugs/blocks are
inherently fire resistant, some rely on an intumescent coating, and some are manufactured using
intumescent materials.
Areas of Use
Plugs/blocks can be used for a wide variety of fire stopping requirements. They can be used individually in
small penetrations or in multiple layers for larger openings. They are useful where services require
occasional re-routing.
Installation
Fire stopping plugs/blocks can be used individually where the penetration is small, or in multiple layers for
larger openings. The various types can be loose laid, compression/friction fitted, or bonded together. Some
types will require a fire resistant sealant to be applied along joints and interfaces. For circular penetrations,
cylindrical or conical plugs/blocks can be used.
Some plugs/blocks, such as those based on calcium, potassium or sodium silicate, (e.g. bonded vermiculite
plugs/blocks) may require additional protection in high humidity environments.
Since there are many different types of fire stopping plugs/blocks. Systems should be installed by a
specialist contractor.
Specialist advice should be sought where these materials are to be used in combination with other fire
stopping materials.

Figure 12: Linear and trapezoidal seals at heads of walls

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3.8 Cavity barriers (small)
Description
A construction, other than a smoke curtain, provided to close a concealed space against penetration of
smoke or flame. In most applications they would be expected to have fire resistance of 30 minutes integrity
and 15 minutes insulation, except in Scotland where certain applications have no insulation requirement.
In most cases, the classification in European terms would be E 30 and EI 15, with fire exposure from each
side separately.
Cavity barriers are intended to fulfil specific requirements as defined in Approved Document B and similar
national guidance. Cavity barriers are not normally intended to act as fire separating elements which have
higher requirements for fire resistance. Simply stated ‘small’ cavity barriers are based on tests to BS EN
1366-4 for ‘linear seals’ whereas large cavity barriers are based on tests to BS 476 Part 22 or are classified
to harmonised European requirements by BS EN 13510-2. Large cavity barriers will be featured in an
alternative ASFPM publication
Areas of Use
Small cavity barriers are used in small narrow cavities between layers of construction. Products used in
larger spaces above ceilings will require particular fixing systems and/or support systems and are used to
divide a large space into maximum dimensions as specified by national regulations. Large cavity barriers and
fire barriers are discussed in another ASFP publication].
Installation
Particular care is required to ensure that the supporting system, fixings and jointing methods are within the
limitations of fire tested applications. National guidance for fire stopping suggests additional support for gaps
of 100mm or more. In some extreme cases, large cavity barriers may be found up to 10m high in ceiling
voids, where additional supports and /or framework would be required, to ensure that the applications comply
with the tested limits of unsupported dimensions and/or load.

Figure 13: Small cavity barriers as fire-stopping in external wall cavity

3.9 Curtain wall seals - fire stopping at junctions of floors slabs

Description
Normally stone wool based, these products are often used in conjunction with metal support systems and/or
mastics/self levelling compounds to seal the gap between a floor slab and a curtain walling system.
Throughout their lifetime these sealing systems will have to withstand large amounts of movement due to
wind induced flexing of the curtain walling panels.
Areas of Use
Generally used between floor slabs and curtain walling systems.
Installation
Curtain walling sealing systems can be installed as pre-formed shapes or as standard sized products that
are cut to shape onsite. The effectiveness of the fire stop will depend on the ability of the curtain
walling/cladding system to maintain the compression fit for the duration of the required fire resistance period.
Many systems require secondary support and/or the use of mastics/self levelling compounds. These
requirements will vary from Manufacturer to Manufacturer. Systems should be installed by a specialist
contractor.
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Performance
Fire stopping should only be used within the field of application of the particular system, since the fire
resistance periods obtained may vary from one curtain wall system to another.

Figure 14 – Linear fire seal as fire-stopping to slab perimeter

3.10 Stone wool mineral fibre slabs and strips

Description
Converted stone wool products for fire stopping are supplied in a number of forms; typically referred to as
mats, batts, or pre-formed shapes.
Areas of Use
Converted stone wool products, those that are manufactured for a specific purpose such as rain screen
systems, cavity barriers, heads of walls, blank seals and penetration seals, as used for fire sealing of voids
through compartment walls and floors. In certain circumstances a supporting structure will be required - refer
to manufacturers' recommendations.
Installation
Converted stone wool products are installed as pre-formed shapes or components designed to carry a
specific fire stopping purpose. Some systems may require secondary support or fixing systems. Again this
will vary from Manufacturer to Manufacturer. Systems should be installed by a specialist contractor.

Figure 15: Mineral wool strips used for fire stopping at the heads of walls

3.11 Foam
Description
Normally a two component silicone based material which, when mixed together, cause the material to foam
and increase its volume. The material vulcanises at normal room temperatures resulting in the formation of a
highly resilient seal.
Systems can be expected to prevent the passage of cold smoke, or halon gas where such use is permitted,
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In floors, seals would not be considered load bearing.
Area of Use
Suitable for the fire stopping of service openings through compartment walls and floors, particularly where
access is difficult and where there are complex spaces between groups of services.
It should be noted that polyurethane based foams may have very limited field of application for fire resistance
and are generally not suitable for use in conjunction with metallic service penetrations.
Installation
Metered mixing is essential and reaction times will vary.
Manufacturer’s instructions must be referred to, ensuring the correct installation of the seal. Temporary or
permanent damming boards are used to contain the expanding mixture. Where permanent damming boards
are used their presence must not adversely affect the fire performance of the finished seal.
Specialist advice should be sought in the choice of damming board materials, which form an integral part of
the design of the finished fire seal.
3.12 Fire resisting building drainage gullies
Description
Generally, fire resisting floor gully bodies are manufactured from cast iron or stainless steel and usually fitted
with an intumescent heat shield in the foul air trap and an intumescent cartridge in the outlet body. Gully
bodies are available for use with all floor finishes including ceramic tiles, flexible vinyl sheet flooring or screed
with or without acoustic floor construction. Generally, fire resisting drainage gullies are tested without
drainage pipe connections, assuming worst case where plastic pipes are lost to the fire.
Areas of Use
Fire resisting drainage gullies with vertical outlets are designed for use with suspended concrete floor
construction. With a drainage gully, the underside is considered more critical as fire spread is more likely
from lower floors.
Installation
Core drill suspended concrete floor to accept body and back-fill underside void with mortar. Alternatively, a
dry installation fire-proof liner may be used to reduce installation time – refer to manufacturer’s instructions.

Figure 16: Example of fire resisting drainage gully

3.13 Fire stopping for rain-screen cladding, ventilated or unventilated

Fire stopping can be provided for rain-screen cladding systems as either ventilated or non ventilated product
applications. They are designed to preserve the integrity of the fire compartment at the junction where the
floor slab meets with the outer cladding system. The unventilated version allows for movement of the barrier
by incorporating a flexible seal whilst the ventilated version allows for movement of air and moisture.
There are variations in design of these systems. One such system is based on a stone wool core clad with
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seal is used will be dependent on the application. An alternative system utilizes an intumescent compound
positioned between two sheets of slotted galvanized metal sheet.
Areas of Use
To seal the junction, or void, between a rain screen system and the face of the building.
Performance
Rain screen cladding systems are tested using the furnace conditions criteria of BS476 part 20 or BS8414.
Fire stopping should only be used within the field of application of the particular system, since the fire
resistance periods obtained may vary from one rain screen system to another.
3.14 Ductwork and fire damper penetration sealing systems
It should be noted that the fire performance of fire resisting ducts or fire damper systems is determined by
fire test. These fire tests include a specified fire stopping system for the duct/fire damper being tested, and
should not be replaced by other systems in practice, unless additional test information justifies the change.
3.15 Partial penetration fire stopping systems
A Partial Penetration device is used to prevent the passage of fire through part of the separating element,
normally ceilings or partitions. These devices will comprise of electrical socket box inserts, putty pads,
intumescent pads, down-lighter covers, fire protection hoods / box, conduit fillers. There are a number of
devices available, care should be taken to ensure that the device has been tested with the relevant service
and surrounding element.
Areas of use
Where a service penetrates one part of a separating element but does not exit on the other side, a device will
be required to prevent the passage of fire through or around that service.
Performance
At the time of writing, partial penetration systems are fire tested in an ad-hoc manner based on the fire
exposure conditions of BS 476 Part 20 and/or load bearing or non-load bearing requirements of walls or
floors according to BS 476 Parts 21 or 22 respectively

4 SELECTING A SUITABLE ‘FIRE STOPPING’ SYSTEM

4.1 Criteria for selection of the fire stopping product/system
In order to ensure the correct type of fire-stopping is specified and/or installed, there are a number of key
questions that still need answering before final selection can be made. These key questions are:-
a) Is the fire stopping to be used in a wall or a floor, or a junction between fire separating
elements, and what type of materials are used to form each element?
b) What fire resistance is required?
c) How big is the gap or the opening?
d) Does the fire stopping have to cater for movement in the fire separating element?
e) What kind and type of services, if any, are penetrating the construction at the opening?
f) How many services are there?
g) What size is each service?
h) How close are the services positioned to each other?
i) How close are the services positioned to the edge of the opening?
j) Is the fire stopping system suitable for use with the intended elements of construction.

4.2 Scope of application of manufacturer’s data sheets

The answers to the key questions will help the user decide which type of fire stopping system to use. The
product summaries in Section 3 can only give a generic overview for a family of products. Each particular
product will have specific characteristics that allow it to be used in a defined scope of applications.
The relevance of the criteria listed in 4.1 must be assessed for each application and for selection of each fire
stopping product, taking note of any limitations of use for the relevance of the fire test data and the fire
resistance classification available.
In order to complete the selection of an appropriate product, confirmation should be obtained from the
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4.2.1 Suitability of a fire stopping product for the intended application
Table 1 indicates the potential suitability of each generic type of fire-stopping product, as listed in Section 3,
for a given use.

Table 1: Permitted application of generic fire stopping products

service penetration
Product section In a wall In a floor duct with large
linear cable cable metal plastic switch
cables fire blank
gaps trunking tray pipes pipes boxes
damper opening
Coated Batt
3.1 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 : 9 9
/ Board
Sealant /
3.2 9 9 9 9 9 : 9 9 : :
Coatings
Mortar 3.3 9 9 : 9 9 9 9 : 9 9
Preformed
Elastomeric 3.4 9 9 9 9 9 9 : : 9 :
Seals
Bags /
3.5 9 9 : 9 9 9 9 : : 9
Pillows
Pipe
3.6 9 9 : : : : 9 9 : :
Closures
Plugs /
3.7 9 : : 9 9 9 9 : : :
Blocks
Cavity
3.8 9 : : : : : : : : 9
Barriers
Curtain Wall
3.9 9 9 9 : : : : : : :
Seals
Stone Wool
3.10 9 9 9 : : : : : : :
Strips
Foam 3.11 9 : : 9 9 9 9 : : :
FR Drain
3.12 : 9 : : : : 9 9 : :
Gullies
Rainscreen
3.13 : 9 9 : : : : : : :
firestop
Ductwork
penetration 3.14 9 9 : : : : : : 9 :
sealing
Partial
penetration 3.15 9 9 : : : : : : : : 9
systems

5 BEST PRACTICE
In all cases, when a particular system is selected, the manufacturer of the fire resisting system should be
contacted for specific advice and installation instructions for details of the permitted field of application of that
fire resisting system.
5.1 Fire stopping
Fire-stopping products are used for sealing apertures and imperfections of fit, or design tolerance between
the fire-resisting fixed elements of a building to restrict the passage of fire and smoke. They continue to take
up the imperfections of fit at all times and have the same fire rating as the fixed elements of which they
form a part. In reaction to a fire condition they swell, spread or deform to achieve their performance or
remain stable and resilient according to the type of product used.
Fire stopping requires special attention from the designer. Fire stopping is frequently hidden once installed
and are therefore difficult to inspect after installation, handover and subsequently through the life of the
building. The designer may not be able to indicate where there is a need for fire stopping since it should be
fitted wherever needed. Because it is an important element that is often accidentally missed out during
construction, the responsibility for its installation and performance must be clearly identified.

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Unless clearly defined, it is possible for an inexperienced and inappropriate sub-contractor to be given the
task of installing specialist fire-stopping systems. For example, where fire-stopping is needed behind a
cladding system at floor level, the responsibility may fall to the floor installer or the cladding contractor. Those
who carry out the task must have the necessary expertise. The requirements and responsibilities for the
provision of fire stopping must be clearly stated in the contract(s). Proprietary systems must be designed in
accordance with manufacturer’s printed instructions.
Recommendations on the provision of fire stopping are given in AD B.
5.2 Removal, alteration and replacement
On 6th August 2009 the Chief Fire & Rescue Adviser reported to the Secretary of State on the emerging
issues arising from the fatal fire at Lakanal House, Camberwell, on 3rd July 2009. Section 5.4 of the report
states that:-
‘The protection incorporated into the design and fabric of the building is the fundamental basis for
reducing the spread of fire and loss of life.’
The report continues:-
‘In undertaking major changes and refurbishment work, the significance of the passive fire protection
is required to be clearly specified and understood by the main contractor for the work, as well as
those installing or altering the protection’ and also
‘It remains important that products used in fire safety protection meet recognised industry
specifications and that they are installed by suitably competent people who fully realise the
significance of the fire safety measures being installed.’
The report references a specific area for consideration, as follows:-
‘The passive fire protection industry makes a comprehensive range of guidance and technical
information on passive fire protection products, installation and standards. Consideration should be
given to reminding specifiers, main contractors and installers and those responsible fore building
safety management of the need to use the available information when undertaking works where
measures that form passive fire protection are removed, altered or replaced.’
On 6th August, the Department of Communities and Local Government circulated advice on fire risk
assessments, as part of the update on the above fire incident, to Local Authority Chief Executives and Heads
of Housing and included the following text:-
Fire risk assessment must consider the structure of the premises including fire resistance and fire
stopping between common parts and residential accommodation. Although premises may have been
constructed with appropriate compartmentation to prevent fire spread (including that provided by flat
doors fitted with effective self-closing devices), fire stopping and fire resistance, the ongoing
presence of effective provision needs to be reasonably confirmed and monitored through an ongoing
review. Any defects not identified at the construction stage or arising from wear and tear, vandalism
or works during the lifetime of the building (eg, introduction or renewal of services, decoration,
repairs and refurbishment –which should be managed to avoid compromising fire safety – and
changes made by residents) can then be identified and addressed
5.3 Fire-stopping in Approved Document B
Extract from Approved Document B section 11.12 states:-
In addition to any other provisions in this document for fire-stopping:
(a) joints between fire separating elements should be fire-stopped; and
(b) all openings for pipes, ducts, conduits or cables to pass through any part of a fire separating
element should be kept as few in number as possible, and
(i) kept as small as practicable, and
(ii) fire-stopped (which in the case of a pipe or duct, should allow thermal movement).
Co-ordination between different trades and contractors is essential.
5.4 Cavity barriers
Cavity barriers are defined as a construction, other than a smoke curtain, provided to close a concealed
space, such as that in a cavity wall or ceiling void, against penetration of smoke or flame, or provided to
restrict the movement of smoke or flame within such a space.
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installed and are therefore difficult to inspect after installation, handover and subsequently through the life of
the building. However the barrier will not become effective until it has been covered up. Post-installation
inspection could affect the usefulness of the cavity barrier by opening the works.
The ASFP recommends that designers should indicate where there is a need for a cavity barrier. Cavity
barriers are vital elements in any fire safety strategy plan, and should not be accidentally missed out during
construction. The responsibility for their effective installation and for their fire resisting performance must be
clearly identified. The contract for the installation of cavity barriers should only be awarded to a competent 3rd
party certificated installer.
The requirements and responsibilities for the provision of all cavity barriers must be clearly stated in the
contract(s). Proprietary systems must be installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
Recommendations on the provision of cavity barriers are given in AD B and the equivalent guidance for
Scotland or Northern Ireland, as appropriate. Co-ordination between different trades and contractors is
essential particularly when aligning or joining one cavity barrier system with another. The fixing requirements
for a particular fire performance may be different.
The insulation and integrity requirements for fire resistance may be different from those required by the
compartment walls and floors of the building. Care should be taken therefore with their use, particularly for
large cavity barriers. The recommended positioning and spacing of cavity barriers is given in regulatory
guidance documents such as Approved Document B. Different requirements may occur in Scotland or in
Northern Ireland.
5.5 Fire barriers are used to form fire separating elements
Fire barrier systems can be very similar in appearance to large cavity barrier systems in some cases, but
provide higher levels of fire resistance. Where a fire barrier system is deployed as curtains - draped and
suspended from fixings at high level - they can be used to create fire separating elements in areas above
suspended ceilings, although care is needed to ensure that the system being installed includes the correct
method of jointing, supports, head and edge fixings as detailed in fire tests for the particular product that was
tested.
Correctly installed fire barriers deployed as curtain systems can provide fire resistance periods up to 120
minutes integrity and insulation.
Particular attention to detail is required for fire barrier systems that exceed 3m drops, since a tested or
independently assessed solution is likely to require specified frames, supports, and fixings. Further details
are planned to be made available in a separate ASFP publication for ‘Large cavity barriers and Fire Barriers.
5.6 Recommendations for the specifier
Advice should be sought from both the manufacturer and the specialist contractor at the earliest possible
opportunity regarding the programming, installation sequence, and suitability before specifying a particular
fire stopping and/or penetration sealing system.
A number of parties may have reasonable claim to influence the specification including the building owner,
occupier, architect, insurers, fire safety engineer, main contractor and/or fire protection contractor. The
number of interested parties can give rise to problems not least because they are rarely involved at the same
time. Consequently a specification drawn up by the architect implementing a certain fire safety strategy may
subsequently be changed by others. This is a necessary part of the process but because of this there is
potential for specifications to be inadequate or to compromise the requirements of the original fire safety
strategy. It is therefore recommended that only a limited and controlled number of parties be authorised to
change the specification and that any changes to the specification be carefully monitored and recorded. It
may be appropriate in the event of a large number of changes to a specification to have the amended design
checked by a competent third party.
It is recommended that this check should ensure:
a) The correct location of the fire stopping and penetration seals
b) That the proposed fire resistance periods are appropriate given the changes to the design
c) That the systems specified are appropriate for their end-use
d) That the systems specified have appropriate test reports/assessments showing them to be fit for
purpose.
e) That adequate documentation is available for the subsequent building managers so that they may
inspect and maintain the fire stopping and penetration sealing systems.

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5.7 Recommendations for the Main Contractor/Installation Contractor
The placing of sub-contracts is a vital element in the installation of fire stopping and/or penetration seal systems
and the Main Contractor should have in mind his/her legal responsibility to ensure that all such work is correctly
undertaken. It should not be assumed that responsibility in the event of failure can automatically be passed to a
sub-contractor. The Main Contractor should be totally satisfied as to the competence of sub-contractors where
life-safety, as is the case with fire stopping and/or penetration sealing systems, is involved.
In some cases the work of installing fire stopping and/or penetration sealing systems around penetrations in
compartment walls and floors has traditionally been included in the scope of work for each of the service
trade contractors. This traditional approach can raise problems because of interface between trades, and
sometimes the system installation has been left to untrained personnel. An alternative approach, which has
proved successful, is to remove the installation of the fire stopping and/or penetration sealing systems from
the scope of work of the service trades, and appoint a competent specialist contractor to carry out all this
work throughout the project.
The Main Contractor can identify competent contractors for the work concerned from recognised industry
accreditation schemes. Approved Document B of the Building Regulations of England and Wales recognizes
the benefits in confidence and reliability obtained by the use of contractors that are members of such
schemes.
If a manufacturer’s system has been specified, advice should be obtained from them with regard to approved
or recommended installers. The scope of work should include a requirement that the fire stopping and/or
penetration sealing system contractor carry out inspection of work in progress and when completed. This
may include a requirement that the contractor employs an approved third party independent inspector,
whose reports will be issued to the Main Contractor. After inspection has been completed by a suitably
qualified individual, and the installation approved, a label bearing the date type of installation and
manufacturer and/or contractor details should be fitted to the finished fire stopping and/or penetration sealing
system in order that expert advice may be obtained in the event of damage or change to the system.
5.8 Recommendations for the Building Owner
Modern commercial and public buildings are dynamic environments in which change can be frequent and this
is very likely to affect the installed fire protection systems. In particular building services are the principal cause
of breaches in fire barriers, e.g. the running of cable when a newly networked computer system is installed.
These breaches in fire resisting elements in the event of a fire may give rise to uncontrolled spread of fire.
Building owners (and their agents) and/or the “Responsible Person” designated by the employer(s) in the
building should carry out their obligations under the Fire Safety (Workplace) Regulations. The provision and
maintenance of the fire stopping and/or penetration sealing systems within the building should form part of
the risk assessment carried out under these regulations for the building. Managers need to be aware that
there may be liability issues in the failure to comply with regulations (e.g. as a criminal act). Where fire
stopping and/or penetration sealing systems have to be removed or have become damaged for other
purposes, they must be ‘made-good’ as soon as possible by competent contractors.
The Construction Design and Management Regulations (CDM) require all concerned in the process from
design inception to completion of the building to prepare a file (the CDM file) containing details of all the work
undertaken and materials used where safety is concerned. The CDM file can be an invaluable source of
information on all aspects of fire safety work in the construction of the building that may be used by the
occupant when preparing maintenance plans, modifications to the building or Fire Risk Assessments as
required by the Fire Precautions (Workplace) Regulations.
5.9 Inspection, maintenance, and repair
Product manufacturers are required to provide information for inspection, maintenance and repair of their
products in accordance with the requirements of Building Regulation 16B – See Appendix G Approved
Document B – Fire Safety.
In particular, it is good practice to inspect frequently to ensure that inappropriate unauthorised modifications
have not been made. Where modification occurs for the addition or removal of services, the fire penetration
seal must be reinstated within the permitted field of application of the sealing system.
In most cases, the seal, constructed element or installed product may be reinstated or repaired using more of
the same material, strictly in accordance with the appropriate installation method. Any maintenance or
repairs should ideally be made by a 3rd party certificated contractor in conjunction with the manufacturer’s
recommendations.

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Some fire stopping and fire sealing systems may deteriorate under adverse environmental conditions, such
as extremes of temperature or condensation, and may require replacement if exposed. Periodic
maintenance, inspection and repair can ensure longevity and performance in fire
5.10 Health and safety
Some systems used to seal penetrations in floors are unable to support loads, such as foot traffic, etc, and
care must therefore be taken to establish whether or not the installed system is load bearing. If the seal is
non-load bearing, access should be made physically impossible by installing a guard rail or by installing
independent walkway systems to prevent loads being applied directly to the surface of the seal. Advice
should be obtained from the system manufacturer or from a competent person or organisation
LOADS ON HORIZONTAL FIRE STOPPING
The code of practice for dead and imposed loads in buildings is provided by BS 6399-1: 1996 incorporating
Amendment No.1; where dead loads are calculated from BS 648 or from actual known weights of the
materials to be used. In the case of building type A for ‘Offices and work areas not covered elsewhere’ the
minimum imposed floor loads to be expected include figures such as:-

Table 2: Minimum imposed floor loads expected in buildings

Uniformly
Concentrated
Example of use distributed load
Load [kN]
[kN/m2]

Work rooms (light industrial)

2.5 1.8
without storage

Offices for general use 2.5 2.7

Kitchens, laundries, laboratories 3.0 4.5

Mainframe computer rooms 3.5 4.5

Machinery halls 4.0 4.5

Factories, workshops (general

5.0 4.5
industrial)

6 PARTIAL PENETRATIONS THROUGH FIRE SEPARATING ELEMENTS

The fire resistance of separating elements (walls, partitions, ceilings, or floors) may be compromised by the
addition of fittings such as down-lighters, electrical sockets and switches, and sound systems.
In fire conditions, a premature failure of the separating element may occur due to the fittings permitting a
more rapid ingress of heat into the cavity of the wall, partition, floor or ceiling.
When designing solutions to this problem, one must consider various factors which may affect the overall fire
resistance of the separating element, including a) the size and weight of each fitting, b) the material it is
fabricated from, c) the number of fittings and d) their location. It must be remembered that the fire resistance
of a wall, partition, ceiling or floor will also depend on the complete build-up of the separating element and
whether or not it is load-bearing. For example, the fire protection system being proposed for down-lighters in
a fire-rated ceiling to a timber floor may have been shown by fire test to be acceptable with a particular floor
& ceiling design, but the same fitting may cause a premature failure of a floor which has an alternative joist
system, ceiling, or flooring material. Therefore the supporting documentation must include a consideration of
the complete design of the separating element as well as the fitting.
Typical solutions include enclosing each fitting in a fire protection box or hood, securing intumescent pads
within or around the fitting, or replacing the standard fitting with a fire-rated one which incorporates
intumescent material.
Whatever system is used, it is vital that it has been demonstrated by test and/or assessment by an
independent body that the overall fire performance of the wall, partition, floor or ceiling will not be
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Agreed test and assessment procedures are currently being developed. Once these procedures are
finalized, the ASFP intend to include product data sheets in this publication. In the meantime, we strongly
recommend that designers and installers request the test and assessment evidence from the manufacturer
that supports the use of their product in the relevant separating element. The supporting evidence must
consider all factors which may influence the overall fire performance of the wall, partition, ceiling or floor, as
referred to above.
6.1 Electrical Safety Council guidance
The Electrical Safety Council has issued a new best practice guide for electrical contractors and installers,
entitled ‘Electrical installations and their impact on the fire performance of buildings: Part 1 – Domestic
premises: Single family units. The document points out that electrical work which partially penetrates wall
and ceiling linings - such as the flush mounted consumer units, concealed and recessed down-lighters, flush
mounted socket outlets and switches – can significantly reduce the fire performance of those elements of
construction.
It also takes into account the latest edition of BS 7671: Requirements for electrical installations. IEE Wiring
Regulations. Further guides on the impact of electrical installations on the fire performance of other types of
premises will be issued in due course. The Guide is available free from the ‘Business and community’
section of www.esc.org.uk

7 OTHER PROPERTIES, INCLUDING EVALUATION OF MOVEMENT JOINTS

Methods for determination of other properties, including movement capability ‘mc’ of fire stopping systems
are provided in ETAG 026 Part 3 available from www.eota.be . Information on the determination of
‘movement capability’ is provided in Annex B Section 13 of that standard document. Readers requiring
further information are referred to those requirements. EN 1366-4 section 13.4 requires that claims for
movement capability do not exceed ± 7.5% of the seal width, without further dynamic testing.
Various types of products are addressed, including -
a) Adhesion fixed products (AF)
b) Friction fixed products (FF)
c) Mechanically fixed products (MF)
d) Self-adherent products (SA)
Generally, the maximum width intended shall be used for the test. The product shall be installed as in
practice regarding depth of the seal in relation to the chosen width (gap-mounted) or overlap (surface
mounted) and preparation of the surface of the joint face (e.g. use of primer).

8 THIRD PARTY CERTIFICATION

Voluntary third party product certification schemes can vary according to the terms of individual schemes, but
essentially includes verification of the test evidence and scope of application or use of the product, and a
regular audit of the factory QA system to ensure that the product as supplied to the contractor is to the same
design or formulation as the original test samples.
Depending on the level of claims being made, CE Marking is enabled via a 3rd party certification body acting
as a Notified Body to agreed European procedures. It should be noted that CE Marking is not a ‘quality mark’
but uses harmonised European classification and fire testing procedures. Voluntary 3rd party product
certification schemes are ‘product quality’ schemes and invariably include more checking procedures than
are required for CE Marking.
Third Party Accreditation for installers is a process whereby the contracting company employs appropriately
trained staff to design and install the required passive fire protection system. Their work is independently
audited by site inspections from the 3rd party organisation and a full record system is required as part of the
scheme. The use of such accredited schemes is recognised in the Building Regulations, Approved
Document B (Use of Guidance; Independent certification schemes).
In the section dealing ‘Use of Guidance; Materials and Workmanship – Independent certification schemes:
Approved Document B 2006 includes the following text:-
There are many UK product certification schemes. Such schemes certify compliance with the requirements of a
recognized document, which is appropriate to the purpose for which the material is to be used. Materials, which
are not so certified, may still conform to a relevant standard.
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 Since the fire performance of a product, component or structure is dependent upon satisfactory site installation
and maintenance, independent schemes of certification and registration of installers and maintenance firms of
such will provide confidence in the appropriate standard of workmanship being provided.’
Building control may accept the certification of products, components, materials or structures under such
schemes as evidence of compliance with the relevant standard. Similarly Building Control Bodies may accept
the certification of the installation or maintenance of products, components, materials or structures under such
schemes as evidence of compliance with the relevant standard. A Building Control Body will wish to establish in
advance of the work that any such scheme is adequate for the purposes of the Building Regulations.’
This text suggests that savings are available to reduce the costs of Building Control / Approved Inspectors
where 3rd party certificated products and installers are being used on site. This publication is intended to
enhance that process.
It should be noted that all ASFP Contractor members are required to be subject to 3rd party Certification as a
condition of membership of ASFP.

9 REGULATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

9.1 Introduction
Fire protection is intended to preserve life and property. Effective fire-stopping in fire resisting separating
elements plays a critical role in containing a fire at its source, thereby reducing its effect on the primary
building structure. The degree of spread is controlled by creating fire-resisting compartments which subdivide
the building. However, a major threat from fire in most building structures occur where concealed cavities
between fire separating walls and floors are interlinked. It is therefore essential that all openings and gaps
are fire-stopped to restrict lateral and vertical fire spread and to achieve the required degree of containment.
Failure to do so may cause fire to spread uninterrupted in cavities and penetrations in a building.
Mechanical and electrical services by necessity, breach compartment walls and floors allowing failure of
integrity and insulation to occur where gaps around services have not been adequately fire-stopped. Fire-
stopping products must be able to provide sufficient insulation to the penetrating services, in order to reduce
the temperature rise along conductive materials, in accordance with the required insulation criteria of the fire
separating element. The movement of smoke is also often an under-rated feature of fires, and needs to be
carefully considered when specifying fire-stopping constructions.
9.2 Building Regulations

9.2.1 England & Wales

The “Guidance” introduction in Approved Document B3 (Internal fire spread (structure)) of the Building
Regulations 2000 for England and Wales states, among other requirements, that “In the Secretary of State’s
view, the requirements of B3 will be met:
a) if the load-bearing elements of structure of the building are capable of withstanding the effects of fire
for an appropriate period without loss of stability,
b) if the building is sub-divided by elements of fire resisting construction into compartments
c) if any openings in fire-separating elements are suitably protected in order to maintain the integrity of
the element (i.e. the continuity of the fire separation); and
d) if any hidden voids in the construction are sealed and subdivided to inhibit the unseen spread of fire
and products of combustion, in order to reduce the risk of structural failure, and the spread of fire, in
so far as they pose a threat to the safety of people in and around the building.”
Extracts from Approved Document B 2006 Edition – The Building Regulations 2000
Section 10.2 of Approved Document B3:
“If a fire separating element is to be effective, then every joint, or imperfection of fit, or opening to allow
services to pass through the element, should be adequately protected by sealing or fire stopping so that the
fire resistance of the element is not impaired”
Section 10.17[a] adds the requirement that:
“Joints between fire separating elements should be fire stopped; and
[b] All openings for pipes, ducts, conduits or cables to pass through any part of a fire separating element
should be:
i. kept as few in number as possible and

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 ii. kept as small as practical
iii. fire-stopped (which in the case of a pipe or duct, should allow for thermal movement)”

9.2.2 Regulation 16B as referenced in Appendix G - Approved Document B – Fire safety

Appendix G of the Approved Document B, 2006 Edition, introduced comments on a new Regulation 16B of
the Building Regulations 2000, which requires that where building work involves the erection or extension of
a relevant building, or a relevant change of use of a building, then fire safety information shall be given to the
responsible person at the completion of the project, or when the building or extension is first occupied.
a) ‘Fire safety information’ means information relating to the design and construction of the
building or extension, and the services, fitting and equipment provided in or in connection
with the building or extension, which will assist the responsible person to operate and
maintain the building with reasonable safety.
b) ‘Relevant building’ is to which the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies, or will
apply after the work is completed
c) ‘Responsible person’ has the meaning given in Article 3 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire
Safety) Order 2005
d) Details are provided in Appendix G Approved Document B Volume 2 – Buildings other than
dwelling houses.

9.2.3 Scotland
In Scotland Regulation 12.1 of the Building Standard states that
Every building shall be so constructed that, for a reasonable period, in the event of fire -
a) its stability is maintained;
b) the spread of fire and smoke within the building is inhibited; and
c) the spread of fire to and from other buildings is inhibited.
Regulation 9 of the Building Standard stipulates that the requirements of the regulations can be satisfied only
by compliance with the relevant standards. The relevant standards are set out in a series of Technical
Standards of which Part D is the one that deals with ‘Structural Fire Precautions’ Regulation 9 sets out three
ways by which the requirements of the Regulations can be satisfied:
a) By compliance with the relevant standards set out in the supporting Technical Standards; or
b) By conforming with provisions which are stated in the Technical Standards to be deemed to
satisfy the relevant standards; or
c) By any other means, which can be shown to satisfy the relevant standard.’
Section 3 of the introduction to Technical Standard D states:-
“To restrict the internal spread of fire, a building may have to be divided into compartments separated from
each other by compartment walls or compartment floors intended to provide a complete barrier to fire
between the compartments. In practice, the continuity of such walls and floors will have to be breached by
openings for circulation or services and where this occurs special precautions are necessary to maintain the
effectiveness of the barrier. The acceptable size of a compartment for this purpose is determined by its likely
fire load which is, in turn, influenced by the purpose group of the building, or part of the building, in which it is
situated and the provision, or otherwise, of active fire protection measures.”
(Technical Standard D Amended September 2001)
Technical Standard D contains a number of provisions that are deemed to satisfy the standard and for Fire
Stopping these are paragraphs D3.14, D4.7, D5.8, D6.7 and D6.9 of the Amended September 2001 edition)
For example see 3.14 paragraph d. with regard to the fire stopping of service openings.
D3.14* A compartment wall and a compartment floor must have no openings and must provide a barrier to
fire between the parts of a building to be divided, including any roof space, except
a) For a chimney or flue-pipe which is of suitable construction, so that in the event of fire the
level of fire safety performance required of the compartment wall or compartment floor is
maintained; or
b) Where there is an opening in the compartment wall with a suitable self-closing fire door with
the same duration as the compartment wall, except – a lockable door to a cupboard or
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 c) Where there is an opening in the compartment wall with a shutter with the same duration as
that required of the compartment wall actuated by a fusible link or other heat sensitive device
with a controlled movement mechanism and audible warning when operated; or
d) Where there is a service opening -
i. which is of suitable construction, or where the services are suitably protected, so that
in the event of fire the level of fire safety performance required of the compartment
wall or compartment floor is maintained, and
ii. which is suitably fire-stopped; or
e)
Where there is an opening in the compartment floor, which contains a stair only, other than
an escape stair, and/or not more than 2 escalators, and is provided either -
i at compartment floor level with a suitably activated shutter in the plane of the floor
which when closed maintains the level of fire safety performance of the compartment
floor, or
ii at each floor level, other than the top floor level, with a suitably activated shutter in the
vertical plane which moves to enclose the opening and provide a barrier with the fire
safety performance equivalent to a compartment wall with the same duration as the
compartment floor.
(Pages 11D and 12D Technical Standard D Amended September 2001)

9.2.4 Northern Ireland

Technical Booklet E for Northern Ireland closely follows Approved Document B.
In Northern Ireland new Building Regulations came into force in November 1994. The fire safety
requirements for these regulations are supported by Technical Booklet E, which contains provisions
regarding structural fire resistance, fire compartments, etc. similar to those in the Approved Document for
England and Wales. Unlike the provisions of the Approved Document, which are for guidance, the use of
which is regarded as evidence tending to show that the requirements of the Building Regulations have been
met, the provisions of Technical Booklet E are deemed to satisfy those requirements. Where the provisions
of the Technical Booklet are not followed then the onus falls on the designer to show that the requirements of
the regulations can be met by other means.
9.3 The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 is the single outcome of a major government review of all
previous legislation relating to fire safety, and has general application across workplaces and non-domestic
premises. The RRO came into effect on 1 October 2006 and applies in England and Wales. Similar
legislation applies in Scotland and in Northern Ireland.
It covers ‘general fire precautions’ and other fire safety duties needed to protect ‘relevant persons’ in case
of fire in and around most ‘premises’. The Order requires fire precautions to be put in place where
necessary and to the extent that it is reasonable and practicable in the circumstances of the case.
The new system of regulation is risk-assessment based and includes the provision that the person
responsible for the premises should carry duties for fire safety therein. Risk assessment by the ‘responsible
person’ is a vital part of the planning process.
The Regulatory Reform Order is a Statutory Instrument which repeals a great deal of existing fire safety
legislation and while a full account of its provisions is beyond the scope of this publication the text of the
Order is available at www.opsi.gov.uk as Statutory Instrument SI 2005 No 1541.
The Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG) has published a series of guides which
introduce employers, managers, occupiers and owners to the new fire safety regime as it affects a variety of
types of premises, under the generic title ‘Fire safety risk assessment’ . While the Order is principally an
item of secondary legislation dealing with responsibilities for and practicalities of implementing fire safety in
workplaces (and some parts of blocks of flats and of houses in multiple occupation), designers may find
that the Order brings them on board much earlier in the process, at the stage of considering fire risk
assessments for new workplaces or major alterations of existing premises. Approved Document B
indicates that a preliminary risk assessment can be used as part of a Building Regulations submission and
can help identify if any additional features need to be considered with respect to the first occupation of a
building.
The local fire and rescue authority is the enforcing authority for the provisions of the Order. Guidance on the
consultation procedures that should be adopted to ensure that the requirements of all enforcing authorities

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are addressed at the stage of Building Regulations approval is given in the publication Building Regulation
and Fire Safety – Procedural Guidance (published jointly by CLG and the Welsh Assembly Government)

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:-
The following supporting documents may be useful, but is not an exhaustive list
1. Department for Communities and Local Government
a) 11 new Risk Assessment Guides for buildings in different types of occupation
Available from www.firesafetyguides.communities.gov.uk
2. Department of Health HTM 05 Series, including
a) 0HTM 05-01 Managing Healthcare fire safety
b) HTM 05-02A Guidance in support of functional requirements
c) HTM 05-02B Fire engineering provisions
d) HTM 05-03 Operational provisions
3. Schools, Building Bulletin 100
a) The Department for Children, Schools and Families have published Building Bulletin 100 –
‘Designing & managing against the risk of fire in schools’.

9.4 The Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007

The CDM Regulations 2007 came into effect 6 April 2007 and is enforceable under criminal law.
Details are contained in a new Approved Code of Practice L144 ‘Managing health and safety in construction’
as ISBN 978 0 7176 6223 4 and are available from www.hse.gov.uk
User guides [six versions] are available from www.cskills.org/healthsafety/cdmregulations.
In brief, government intends that health and safety is integrated into the management of a project and
encourages everyone to work together to achieve that objective as a normal part of a project, to reduce risks
and manage the residual risks, by use of the right people for the right job at the right time. This shall enable
hazards early on such that they be removed, reduced or managed properly. The focus is in five parts:-
a) Interpretation and application
b) General management duties
c) Additional management duties
d) Competent contractors who do the work or control the work
e) Ensure all necessary safeguards and allow sufficient time for each stage of work.
The client shall appoint a CDM coordinator or ‘principal contractor’ on a ‘notifiable’ project, and will be
deemed legally liable for their duties and for carrying them out.
The ASFP has provided an interpretation of the requirements at www.asfp.org,uk/publications/slides

10 MEETING THE NEEDS OF BUILDING REGULATIONS

10.1 Historical fire testing in UK
Due to the historical absence of dedicated UK fire tests for fire stopping systems, ad hoc test results are
subject to widely varying interpretations. This can inevitably leads to confusion for the specifier, the specialist
fire protection contractor, building control personnel and the end user. It may also lead to fire stopping
installations that are unable to provide the required standard of protection.
There are a wide range of fire stopping materials and systems available which, if correctly specified and
installed, will prevent the passage of flame/heat and smoke from passing through a service opening, or joint,
for the required period of time.
In many cases however, the sealing or fire stopping of openings or joints in elements of structure are treated
as an afterthought, and are not given the degree of importance essential for fire protective constructions.
There have been many cases where loose materials have been indiscriminately packed around services in
an effort to seal the opening without proper reference to proven fire resistance test data. Such installations
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provided. Nowadays, Regulation 16B demands that installers provide the building user with details of the fire
protection systems provided.
10.2 A basis of comparison
The purpose of this publication is to provide sufficient information to enable the specifier, user and
subsequent building owner (or his/her agent) to judge each system on an equal basis, and to avoid the
confusion of attempting to establish the merits of varying test reports and assessments/appraisals.
The publication is intended to be treated as a “User Guide” for the supply of fire stopping systems that can
be used to restrict the passage of flame/heat and smoke through openings in fire resisting separating
elements. The data sheets, and review of relevant fire test information, have been prepared in accordance
with the principles defined in Sections 13 and 14, and have been confirmed by an appropriate independent
3rd Party Certification Body.
During the technical evaluation of the system, the effects of expansion, contraction and deflection of these
elements will also need to be considered, in order to fully evaluate the fire performance of the penetration
seal. Additional information, such as the load bearing capacity and deformation of the supporting structure, is
also be fully evaluated to determine whether or not the construction will provide the specified period of fire
resistance.
10.3 Lightweight fire separating elements
When fire stopping systems are only fire tested in robust block work walls, the test data available is unlikely
to be of value for the same fire stopping product installed in a lightweight partition system, which should be
tested in a full height fire resistance test for separating elements.
Moreover, it should be noted that the majority of lightweight barrier constructions tend to bow towards a fire,
as the side exposed to the fire expands more than the “unexposed face” or “cold face”. If adequate provision
is not made for the relative movement of the barrier to the penetration seal, it is possible that an integrity
failure may occur within the seal itself, or at the interface of the components used in the seal.
10.4 Other issues
10.4.1 Effect of surrounding structure
Some penetration sealing systems that are not designed to expand in a fire situation may require the
surrounding structure to provide a tight compression fit on the product for the duration of the fire.
10.4.2 Seismic movement
In areas where seismic activity is a possibility, this parameter should be taken into account when designing
the penetration seal or fire-stopping system. The manufacturer of the system in question should be consulted
for their recommendations and supporting test and appraisal evidence.
10.4.3 Services
Services passing through unsealed openings in elements of structure will allow flames/heat and smoke to
pass through and create a fire hazard within the building. Properly constructed penetration sealing systems
will however, reduce such hazards and provide a safer environment for the occupants of a building.
10.4.4 Potential effect of unfilled voids
Lack of control of any fire is like having ‘a tiger by the tail’. Many individuals fail to recognise the hazards of
unfilled voids in construction. Smoke can move quickly from a pressurised fire space to an unpressurised
room adjacent to the fire. It can be likened to a sink without a plug. The problem is that the smoke is usually
full of toxic or acidic components too, and poses an immediate threat wherever the fire stopping is
compromised.
According to information on the website of the International Firestop Council, USA:-
ƒ If there are two square rooms 20 ft x 20 ft x 20 ft
ƒ And the dividing wall has a pencil hole between the two compartments.
ƒ In the case of a fully developed fire in one room, how long will it take for smoke to pass through
the gap to fill the other room - such that you cannot see your hands, 18 inches in front of your
face?
SUGGESTED ANSWER = 3 minutes 40 seconds
10.4.5 Considerations

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Before agreeing to the installation of penetration sealing systems the user and specifier will therefore need to:-
a) Establish the effects of such penetration on the integrity and insulation performance of the
fire separating element concerned;
b) Establish the fire performance of the penetration sealing system;
c) Establish the insulation performance of the penetrating service or services, and where
necessary, the integrity failure of the service.
10.5 Meeting the needs of insurers
Insurers’ requirements for the protection of property may be higher than those required for life safety.
Useful information can be found at www.riscauthority.co.uk including free downloads of relevant
documentation including:-
a) ‘Essential principles’
b) ‘Design Guide for the protection of buildings - Protection of openings and service
penetrations from fire’
c) The principal objectives of insurers are:-
d) To minimise the effect of fire on a business
e) To limit the effects of business interruption
f) To allow the business to be trading within 24 hours of a fire incident
g) To protect the buildings within the business.

11 CLASSIFICATIONS, FIRE TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS

11.1 Introduction
To date there have been no standardized methods within the UK for evaluating the contribution of fire
stopping and/or penetration sealing systems either via test or assessment. They have therefore been tested
by analogy with methods for other separating elements such as the walls and floors within which they are
intended to be used. As a result existing test and assessment data is based on ad hoc fire test conditions
and is difficult to compare, there being inevitable differences in methodology.
We live in a period of change. The BS 476 series of tests is being withdrawn for use in relation to the EC
Construction Products Directive / Regulation, but is still valid for use in other countries which wish to retain
the previous data base.
In addition, there are agreed rules for the extended field of application of test results, or EXAP as they are
known. The rules for direct filed of application, DIAP rules, are ordinarily found in the test methods
themselves. The extended EXAP rules are normally found in particular documents dedicated to that purpose.
More information is given below.
11.2 Differentiating between ‘Reaction to fire’ and ‘Resistance to fire’
Fire occurs when a combustible material is ignited in the presence of oxygen/air which supports the
combustion and allows the fire to grow.
The rate of fire growth will depend on the combustibility of the item first ignited and the other materials in
contact with, or in the vicinity of, the ignited material, such that fire spread could occur through conductivity
of heat, convection of heat, or radiation of heat.
When the temperature of the enclosure containing the ignited material[s] reaches 600 Celsius, the condition
known as flashover will occur, sometimes suddenly, such that all other combustibles in the enclosure will
also ignite and release energy through combustion along with smoke and the toxic products of combustion.
The fire temperature will grow further if further combustible product is available in a ventilated space. Other
wise the fire willl peak and then die back. If the oxygen required for combustion is inadequate then
combustion will reduce to smouldering level and finally cease.
The duration of any fire is dependent of the amount of combustible organic material available to burn.
‘Reaction to fire’
the terminology used to descibe the behaviour of materials and products during the period of ‘ignition and
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‘Resistance to fire’
the terminology used to measure by test the period that a given element of construction can resist the
passage of fire from the fire side to the non fire side of the element of construction, as measured by one or
more of [a] load bearing capacity [b] integrity, against passage of fire, and [c] insulation, against hot surfaces
forming on the non-fire side of the element of construction. Resistance to fire is primarily associated with the
performance of an element of construction when the fire has reached its fully developed condition.
11.3 Assessments
Historically in the UK, assessments have been carried out following the generation of fire test evidence, from
one or more tests, with a view to expanding the scope of the applicability of the tested product/system or
occasionally to ‘upgrade’ a poor performing product. Assessments are normally the view of a recognised
expert in a particular fire test, and the performance of products in that test, that may be used for the purpose
of interpreting or applying results of that test in connection with National Regulations. Guidance on the
principles that an ‘assessment body’ may use have been included in previous versions of this publication.
Assessments have been used in this way, in the UK, for a significant number of years and have been
accepted as having a similar status to a test report. It is normal for test laboratories to conduct the
assessments although this is by no means mandatory.
With the advent of a harmonised European system in the next few years, it is possible that the use of such
assessments will be reduced and be superseded by an ‘Extended application report’ which is part of the
harmonised EN test protocol for CE marking procedures. Extended application or EXAP, is the outcome of a
process (involving the application of defined rules that may incorporate calculation procedures) that predicts,
for a variation of a product property and/or its intended end use application(s), a test result on the basis of
one or more test results to the same standard

Although the agreed rules for writing such an EXAP report will be available to all, the writing of the report
requires a high level of experience in the testing of the particular type of fire stopping system, to ensure that
the rules are interpreted correctly. It is expected that a UKAS accredited test laboratory would normally issue
EXAP reports which would then be used with the original test data to create a Classification report which
must be created by a European Notified Body, and will describe the fire resisting system in detail, and will be
the basis for CE Marking.
Assessment Reports that are not based on a relevant European EXAP standard will still be possible,
provided they are issued by a suitably qualified and competent expert or organisation. However, this type of
assessment will only be suitable for national use.
11.4 European product standards, fire classifications and field of application

11.4.1 European product standards

In most cases, construction products are described and defined by requirements in a harmonised product
standard, the ‘hEN’. The harmonised standard will state what essential characteristics are to be determined
prior to sale of the product. The Annex ZA will state which EN fire classification system has to be followed in
order to make fire tests and prepare for CE Marking of the product.
In the case of fire stopping products, the product standard was produced by EOTA (European Organisation
for Technical Approvals) under direction for the European Commission, and is known as European Technical
Approval Guideline, ETAG 026. This document has several parts.
ƒ PART 1 is for general matters.
ƒ PART 2 is for penetration seals.
ƒ PART 3 is for linear joint seals.
Copy can be down loaded free of charge from www.eota.be /verified ETAG listings.

11.4.2 European fire classification systems

At the European level, new harmonised fire classification systems have been introduced, including BS EN
13501-1 and BS EN 13501-2 for reaction to fire and for resistance to fire respectively. The fire classification
system call up specific harmonised EN fire tests for stated applications. These fire tests are BS EN 1366-3
for penetration seals, and BS EN 1366-4 for linear fire stopping systems.

11.4.3 European fire test methods

The European test methods for the fire stopping products contained within this document are as follows.

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Provides a fire test method for evaluating the performance of fire sealing products such as pipe
closure devices; or cable supporting systems (trays and ladders) and non-combustible pipe sealing
systems; wherever services pass through fire separating elements of construction. Specific rules
of direct field of application apply in order that the fire performance of the particular product can be
classified for use.
BS EN 1366: Part 4, fire resistance tests for service installations: linear joint seals,
Provides a fire test method for evaluating the performance of fire sealing products used between
two elements of construction; such as the imperfect junction between two walls or between the
external cladding and perimeter edge of a floor slab, etc. The fire test standard also considers the
effect of movement on the seals. When a manufacturer claims that the seal can tolerate a certain
degree of movement and still retain its fire resistant properties this can be proven by using the test
methodology outlined in the product standard and the fire test standard.
Both test methods are based on BS EN 1363: Part 1: 1999, (Fire resistance tests – Part 1: General
requirements) and therefore the test methods utilise the plate thermometer to establish and control the
furnace temperature conditions.

11.4.4 Direct field of application of test data, DIAP

The test methods also contain field of direct application rules, which enables a simple extrapolation of the
obtained test data. It is in effect a very basic assessment, which allows certain variations from the original
test specification. For example; masonry wall constructions are allowed if the penetration seal has been
tested in a lightweight (flexible) partition. Similarly, horizontal linear joint seals between walls and floors are
allowed if a horizontal joint has been tested horizontally in a wall.
11.4.5 European classification document
Once a test has been conducted a ‘classification document’ can be produced. This classification is created
in accordance with BS EN 13501-2 (Fire classification of construction products and building elements - Part
2: Classification using test data from fire resistance tests). The purpose of the classification is to provide a
European recognised class, which can then be used to determine compliance with the building codes and
regulations of the various member states of the European Union.
11.4.6 CE Marking of fire stopping products
It is important to consider that whilst the above test methods and classification deal with the resistance to fire
requirements of the construction products directive, generally, compliance with this essential requirement
alone is not enough for CE marking. The CPD lays out six essential requirements (ER’s) that may need to
be satisfied before a product can be placed into the European market place. In most mainland European
states CE marking is mandatory. But, whilst this is not the case in the UK, you are still required to comply
with the essential requirements of the CPD.
ETAG 026 will allow a Notified Body to produce an ETA (European Technical Approval). This approval will
consider which Essential Requirements need to be fulfilled. This may include taking account of other test
information such as performance under internal and external exposure conditions, cold state load bearing
capacity, impact resistance, durability, moisture resistance, etc.
The ETA is used in conjunction with on going factory production control (assuming the initial fire testing was
by a notified laboratory) to allow the Notified Body to issue a certificate of conformity.
This process of assembling all the necessary evidence and documentation giving entitlement to apply CE
marking to a product is known as Attestation of Conformity.
The whole process, whilst seemingly more complex than the current system, is intended to result in a more
level playing field for manufacturers throughout the European Union.
11.5 Test data and assessments for specific applications
Fire tests cannot be expected to provide information on all possible applications of a product, in all the
circumstances that occur on building sites. Special application conditions will arise. This may mean that the
manufacturer’s instructions and tested method cannot be followed. In such circumstances, an evaluation of
likely performance needs to be undertaken. This is normally conducted via a site specific ‘assessment’ report
provided by a UKAS accredited test laboratory or by competent authority / persons appropriate to the
complexity of the evaluation undertaken. The report should address the tested element and the required
amendments to the construction and provide justification that the proposed changes are acceptable.

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ASFP recommends that such assessments are conducted in accordance with the ‘PFPF Guide for
Assessments In Lieu Of Fire Resistance Tests’. Assessments, which follow the guidance within the PFPF
Guide, will provide the end user with confidence that the evaluation has been carried out with the necessary
care and expertise and is appropriate to the intended use.
Some areas where assessments may be offered are:
a) Where a modification is required to a tested construction (this is by far the most common use
of assessments). For European test data, the field of application of the EXAP document will
determine what is acceptable without further fire testing.
b) Interpolation, DIAP procedure, or extrapolation of results, EXAP rules apply, of a series of
results form fire resistance tests, or utilisation of a series of fire test results to evaluate a
range of variables in a construction design or a product. Procedures exist for justification of
new EXAP rules.
c) Where, for various reasons (e.g. size or configuration) it is not possible to subject a
construction or a product to a fire test.

12. INTERIM RULES FOR DATA SHEET ENTRIES

Since the legal requirements for attestation of conformity for fire stopping products is undergoing a state of
change, this document has to make provision for the different stages that could arise, as follows -
a)Entries in the initial version of this publication will be based on BS or BS EN test data
satisfying existing voluntary 3rd party product certification body rules, and have a maximum
lifespan, for this publication, which ends when CE Marking becomes mandatory in the UK,
unless they are already CE Marked products.
b) Subsequent entries will be based on voluntary 3rd party product certification body rules,
including the following ‘interim rules’ that can be applied to test data arising from BS or BS
EN fire test methods, and have a maximum lifespan, for this publication, which ends when
CE Marking becomes mandatory in the UK, unless they are already CE Marked products
c) CE Marked product entries will be based on information from 3rd party certification schemes
acting as Notified Bodies, using harmonised European BS EN EXAP rules in support of BS
EN 13451-2 product classification, based on test data from BS EN 1366-3, BS EN 1366-4
and other relevant fire test methods
A period of change
Prior to 2008, there were no standardized rules or methods agreed within the UK for evaluating the effects of
changes in components of fire tested systems for the claimed fire resistance of a fire-stopping or linear gap
seal or penetration sealing system. The outcome of different assessments, based on expert judgement, may
have produced a variation in the scope of fire resistance, depending on the source of the assessment.
Basic rules agreed between UK test bodies are being superseded by draft European guidance which has
been in development since 2003. The UK Fire Test Study Group FTSG have agreed that the latest draft
European rules for field of extended application [EN EXAP] will be used to provide a degree of consistency
which has not existed previously. Moreover, new fire test data based EN standardised testing may allow
EXAP rules to be developed which do not exist today.
THEREFORE, the following text provides an overview of the ‘interim’ ASFP rules emerging from those
European direct and extended application sources, and which will be increasingly used as a formal basis for
classification in the product data sheets included in this ASFP publication.
12.1 Interim rules for field of application of test data of fire-stopping and fire sealing
systems for classification purposes

12.1.1 Suitability of generated test evidence

Test evidence must be generated at a test laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025: 2005.
Suitable tests shall be conducted in accordance with the following standards:
a) EN 1364-4:2007
b) EN 1366-3: 2004
c) prEN 1366-3.2
d) prEN 1366-4: 2006
e) prEN 1366-3 (pre-September 2004)*
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g) BS 476: Part 20/22 ‘Ad-Hoc’ *
Other nationally recognised fire resistance test standards (e.g. DIN 4102-9)*
* As these tests may have varying conditions, the ‘cornerstones’ for acceptability of the tests are as follows:
a) The test heating conditions must be nominally equal to those specified in ISO 834-1
b) The test pressure conditions must be as specified in EN 1366-3: 2004, prEN 1366-3.2 or EN
1366-4: 2006 (as appropriate), or greater.
c) Integrity performance must be evaluated by cotton pad and sustained flaming (as a
minimum)
d) Insulation performance must be identified by thermocouples positioned in a similar manner
to those specified in EN 1366-3: 2004, prEN 1366-3.2 or EN 1366-4: 2006 (as appropriate).

12.1.2 Acceptable test configurations

The following are the basic parameters for the test assemblies:
a) The specimen (seal) shall be positioned within the supporting construction such that it has a
minimum separation of 200 mm from the furnace walls.
b) The services penetrating a seal must have a minimum 500 mm length on each side of the
seal.
c) The minimum dimensions for rigid wall & floor constructions must be 1000 mm x
1000 mm
d) The minimum dimensions for flexible floor constructions must be 1000 mm x 1000 mm
e) The minimum dimensions for flexible walls are 3000 mm high x 1200 mm wide for walls with
2 unrestrained vertical edges or 3000 mm high by 2000 mm wide for walls with 1
unrestrained edge. Flexible wall evidence may be used to demonstrate suitability in rigid
walls of equal thickness and fire resistance.
f) The test must be conducted in the orientation required i.e. horizontal or vertical.

BASIC SCOPE OF FIELD OF APPLICATION

The rules given below provide a basic guideline for the assessment of linear joint and penetration seals,
however these rules are not exhaustive and may not cover every variation of use from a tested specimen.
Also see Section 11.3
12.2 Field of application for linear joint seals*
For test data in accordance with EN 1366-4: 2006, the current field of direct application (EN 1366-4: 2006)
and field of extended application (EN 15882-4) may be used. Particular terms are defined in Section 8 of this
document

12.2.1 Principles common to all generic types of linear gap seal

The rules given in the following tables are applicable to all generic linear joint seal types, unless stated
otherwise in the specific section.

12.2.2 Seal material (primary generic linear joint seal material)

Variation Rules
Change of material(s) comprising parts of the Not permitted
sealing system

12.2.3 Separating elements

Variation Rules
Test in masonry/concrete/block use in drywall Not permitted
Test in drywall use in masonry/concrete/block Permitted
Test in concrete floor use in timber floor Not permitted

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12.2.4 Seal depth

Variation Rules
Increase in seal depth Permitted
Decrease in seal depth Not permitted

12.2.5 Joint width

Variation Rules
Increase in joint width Not permitted
Decrease in joint width Permitted
Interpolation between tested widths Permitted on a linear basis in terms of seal
width/depth ratio

12.2.6 Backing material for sealant seals (reactive and non reactive)
Backing material Rules
Polyethylene/polyurethane May be replaced by glass wool, slag wool, stone
wool or ceramic wool
Glass wool May be replaced by ceramic wool
Stone wool No change permitted
Increase in backing material depth Permitted for Class A1 and A2 materials
Decrease in backing material depth Not permitted

12.3 Field of application for penetration seals

For test data in accordance with EN 1366-3: 2004/EN 1366-3.2, the current field of direct application (EN
1366-3: 2004/EN 1366-3.2) and field of extended application (EN 15080-14) may be used.

12.3.1 Principles common to generic types of penetration seals

The rules given in the following tables are applicable to all generic penetration seal types, unless stated
otherwise in the specific section.

12.3.2 Seal material (primary generic penetration seal material)

Variation Rules
Change of material(s) comprising parts of the Not permitted
sealing system

12.3.3 Separating elements

Variation Rules
Test in masonry/concrete/block use in drywall Not permitted

Test in drywall use in masonry/concrete/block Permitted

Test in concrete floor use in timber floor Not permitted
Test in timber floor use in concrete floor Permitted
Test in floor for use in wall Not permitted
Test in wall for use in floor Not permitted
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Variation Rules
Change of type of pipe material Permitted provided melting point is equal to or
greater than that tested and thermal conductivity
equal to or less than that tested
Change of pipe dimensions Permitted between the diameters tested and wall
thicknesses tested
Insulated pipes Data relating to insulated pipes shall not be used to
support assessments in respect of non-insulated
pipes and vice versa.
Change of insulation material For pipes with sustained insulation a change of
insulation material is not permitted For pipes with
interrupted insulation the insulation material may be
changed within the same generic type, such as
stone wool, glass wool, PVC etc. where the
alternative provides an equal or superior reaction to
fire classification
Change in thickness and/or density of insulation Not permitted
material to insulated pipes
Increase in length of applied insulation Permitted
Decrease in length of applied insulation Not permitted

12.3.5 Plastic pipes

Variation Rules
Change of type of pipe material Not permitted with the exception of PVC which is
permitted based on tests on PE and PP of the same
size (range) up to a maximum nominal pipe diameter
of 160 mm or where test evidence demonstrates a
‘worst case/critical’ pipe material with the specific
sealing system.
Change in pipe dimensions Permitted within the diameter and wall thickness
range tested provided the seal thickness and depth
remains the same across the pipe dimension range.
In the case of pipe closure devices this refers to the
thickness and length of the intumescent component.

12.3.6 Cables – single cables / bundles not tested to standard configuration

Variation Rules
Increase in size Single cables: permitted up to 25%
Bundle diameter: permitted up to 10%
Decrease in size Single cables or bundles — permitted subject to
meeting 10 % of the tested conductor to cable
CSA ratio (CSA = cross sectional area)
Increase in conductor cross sectional area (CSA) Permitted — up to 10 %
Change of generic conductor material. Not permitted
Change type of insulation material. Not permitted

12.3.7 Cable trunking

Variation Rules
Decrease in size Permitted subject to not exceeding the ratio of overall cross
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trunking used in the test
Inclusion of trunking If cable trunking has not been included in tests, results from non-
perforated lidded cable trays of same generic material and
thickness may be used. The width and height of the trunking shall
not exceed the maximum cable tray width and height. Where an
internal seal was used within the cable tray it shall also be
provided within the trunking. CSA of cable(s) may be up to 60%
of the internal CSA of the trunking.

12.3.8 Conduits
Variation Rules
As pipes (steel or plastic as appropriate)

12.3.9 Bus bars

Variation Rules
No changes permitted

12.3.10 Number of services / increase in unsupported span

Variation Rules
Reduction in services or increase in unsupported Permitted provided a seal with a service infill rate
span equivalent to that of the standard configuration and
a blank seal of an at least equivalent size has been
tested

12.3.11 Service support conditions

Variation Rules
Change of the distance of support from Distance of support from the face of the seal must not exceed
the face of the seal that tested

12.3.12 Seal depth (except pipe closures)

Variation Rules
Increase in seal depth Permitted
Decrease in seal depth Not permitted

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12.3.13.1 General
A general overview on the rules for various seal types are given below.

Table 3: General rules

Position Orientation
Seal depth Aperture
within the (wall / floor)
Seal type
Increase Decrease separating Change of
Increase Decrease Shape element
in size of size orientation
Bellows Y N N Y S/R S/R (1)
Blocks / plugs Y N AI AD S P N
a b b b
Boards Y N AI AD S P N
Foams Y N AI AD S P N
Modular systems Y N S/R S/R S/R P N
Mortar Y N AI AD S P F/W c
Pillows Y N AI AD S P N
Pipe closure Y N N Y N S/R (1)
devices d
Sealants / S/R S/R AI AD N.R. P F/W
mastics / putties
Y Permitted
N Not permitted
(1) Extension permitted from floor to wall up to and including a nominal pipe diameter of 75 mm subject
to the rules given for supporting constructions given in this document and EN 1366-3.
AI Wall application: see A.1.1
Floor application: no further extension than the direct field of application given in EN 1366-3.
AD Permitted, provided the working clearances from the test are maintained and the CSA ratio of
services to the seal size is not greater than 60%.
S Interpolation permitted between shapes used in the test provided the minimum working clearances
are as tested and the maximum seal area is as tested or in compliance with the rules.
P Change of position within the wall/floor permitted within the range of positions tested
F/W Floor seal generally more onerous than wall and may be used as supporting evidence for a wall
mounted application. Test evidence from wall applications shall not be used to support floor applications.
S/R See specific rules section
N.R. Not relevant
a
For example coated mineral wool slabs
b
If changes in size or shape require board to board joints, the joints must have been proven by tests.
c
Non-reinforced mortar seals only. Floor tests of reinforced mortar seals do not cover wall applications
and vice versa.
d
Only single penetrations; no combinations of the seals listed in the table.

12.3.13.2 Permissible variations in size for wall applications

General
Seals of sizes different from those of tested specimens are permitted within certain limitations but the
variations are dependent on the length of time that the performance criteria are fulfilled.

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Test periods
The amount of variation of size permitted is dependent on whether the classification time was just reached
(category ‘A’) or whether an extended duration (category ‘B’) in accordance with the values given in the
Tables was fulfilled before the test was concluded.

Table 4: Extended test duration requirements for Category 'B'

Classification time (minutes) All performance criteria fulfilled for at least (minutes)
15 18
20 24
30 36
45 52
60 68
90 100
120 132
180 196
240 260

Limits of permitted variations of size

Table 5: Limits of permitted variations of size
Category ‘A’ allowances Category ‘B’ allowances
Unlimited size reduction is permitted subject to Unlimited size reduction is permitted subject to
maximum permissible ratio of seal/service cross maximum permissible ratio seal/service cross
section area. sectional area.
Size increase is permitted up to either:
25% height or
25% width or
25% area

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Table 6: Interim rules for small cavity barriers
VARIATION RULES

PRODUCT

Decrease in barrier depth Not permitted

Increase in barrier depth Permitted, subject to capability of supporting structure to accept

associated additional weight for stated fire period

Un-faced product to faced product Permitted

Faced product to un-faced product Change is only permitted if the facing is deemed as not
contributing to fire resistance e.g. As a decorative facing

ORIENTATION

Horizontal to vertical Permitted, if support system has been successfully tested in

vertical orientation for the required load

Vertical to horizontal Not permitted

JOINTS

Butted joints to overlap joints Permitted

Overlap joints to butted joints Not permitted

ADJACENT STRUCTURE

Timber – increase of thickness (for same generic species) Permitted

Timber – decrease of thickness (for same generic species) not permitted unless it is capable of maintaining the required
compression of the fire stop system

Steel - increase of thickness Permitted

Steel – decrease in thickness Not permitted

Timber frame to masonry frame/soffit Permitted

Steel frame to masonry frame/soffit Permitted

ATTACHMENT SYSTEM (where required)

Change of support system type Not permitted

Increase in thickness Permitted

Decrease in thickness Not permitted

Increase in frequency of fixings Permitted

Decrease in frequency of fixings Not permitted

Variation in fixing type Permitted if pull-out strength is equal or greater to tested fixing.

12.5 Interim field of application rules for linear fire stopping installed within the void of
rain-screen cladding systems
Fire stopping is required within rain screen cladding systems at each storey level to ensure that any fire in
the cavity cannot re-enter the building at another storey level. The construction of external walls in buildings
is discussed in Sections 12.6 to 12.9 of Approved Document B – Fire safety 2006 with additional references
to Section 9. Alternatively, external wall constructions, including the fire stopping provisions, should meet the
performance criteria given in the latest version of BRE REPORT 135 for cladding systems using full scale
test data from BS 8414 Parts 1 or 2.

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Table 7: Fire stopping in voids of rain screen cladding systems
VARIATION RULES
PRODUCT

Increase in seal depth Permitted, provided the fixing method is not compromised

Decrease in seal depth Not permitted if a ventilated system

Otherwise, permitted – up to a maximum reduction of
20%, providing the tested fire resistance performance is
proportionally reduced

Un-faced product to faced product Permitted

Faced product to un-faced product Only permitted if facing is deemed as not contributing to
fire resistance eg. Decorative / aesthetic facings

Decrease of void / joint width Permitted

Increase of void / joint width Permitted – up to a maximum of 10% of tested width,

providing the tested performance exceeds the claimed
performance by at least 10%

ORIENTATION (of fire stop within void)

Horizontal to vertical Permitted

Vertical to horizontal Not permitted

JOINTS
(between ends of adjacent fire stops)

Butted joints to rebated joints Permitted

Rebated joints to butted joints Not permitted

Reduction in number of joints / increase in length of fire Permitted

stop

Increase in number of joints / decrease in length of fire Permitted up to 10% increase in number of joints /
stop reduction in fire stop length, providing the tested
performance exceeds the claimed performance by at
least 10%

COMPRESSION (across fire stop width)

Increase in compression applied to fire stop by internal Permitted, providing this is not sufficient to induce a
and external structures mechanical failure / fracture within the fire stop

Decrease in compression applied to fire stop by internal Not permitted

and external structures

MOVEMENT CAPABILITY OF FIRE STOP

Up to ±7.5% of nominal joint width Permitted, providing this range is within the required
compression range stipulated in the fire resistance test

Greater than ±7.5% of nominal joint width Not permitted

CHANGE OF ADJACENT STRUCTURES TO THE

FIRESTOP

Framed plasterboard walls changed to masonry walls / Permitted

floor edges

Masonry walls / floor edges changed to framed Not permitted

plasterboard walls

Non fire resisting glazed facades to fire resisting glazing Permitted

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VARIATION RULES
Fire resisting glazed facades to non fire resisting glazing Not permitted

Aluminium facades to steel Permitted

Steel facades to aluminium Not permitted

Steel faced sandwich panels to masonry curtain walling Permitted

Masonry curtain walling to steel faced sandwich panels Permitted only if the sandwich panel has a fire resistance
of a least that required by the fire stop and the expected
movement of the panel during the fire resistance test if
less than 7.5% of the joint width.

Increase in frequency of supports Permitted

Decrease in frequency of supports Permitted – up to 10% reduction in centres, providing the

tested performance exceeds the claimed performance by
at least 10%

Increase in size / substantiality of support fixings Permitted

Increase in size / substantiality of support fixings Not permitted

Change of support system type Not permitted

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13 CRITERIA OF ACCEPTIBILITY OF PRODUCT DATA SHEETS
All product data sheets require a basis for acceptability in this publication. Currently, the requirements for 3rd
party product certification, CE Marking and associated attestation of conformity for fire stopping products are
undergoing a state of change. The merits of voluntary 3rd party product quality certification schemes are
discussed in Section 8.
The data sheets in this publication have been required to meet minimum standards for the different stages
that could arise, as follows -
[a] Entries in this publication will be based on BS or EN test data satisfying existing voluntary 3rd
party product certification body rules, and have a maximum lifespan, for this publication, which ends
when CE Marking becomes mandatory in the UK, unless they are already CE Marked product, or.
[b] Subsequent entries will be based on 3rd party product certification body rules, including the
following ‘interim rules’ that can be applied to test data arising from BS or BS EN fire test methods,
and have a maximum lifespan, for this publication, which ends when CE Marking becomes
mandatory in the UK, unless they are already CE Marked products, or
[c] That the entry is a CE marked product. Note that CE Marking requires input from a 3rd party
certification body acting as a Notified Body in accordance with agreed European procedures using
European EN EXAP rules in support of EN 13501-2 fire resistance classification, based on test data
from EN 1366-3, EN 1366-4 and other relevant fire test methods. CE Marking is not a quality mark.

General
These rules supplement the ‘submission process’ for system information sheets to be included in ASFP Publications, as
provided in ASFP document TCOM 09_38 which replaces TCOM 08_17.
Simply stated, system fire test & classification data will be scrutinised so that the fire performance claims made shall
satisfy the criteria in Rules 1 to 4 as listed below, and generally as in the intent of Section 1.1 of this publication. This
scrutiny will be based on reaction to fire test methods, such that UK Regulatory requirements can be satisfied.
It should be noted that, at the time of writing, the proposed European Community’s Construction Products Regulation,
the CPR, may demand mandatory compliance with BS EN standards around mid 2012. When that happens it is likely
that BS 476 test data will only be applicable to non-construction use in UK, or to construction works elsewhere that do
not fall under the CPD (Construction Products Directive) or expected CPR (Construction products Regulation).

Rule 1 – Primary test data

Submissions for data entry into this version of the ASFP ‘Red Book’ for fire stopping systems shall be made to BS
National standards [BS 476 Parts 20/22] or to the BS EN 13501-2 classification system.

Rule 2- Historic test data

UK fire test methods to BS 476 test methods have been subject to evolution, such that it may not be reasonably possible
to compare data obtained before certain dates with more contemporary test data. Data obtained from a relevant prEN
1366 test method may be considered as supplementary evidence to that required by Rule 1.

Rule 3 – 3rd Party Product Certification schemes / CE marked products

The merits of voluntary 3rd party product certification schemes are discussed in Section 8.
Some fire stopping systems will have been tested to the satisfaction of voluntary 3rd party product certification schemes
(complying with ISO Guide 65) covering the test data required in Rule 1 and recognised by the UK Accreditation Service,
UKAS (accredited to ISO 17025). Where fire stopping systems are listed by such a 3rd party certification body, then they
will be deemed acceptable for entry into the ASFP ‘Red Book’ for linear joint seals or penetration seals, as appropriate to
the intended application and limitations of the data information sheets. CE Marked products in ASFP data sheets will be
suitably identified.

Rule 4 – Field of application of test data

In the case of products tested in accordance with EN 13501-2, the Red Book system information sheets will limit the
scope of use of the test data for the field of application of the fire stopping product, Environmental conditions are defined
in EOTA document ETAG 026 Parts 1-5 for the relevant application. The liability remains with the manufacturer.
rd
In the case of products tested to BS 476 methods, the field of application will be determined by the 3 party certification
body and listed accordingly in the certification documents
For all rules, the ASFP Technical Review Panel will determine acceptability where any uncertainties exist.

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15B RED BOOK – FIRE STOPPING: 3RD PARTY CERTIFICATED PRODUCT
APPLICATIONS
14.1
63B Data sheets for various applications
An individual fire stopping system will not be applicable to all the possible applications.
Moreover, the test data available for some fire stopping systems may only be relevant for a preferred
orientation.
Small cavity barriers are defined by the type of fire test required for the application, and as linear fire seals in
this document.
Large cavity barriers are tested as a fire separating element and not as linear fire seals, and are discussed in
an alternative ASFP publication.
In the case of service penetration seals, the fire tested application may be limited in the individual data
sheets by the size, material and positioning of the service.
14.2
64B Types of applications

Type 1 Penetration service seals for vertical elements of construction

Type 2 Penetration service seals for horizontal elements of construction

Type 3 PPE Fire compression closers for plastic pipes

Type 4 Fire resisting drainage gullies

Type 5 Small horizontal cavity barriers

Type 6 Small vertical cavity barriers

Type 7 Linear joint seals

Type 8 Vertical fire stopping within external cladding systems

Type 9 Horizontal fire stopping within external cladding systems

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Type 1 Penetration service seals for vertical elements of construction

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
CP 651N Firestop Pillow Hilti RB 020
CP 660 Expanding Fire Seal Hilti RB 017
CP 670 Firestop Acoustic Board System Hilti RB 018
Promaseal Fire Barrier Promat RB 009
Promaseal Fire Compound Promat RB 013
Promaseal Fire Pillows Promat RB 014
Promaseal Putty Promat RB 016
Silverflame And Stopseal Batts And Coatings Firestopit Ltd RB 006
Silverflame Putty Firestopit Ltd RB 004
Silverseal Mortar Firestopit Ltd RB 005
Stopseal Fire Pillows Firestopit Ltd RB 008

Type 2 Penetration service seals for horizontal elements of construction

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
CP 651N Firestop Pillow Hilti RB 020
CP 660 Expanding Fire Seal Hilti RB 017
Promaseal Fire Barrier Promat RB 009
Promaseal Fire Compound Promat RB 013
Promaseal Fire Pillows Promat RB 014
Promaseal Putty Promat RB 016
Silverflame And Stopseal Batts And Coatings Firestopit Ltd RB 006
Silverflame Putty Firestopit Ltd RB 004
Silverseal Mortar Firestopit Ltd RB 005
Stopseal Fire Pillows Firestopit Ltd RB 008

Type 3 PPE Fire compression closers for plastic pipes

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
CP 643N Intumescent Firestop Collar Hilti RB 019
Promaseal Pipewraps Promat RB 015
Stopseal & Silverflame Pipe Wraps Firestopit Ltd RB 007

Type 4 Fire resisting drainage gullies

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
Selecta Fire Drainage Gulley ACO RB 021

Type 5 Small horizontal cavity barriers

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
TCB Cavity Barrier Rockwool RB 022

Type 6 Small vertical cavity barriers

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
TCB Cavity Barrier Rockwool RB 022

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PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
BA120 & Pyrocoustic Sealant Firestopit Ltd RB 002
Promaseal Acrylic Sealant Promat RB 011
Promaseal Expansion Joint Strip Promat RB 012
Promaseal Silicone Sealant Promat RB 010
Pyrolastic Sealant Firestopit Ltd RB 003
Rockwool Firepro Acoustic Intumescent Sealant Rockwool RB 025
Rockwool Firepro Linear Firestops 2, 3a and
Rockwool RB 026
Trapezoidal Firestop 3B

Type 8 Vertical fire stopping in external cladding systems

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
Firepro SP Firestop Slabs Rockwool RB 023

Type 9 Horizontal fire stopping in external cladding systems

PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER URN
Firepro SP Firestop Slabs Rockwool RB 023

The Unique Reference Numbers are restricted to the named products as listed and for use with the specific product literature.

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CP 651N FIRESTOP PILLOW

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 020
number

ASFP product type Bags / pillows

Manufacturer/supplier Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited

Supplier’s address: 1 Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1BY

Telephone & Fax Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200

Web site www.hilti.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS EN 1366-3
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Warrington Certification: ETA-08/0213
body and reference

An Intumescent graphite based product encased in an inner

Product description
polyethylene bag inside an outer woven fibreglass bag.

To temporarily or permanently reinstate the fire resistance performance

Typical applications of flexible wall constructions, rigid wall constructions and rigid floor
constructions where they are penetrated by various service items.

CE Marked product.
Additional information
Acoustically and age tested. Please contact hilti for official approvals

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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CP 651N FIRESTOP PILLOW – USED IN DRYWALL CONSTRUCTIONS
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
installations (minutes)* based on EN data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240

E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9
Drywall
Maximum width; mm 1200 mm 1200 mm 1200 mm

Maximum height; mm 1500 mm 1500 mm 1500 mm

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 70mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 80 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (up to 100mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays and ladders: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel conduits up to Ø16 mm 9 9 9 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: PVC pipes up to 50 mm (1.8 - 5.3 mm
9 9 9 9 9 9
wall thickness) without additional protection.
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components: Additional CP 651N pillows are required to be installed on
State what additional named components are some cables/conduits/trays to achieve higher insulation
required, such as mastics ratings. Please contact Hilti for further information.

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 651N FIRESTOP PILLOW – USED IN RIGID WALL CONSTRUCTIONS
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
installations (minutes)* based on EN data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240

E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Solid wall
Maximum width; mm 1200 mm 1200 mm 1200 mm
Maximum height; mm 1500 mm 1500 mm 1500 mm
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 70mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 80 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (up to 100mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays and ladders: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel conduits up to Ø16 mm 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: PVC pipes up to 50 mm (1.8 - 5.3 mm
9 9 9 9 9 9 9
wall thickness) without additional protection.
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components: Additional CP 651N pillows are required to be installed on
State what additional named components are some cables/conduits/trays to achieve higher insulation
required, such as mastics ratings. Please contact Hilti for further information.

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 660 EXPANDING FIRE SEAL

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 017
number

ASFP product type Foam

Manufacturer/supplier Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited

Supplier’s address: 1 Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1BY

Telephone & Fax Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200

Web site www.hilti.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476: Part 20
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

LPCB: Certificate 090a(09)
body and reference

Two component foam system which is quick and easy to apply and is
Product description
ideal for all forms of small to medium penetration seals.

Large diameter cables / cable trays, Non combustible pipes,

combustible pipes up to 50 mm and up to 110 mm in conjunction with
Typical applications additional Hilti wrap or collar.
Ideal for use in drywall apertures which have not been ‘lined out’.

Smoke tight and Age tested. The product also has excellent sound
Additional information insulation properties. Please contact Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited for official
approvals.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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CP 660 EXPANDING FIRE SEAL
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
installations (minutes)* based on BS data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240

E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9
120 mm thick drywall
Maximum width; mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm

Maximum height; mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 70mm) 9 9 9 9

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm) 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Cable trays up to 300 x 1.5mm 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel No No No No No

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel up to Ø114.3 mm, with additional
9 9 9 9 9 9
40 mm thick mineral wool insulation
Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE up to 50 mm without
additional protection. Up to 110mm with Hilti CP 9 9 9 9 9 9
648 wrap or CP 643N collar
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
CP 643N Pipe collar or CP 648 Pipe wrap to be used around
State what additional named components are combustible pipes between Ø50 and Ø110 mm
required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 670 FIRESTOP ACOUSTIC BOARD SYSTEM

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 018
number

ASFP product type Coated Batts / Boards

Manufacturer/supplier Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited

Supplier’s address: 1 Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1BY

Telephone & Fax Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200

Web site www.hilti.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476: Part 20 and EN 1366-3
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

LPCB: Certificate 090a/10
body and reference

Pre-coated mineral wool cored board with a wide range of applications

Product description in walls and floors. Less prone to damage than regular fire seals due to
pliancy of the material and the resilient elastic coating.

Large diameter cables / cable trays, Non combustible pipes,

combustible pipes (in conjunction with appropriate collar) and dampered
Typical applications penetrations.

Up to 52dB acoustic rating available for the product with a wide range of
Additional information test tested applications including penetration seals and Head of Wall
testing. Air seal data available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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CP 670 TYPE A (50MM) SYSTEM
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
installations (minutes)* based on BS data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9
Drywall / Solidwall
Maximum width; mm 5000 mm 5000 mm 5000 mm

Maximum height; mm 2400 mm 2400 mm 2400 mm

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9* 9 9*

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9* 9 9*

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 75mm) 9 9* 9 9*

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9* 9 9*

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Cable trays up to 520 x 102 mm 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel 250 x 250 x 1.5 mm 9 9 9

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel up to Ø250 mm. Copper up to
9 9 9
Ø108 mm
Plastic Pipes: PVC, ABS, PP, PE and PB up to 160
mm. Plastic pipes require additional protection by
9 9 9 9
Hilti fire collars, CP 642 or CP 643N. Please contact
Hilti for further details
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
details. All Batt edges and joints to be sealed with CP 606
intumescent mastic. Hilti CP 642 or CP 643N collars are
Additional components:
required for plastic pipes. Please contact Hilti for installation
State what additional named components are details.
required, such as mastics
* Additional CP 670 Coatback along the cable is required for
insulation ratings: 100 mm for 60 min and 150 mm for 90 &
120 min

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 670 TYPE B (2 X 50MM) SYSTEM
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
installations (minutes)* based on BS data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9
Drywall / Solid wall
Maximum width; mm 5000 mm 5000 mm 5000 mm

Maximum height; mm 2400 mm 2400 mm 2400 mm

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 75mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Cable trays up to 520 x 102
9 9 9 9
mm
Trunking: Steel 250 x 250 x 1.5 mm 9 9 9

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel up to Ø250 mm. Copper up to
9 9 9
Ø108 mm
Plastic Pipes: PVC, ABS, PP, PE and PB up to 160
mm. Plastic pipes require additional protection by
9 9 9 9
Hilti fire collars, CP 642 or CP 643N. Please
contact Hilti for further details
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
details. All Batt edges and joints to be sealed with CP 606
intumescent mastic. Hilti CP 642 or CP 643N collars are
Additional components:
required for plastic pipes. Please contact Hilti for installation
State what additional named components are details.
required, such as mastics
* Additional CP 670 Coatback along the cable is required for
insulation ratings: 100 mm for 60 min and 150 mm for 90 &
120 min

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 670 TYPE C (FRAMED 2 X 50MM) SYSTEM
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
installations (minutes)* based on BS data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Drywall / Solidwall
Maximum width; mm 3000 mm 3000 mm 3000 mm 3000 mm

Maximum height; mm 5000 mm 5000 mm 5000 mm 5000 mm

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 75mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9* 9 9* 9 9*

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Cable trays up to 520 x 102 mm 9 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel 250 x 250 x 1.5 mm 9 9 9

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel up to Ø250 mm. Copper up to Ø108
9 9 9 9
mm
Plastic Pipes: PVC, ABS, PP, PE and PB up to 160 mm.
Plastic pipes require additional protection by Hilti fire
9 9 9 9 9
collars, CP 642 or CP 643N. Please contact Hilti for
further details
Fire dampers & ducts
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is available
9 9 9 9 9 9 9
from the manufacturer)
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
details. All Batt edges and joints to be sealed with CP 606
intumescent mastic. Hilti CP 642 or CP 643N collars are
Additional components: required for plastic pipes. The system is supported by a
State what additional named components are required, steel support framework referenced Hilti ML Channel.
such as mastics Please contact Hilti for installation details.
* Additional CP 670 Coatback along the cable is required
for insulation ratings: 100 mm for 60 min and 150 mm for
90 & 120 min.

NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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PROMASEAL® FIRE BARRIER and PROMASEAL® FIRE BARRIER COATING

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 009
number

ASFP product type Coated Stone Wool Batts / Boards

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF426
body and reference

The board has a stone wool core coated with an ablative water based
acrylic sealant on both sides, having excellent fire and electrometric
properties. At normal temperatures, the board installed with sealant
Product description
remains flexible to permit thermal and mechanical movement of the
services. Both products are unaffected by oil, fungus, moisture, vermin,
weather and contain no halogens or asbestos.

Typical applications Service openings in walls

Additional information prEN 1366-3 testing also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC installations (minutes)* based on BS DATA
[add maximum size if beyond the range 60 90 120 240
provided]
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
– Plasterboard Partition and Masonry
Maximum width; mm 1440 1200 1200 660

Maximum height; mm 2880 2400 2400 1000

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm)

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Ladder 340mm 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: (state type & maximum size fire tested)

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes Mild Steel 60mm 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: PVC 110mm 9 9 9

Fire dampers & ducts: Galvanised duct with blade
9 9 9
type damper 445 x 445mm
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
Promaseal® Acrylic Sealant and Promaseal® Fire details
Compound

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® FIRE COMPOUND

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 013
number

ASFP product type Mortars

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 425
body and reference

Promaseal® Fire Compound is a unique one part synthetic mortar

which when mixed with water produces a trowel-able or pourable
compound
Product description
The seal is strong, non combustible, can be made load bearing and has
a fire resistance to BS 476 Part 20 for 240 minutes (100mm thickness)
and 120 minutes (75mm thickness).

Suitable for the sealing of openings in walls and floors to prevent the
Typical applications passage of fire and smoke, around service penetrations such as pipes,
cables, ducts, dampers etc.

Additional information prEN1366-3 testing also available

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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PROMASEAL® FIRE COMPOUND
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC (minutes)* based on BS DATA
[add maximum size if beyond the range 60 90 120 240
provided]
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
– Blockwork, Concrete, Masonry
Maximum width; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Maximum height; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Metal Pipes: Steel/copper up to 60 mm diameter 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: to be used with pipe closure device,
see pipe closure evidence for suitable pipes 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
size/type
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
size tested) - refer to manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
State what additional named components are
Collars, Pipe Wraps and Sleeves can be used
required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® PUTTY

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 016
number

ASFP product type N/A

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 428
body and reference

Promaseal® Putty is a solvent free putty for fire barriers up to 240

Product description minutes. It is designed as a joint filler and sealer for use in penetration
seals.

Promaseal® Putty is designed to remain flexible allowing for thermal

Typical applications and mechanical movement of services around complex and irregular
shapes through walls or floors.

Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
(minutes)* based on BS DATA
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
[add maximum size if beyond the range provided] 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
– Masonry
Maximum width; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125

Maximum height; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm)

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Ladder 340mm

Trunking: (square, maximum 125mm square)

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes Mild Steel 60mm

Plastic Pipes: PVC 110mm

Fire dampers & ducts Galv duct with blade type
damper 445 x 445mm
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
Pyrocoustic or BA 120 Sealant / Stopseal or Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
Silverflame Coating

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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ROCKWOOL ABLATIVE COATED BATT

ASFP URN
RB 024
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Vertical seal

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool Limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS 476:Parts 20 & 22
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)
and reference Certificate No. 022b/06

High density, non combustible stone wool insulation slabs with ablative coatings
Product description
applied to both faces

For fire stopping of holes, with and without service penetrations as described
Typical applications
below, in rigid and flexible wall constructions.

Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria for
test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally imply
EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the end-use
application.

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ROCKWOOL ABLATIVE COATED BATT (std. thickness: 60mm)
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
(minutes)* based on BS DATA
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Up to, and including 120 minutes: 150mm thick blockwork /
masonry and 130mm thick / 120 minute lightweight flexible
Supporting construction materials being penetrated plasterboard partitions (see below for exceptions)
Up to, and including 240 minutes: 150 / 200 / 215mm
blockwork /masonry
600
Maximum width: mm
* also valid for 1200 wide (2 x 600mm) - see below
Maximum height: mm 1200

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm)

All sheathed types (with 4mm Conlit Bandage) 9* 9* 9* 9
All sheathed types (with 6mm Conlit bandage) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
All sheathed types (with Acoustic Intumescent
Sealant fillet) – blockwork/masonry only 9 9 9 9
Unsheathed (PVC insulated): 10-24mm (with 4mm
Conlit Bandage) 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (< 50mm)
PVC sheathed types (with 4mm Conlit Bandage) 9* 9* 9* 9
All sheathed types (with 4mm Conlit bandage) 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
All sheathed types (with 6mm Conlit bandage) 9 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
All sheathed types (with 6mm Conlit bandage) 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm)

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
Trunking: (state type & maximum size fire tested)

Table continues overleaf

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
(minutes)* based on BS DATA
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Metal Pipes: (outside diameter / wall thickness)
Steel (unlagged): (17.1 / 2.3 to 168.3 / 7.1) 9 9 9 9
Steel (lagged): (17.1 / 2.3 to 168.3 / 7.1) 9 9 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Steel (lagged): (88.9 / 4.0 to 164 / 6.4) 9 9 9 9
Steel (lagged): (88.9 / 4.0 to 170 / 8.0) 9 9 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Copper (unlagged): (15.0 / 0.7 to 108 / 1.5) 9 9 9 9
Copper (lagged): (15 / 0.5 to 108 / 1.5) 9 9 9 9
Copper (lagged): (15 / 0.7 to 108 / 1.5) 9 9 9 9 9
Copper (lagged): (50 / 1.8) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Plastic pipes: (outside diameter / wall thickness)
ABS (27 / 2.5 to 110 / 12) 9 9 9 9
PVC (19 / 1.9 to 55 / 2.2) 9 9 9
PVC (>55 / 2.5 to 110 / 8.9) 9 9
PVC (110 / <3.6) 9 9 9
HDPE (110 / 4.2 to 160 / 6.2) 9 9 9
PP (>22 / 1.2 to 160 / 10) 9 9
PP (22 / 1.2) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Used with Rockwool Intumescent Fire Sleeve
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
Blank seals
Maximum aperture size: 1200 x 600mm
Single batt (60mm thickness) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Double batt (2 x ≥50mm) with ≥100mm air gap 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
Rockwool FirePro Ablative Paint
Additional components:
Rockwool Acoustic Intumescent Sealant
State what additional named components are
Rockwool FirePro Insulated Fire Sleeves
required, such as mastics
Rockwool Conlit bandage (2mm single layer thickness)
Lagging: Rockwool Fire Tube / Conlit Pipe Sections
* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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SILVERFLAME PUTTY

ASFP URN
RB 004
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type N/A

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road,

Supplier’s address:
Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS476
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body

Certifire – CF515
and reference

Silverflame® Putty is a solvent free putty for fire barriers up to 4

Product description hours. It is designed as a joint filler and sealer for use in penetration
seals.

Silverflame putty is designed to remain flexible allowing for thermal

Typical applications and mechanical movement of services around complex and
irregular shapes through walls or floors.

Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC (minutes)* based on BS DATA
[add maximum size if beyond the range 60 90 120 240
provided]
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
–Masonry
Maximum width; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125

Maximum height; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm)

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Ladder 340mm

Trunking: (state type & maximum size fire tested)

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes Mild Steel 60mm

Plastic Pipes: PVC 110mm

Fire dampers & ducts Galv duct with blade type
damper 445 x 445mm
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
Pyrocoustic or BA 120 Sealant / Stopseal or Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
Silverflame Coating

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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SILVERFLAME BATTS & COATINGS / STOPSEAL BATTS & COATINGS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 006
number

ASFP product type Coated Stone Wool Batts / Boards

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire – CF513
body and reference

The board has a stone wool core coated with an ablative water based
acrylic sealant on both sides, having excellent fire and electrometric
properties. At normal temperatures, the board installed with sealant
Product description
remains flexible to permit thermal and mechanical movement of the
services. Both products are unaffected by oil, fungus, moisture, vermin,
weather and contain no halogens or asbestos.

Typical applications Service openings in walls

Additional information prEN1366-3 testing also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC installations (minutes)* based on BS DATA
[add maximum size if beyond the range 60 90 120 240
provided]
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
– Plasterboard Partition and Masonry
Maximum width; mm 1440 1200 1200 600

Maximum height; mm 2880 2400 2400 1000

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm)

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: Ladder 340mm 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: (state type & maximum size fire tested)

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes Mild Steel 60mm 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: PVC 110mm 9

Fire dampers & ducts Galv duct with blade type
9 9 9
damper 445 x 445mm
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
Pyrocoustic or BA 120 Sealant / Stopseal or details
Silverflame Coating

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information.

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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SILVERSEAL MORTAR

ASFP URN
RB 005
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Mortars

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS476
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body

Certifire – CF 512
and reference

Silverseal® Fire Mortar is a unique one part synthetic mortar which

when mixed with water produces a trowelable or pourable compound
Product description The seal is strong, non combustible, can be made load bearing and has
a fire resistance to BS 476 part 20 for 4 hours at 100mm thickness, 2
hours at 75mm thickness and.

Suitable for the sealing of openings in walls and floors to prevent the
Typical applications passage of fire and smoke, around service penetrations such as pipes,
cables, ducts, dampers etc.

prEN1366-3 testing also available

Additional information Non Combustibility to BS476 pt4
1 hour at 50mm thickness

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC (minutes)* based on BS DATA
[add maximum size if beyond the range 60 90 120 240
provided]
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
– Blockwork, Concrete, Masonry
Maximum width; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Maximum height; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
fire tested)
Trunking: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Maximum pipe or opening size; 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Metal Pipes: Steel/copper up to 60 mm diameter 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: to be used with pipe closure device,
see pipe closure evidence for suitable pipes 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
size/type
Fire dampers & ducts: refer to manufacturer for
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
details
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS: Maximum linear dimensions of
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
1200 mm and area of 1.44 m2
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
State what additional named components are
Collars, Pipe Wraps and Sleeves can be used
required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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STOPSEAL FIRE PILLOWS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 008
number

ASFP product type Pillows / Bags

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

TEST method USED AS A

BASIS OF THE DATA SHEET BS476
CLAIMS

3rd party product certification

Certifire - CF 514
body and reference

Stopseal Fire Pillows are filled with organic fillers and intumescent
Product description
additives in a waterproof glass cloth bag on the outside.

Stopseal® Fire Pillows are an ideal product to create a temporary or

permanent fire barrier around all types of services to prevent the
Typical applications
passage of fire through a compartment wall or floor, especially suitable
where services are continuously being changed or replaced.

Various sizes and colours are available.

Additional information
Test data also available up to 4 hours

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC (minutes)* based on BS DATA
[add maximum size if beyond the range 60 90 120 240
provided]
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being
9 9 9 9 9 9
penetrated – Blockwork, Concrete, Masonry
Maximum width; mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Maximum height; mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to
50mm)
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)
Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size
9 9 9 9 9 9
fire tested)
Trunking: (state type & maximum size fire tested)

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: (state material & maximum size fire
tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
size tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to
manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)
Additional components:
State what additional named components are Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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CP 651N FIRESTOP PILLOW

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 020
number

ASFP product type Bags / pillows

Manufacturer/supplier Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited

Supplier’s address: 1 Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1BY

Telephone & Fax Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200

Web site www.hilti.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS EN 1366-3
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Warrington Certification: ETA-08/0213
body and reference

An Intumescent graphite based product encased in an inner

Product description
polyethylene bag inside an outer woven fibreglass bag.

To temporarily or permanently reinstate the fire resistance performance

Typical applications of flexible wall constructions, rigid wall constructions and rigid floor
constructions where they are penetrated by various service items.

CE Marked product.
Additional information
Acoustically and age tested. Please contact hilti for official approvals

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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CP 651N FIRESTOP PILLOW – USED IN SOLID FLOOR CONSTRUCTIONS
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations (minutes)* based on EN data.
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9
Solid floor
Maximum span; mm 700 mm 700 mm 700 mm

Maximum length; mm Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 70mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Small diameter bunches of cables (< 80 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (up to 100mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays and ladders: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9

Trunking: Steel

Maximum pipe or opening size; mm

Metal Pipes: Steel conduits up to Ø16 mm 9 9 9 9 9 9

Plastic Pipes: PVC pipes up to 50 mm (1.8 - 5.3 mm
9 9 9 9 9 9
wall thickness) without additional protection.
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is
available from the manufacturer)
Additional CP 651N pillows are required to be installed on
Additional components: some cables/conduits/trays to achieve higher insulation
State what additional named components are ratings. Please contact Hilti for further information.
required, such as mastics The Unlimited seal length is subject to a minimum length to
seal area ratio of 4.86:1 m/m²

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 660 EXPANDING FIRE SEAL

ASFP URN
RB 017
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Foam

Manufacturer/supplier Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited

Supplier’s address: 1 Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1BY

Telephone & Fax Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200

Web site www.hilti.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS 476: Part 20
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body

LPCB: Certificate 090a(09)
and reference

Two component foam system which is quick and easy to apply and is ideal for
Product description
all forms of small to medium penetration seals.

Large diameter cables / cable trays, Non combustible pipes, combustible pipes
Typical applications up to 50 mm and up to 110 mm in conjunction with additional Hilti wrap or collar.
Ideal for use in difficult to access areas.

Smoke tight and Age tested. The product also has excellent sound insulation
Additional information
properties. Please contact Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited for official approvals.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria for
test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally imply
EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the end-use
application.

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CP 660 EXPANDING FIRE SEAL
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 180
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated:
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
150 mm thick concrete floor
Maximum span; mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm
Maximum length; mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm 400 mm
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 70mm) 9 9 9 9 9
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm)
Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size fire
9 9 9 9 9 9
tested)
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire tested) No No No No
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: Steel up to Ø114.3 mm, with additional
9 9 9 9 9 9
40 mm thick mineral wool insulation
Plastic Pipes: PVC and PE up to 50 mm without
additional protection. Up to 110mm with Hilti CP 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
648 wrap or CP 643N collar
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: State what additional CP 643N Pipe collar or CP 648 Pipe wrap to be used around
named components are required, such as mastics combustible pipes between Ø50 and Ø110 mm

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® FIRE BARRIER and PROMASEAL® FIRE BARRIER COATING

ASFP URN
RB 009
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Coated Stone Wool Batts / Boards

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS 476
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body

Certifire Certificate No. CF426
and reference

The board has a stone wool core coated with an ablative water based
acrylic sealant on both sides, having excellent fire and electrometric
properties. At normal temperatures, the board installed with sealant
Product description
remains flexible to permit thermal and mechanical movement of the
services. Both products are unaffected by oil, fungus, moisture, vermin,
weather and contain no halogens or asbestos.

Typical applications Service openings in walls

Additional information prEN 1366-3 testing also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.

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PROMASEAL® FIRE BARRIER and PROMASEAL® FIRE BARRIER COATING
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
- Concrete
Maximum span; mm 600
Maximum length; mm 1200
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm)
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm)
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm)
Cable trays/ladders – Ladder 340mm 9 9 9 9
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire tested)
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: (state material and maximum size fire
tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

available from the manufacturer)

Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
Promaseal® Acrylic Sealant and Promaseal® Fire details
Compound

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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PROMASEAL® FIRE COMPOUND

ASFP URN
RB 013
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Mortars

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

TEST METHOD USED AS A

BASIS OF THE DATA SHEET BS 476
CLAIMS

3rd party product certification body

Certifire Certificate No. CF 425
and reference

Promaseal® Fire Compound is a unique one part synthetic mortar

which when mixed with water produces a trowel-able or pourable
compound
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The seal is strong, non combustible, can be made load bearing and has
a fire resistance to BS 476 Part 20 for 240 minutes (100mm thickness)
and 120 minutes (75mm thickness).

Suitable for the sealing of openings in walls and floors to prevent the
Typical applications passage of fire and smoke, around service penetrations such as pipes,
cables, ducts, dampers etc.

Additional information prEN1366-3 testing also available

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.

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PROMASEAL® FIRE COMPOUND
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
penetrated - Blockwork, Concrete, Masonry
Maximum span; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
Maximum length; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Trunking: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Maximum pipe or opening size; 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Metal Pipes: Steel/copper up to 60 mm diameter 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Plastic Pipes: to be used with pipe closure device,
see pipe closure evidence for suitable pipes 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
size/type
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
size tested) - refer to manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: State what additional Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
named components are required, such as mastics Collars, Pipe Wraps and Sleeves can be used.

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® FIRE PILLOWS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 014
number

ASFP product type Pillows / Bags

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 427
body and reference

Promaseal® Fire Pillows are filled with organic fillers and intumescent
Product description
additives in a waterproof glass cloth bag on the outside.

Promaseal® Fire Pillows are an ideal product to create a temporary or

permanent fire barrier around all types of services to prevent the
Typical applications
passage of fire through a compartment wall or floor, especially suitable
where services are continuously being changed or replaced.

Various sizes and colours are available.

Additional information
Test data also available up to 240 minutes

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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PROMASEAL® FIRE PILLOWS
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being
9 9 9 9 9 9
penetrated – Blockwork, Concrete, Masonry
Maximum span; mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Maximum length; mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
9 9 9 9 9 9
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size
9 9 9 9 9 9
fire tested)
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire tested) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: (state material and maximum size fire
tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
size tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to
manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: State what additional

Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
named components are required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application

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PROMASEAL® PUTTY

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 016
number

ASFP product type N/A

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 428
body and reference

Promaseal® Putty is a solvent free putty for fire barriers up to 240

Product description minutes. It is designed as a joint filler and sealer for use in penetration
seals.

Promaseal® Putty is designed to remain flexible allowing for thermal

Typical applications and mechanical movement of services around complex and irregular
shapes through walls or floors.

Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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PROMASEAL® PUTTY
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being
penetrated - Concrete
Maximum span; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Maximum length; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm)
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm)
Cable trays/ladders – Ladder 340mm
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire tested)
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: (state material and maximum size fire
tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
size tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to
manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: Promaseal® Acrylic

Sealant, Promaseal® Silicone Sealant or Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
Promaseal® Fire Barrier Coating

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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ROCKWOOL ABLATIVE COATED BATT

ASFP URN
RB 024
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Vertical seal

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool Limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS 476:Parts 20 & 22
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)
and reference Certificate No. 022b/06

High density, non combustible stone wool insulation slabs with ablative coatings
Product description
applied to both faces

For fire stopping of holes, with and without service penetrations as described
Typical applications
below, in rigid and flexible wall constructions.

Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria for
test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally imply
EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the end-use
application.

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ROCKWOOL ABLATIVE COATED BATT (std. thickness: 60mm)
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
(minutes)* based on BS DATA
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Up to, and including 120 minutes: 150mm thick blockwork /
masonry and 130mm thick / 120 minute lightweight flexible
Supporting construction materials being penetrated plasterboard partitions (see below for exceptions)
Up to, and including 240 minutes: 150 / 200 / 215mm
blockwork /masonry
600
Maximum width: mm
* also valid for 1200 wide (2 x 600mm) - see below
Maximum height: mm 1200

Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm)

All sheathed types (with 4mm Conlit Bandage) 9* 9* 9* 9
All sheathed types (with 6mm Conlit bandage) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
All sheathed types (with Acoustic Intumescent
Sealant fillet) – blockwork/masonry only 9 9 9 9
Unsheathed (PVC insulated): 10-24mm (with 4mm
Conlit Bandage) 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (< 50mm)
PVC sheathed types (with 4mm Conlit Bandage) 9* 9* 9* 9
All sheathed types (with 4mm Conlit bandage) 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
All sheathed types (with 6mm Conlit bandage) 9 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
All sheathed types (with 6mm Conlit bandage) 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm)

Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)

Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm)

Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
Trunking: (state type & maximum size fire tested)

Table continues overleaf

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ROCKWOOL ABLATIVE COATED BATT (std. thickness: 60mm) - Continued
Fire resistance classifications for VERTICAL installations
(minutes)* based on BS DATA
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Metal Pipes: (outside diameter / wall thickness)
Steel (unlagged): (17.1 / 2.3 to 168.3 / 7.1) 9 9 9 9
Steel (lagged): (17.1 / 2.3 to 168.3 / 7.1) 9 9 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Steel (lagged): (88.9 / 4.0 to 164 / 6.4) 9 9 9 9
Steel (lagged): (88.9 / 4.0 to 170 / 8.0) 9 9 9 9 9 9
– blockwork/masonry only
Copper (unlagged): (15.0 / 0.7 to 108 / 1.5) 9 9 9 9
Copper (lagged): (15 / 0.5 to 108 / 1.5) 9 9 9 9
Copper (lagged): (15 / 0.7 to 108 / 1.5) 9 9 9 9 9
Copper (lagged): (50 / 1.8) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Plastic pipes: (outside diameter / wall thickness)
ABS (27 / 2.5 to 110 / 12) 9 9 9 9
PVC (19 / 1.9 to 55 / 2.2) 9 9 9
PVC (>55 / 2.5 to 110 / 8.9) 9 9
PVC (110 / <3.6) 9 9 9
HDPE (110 / 4.2 to 160 / 6.2) 9 9 9
PP (>22 / 1.2 to 160 / 10) 9 9
PP (22 / 1.2) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Used with Rockwool Intumescent Fire Sleeve
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)
Blank seals
Maximum aperture size: 1200 x 600mm
Single batt (60mm thickness) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Double batt (2 x ≥50mm) with ≥100mm air gap 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
Rockwool FirePro Ablative Paint
Additional components:
Rockwool Acoustic Intumescent Sealant
State what additional named components are
Rockwool FirePro Insulated Fire Sleeves
required, such as mastics
Rockwool Conlit bandage (2mm single layer thickness)
Lagging: Rockwool Fire Tube / Conlit Pipe Sections
* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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SILVERFLAME BATTS & COATINGS / STOPSEAL BATTS & COATINGS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 006
number

ASFP product type Coated Stone Wool Batts / Boards

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire – CF513
body and reference

The board has a stone wool core coated with an ablative water based
acrylic sealant on both sides, having excellent fire and electrometric
properties. At normal temperatures, the board installed with sealant
Product description
remains flexible to permit thermal and mechanical movement of the
services. Both products are unaffected by oil, fungus, moisture, vermin,
weather and contain no halogens or asbestos.

Typical applications Service openings in walls

Additional information prEN1366-3 testing also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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SILVERFLAME BATTS & COATINGS / STOPSEAL BATTS & COATINGS
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9
- Concrete
Maximum span; mm 600
Maximum length; mm 1200
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm)
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm)
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to 150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm)
Cable trays/ladders – Ladder 340mm 9 9 9 9
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire tested)
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: (state material and maximum size fire
tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum size
tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to manufacturer
for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: Pyrocoustic or BA 120 Contact the component manufacturer for published test
Sealant / Stopseal or Silverflame Coating details

*Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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SILVERFLAME PUTTY

ASFP URN
RB 004
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type N/A

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12

Supplier’s address:
7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS476
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body

Certifire – CF515
and reference

Silverflame® Putty is a solvent free putty for fire barriers up to 4

Product description hours. It is designed as a joint filler and sealer for use in penetration
seals.

Silverflame putty is designed to remain flexible allowing for thermal

Typical applications and mechanical movement of services around complex and
irregular shapes through walls or floors.

Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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SILVERFLAME PUTTY
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being
penetrated - Concrete
Maximum span; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Maximum length; mm 125 125 125 125 125 125 125 125
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to
50mm)
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm)
Cable trays/ladders – Ladder 340mm
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: (state material and maximum size
fire tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
size tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to
manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: Pyrocoustic or BA 120

Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
Sealant / Stopseal or Silverflame Coating

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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SILVERSEAL MORTAR

ASFP URN
RB 005
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Mortars

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of the

BS476
data sheet claims

3rd party product certification body

Certifire – CF 512
and reference

Silverseal® Fire Mortar is a unique one part synthetic mortar which

when mixed with water produces a trowelable or pourable compound
Product description The seal is strong, non combustible, can be made load bearing and has
a fire resistance to BS 476 part 20 for 4 hours at 100mm thickness, 2
hours at 75mm thickness and.

Suitable for the sealing of openings in walls and floors to prevent the
Typical applications passage of fire and smoke, around service penetrations such as pipes,
cables, ducts, dampers etc.

prEN1366-3 testing also available

Additional information Non Combustibility to BS476 pt4
1 hour at 50mm thickness

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products & product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all installation
information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be available for product use in
different supporting constructions.

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SILVERSEAL MORTAR
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being penetrated
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
– Blockwork, Concrete, Masonry
Maximum width; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
Maximum height; mm 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200 1200
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to250mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
fire tested)
Trunking: Steel 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Maximum pipe or opening size; 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Metal Pipes: Steel/copper up to 60 mm diameter 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Plastic Pipes: to be used with pipe closure device,
see pipe closure evidence for suitable pipes 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
size/type
Fire dampers & ducts: refer to manufacturer for
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
details
Drainage gullies: (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS: Maximum linear dimensions of

9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
1200 mm and area of 1.44 m2

Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
State what additional named components are
Collars, Pipe Wraps and Sleeves can be used
required, such as mastics

*Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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STOPSEAL FIRE PILLOWS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 008
number

ASFP product type Pillows / Bags

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire - CF 514
body and reference

Stopseal Fire Pillows are filled with organic fillers and intumescent
Product description
additives in a waterproof glass cloth bag on the outside.

Stopseal® Fire Pillows are an ideal product to create a temporary or

permanent fire barrier around all types of services to prevent the
Typical applications
passage of fire through a compartment wall or floor, especially suitable
where services are continuously being changed or replaced.

Various sizes and colours are available.

Additional information
Test data also available up to 4 hours

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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STOPSEAL FIRE PILLOWS
Fire resistance classifications for HORIZONTAL
installations*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials being
9 9 9 9 9 9
penetrated – Concrete
Maximum span; mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Maximum length; mm 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000
Small Diameter Individual Cables (< 21mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter Individual Cables (22 to 50mm)
Large Diameter Individual Cables (51 to 80mm)
Small diameter bunches of cables (< 75 mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Medium Diameter bunches of cables (76 to
150mm)
Large Diameter bunched Cables (151 to 250mm)
Cable trays/ladders: (state type & maximum size
9 9 9 9 9 9
fire tested)
Trunking: (state type and maximum size fire tested) 9 9 9 9 9 9
Maximum pipe or opening size; mm
Metal Pipes: (state material and maximum size fire
tested)
Plastic Pipes: (state type and maximum size fire
tested)
Fire dampers & ducts (State type and maximum
size tested, eg 445 x 445mm, or refer to
manufacturer for details)
Drainage gullies (state type & maximum size fire
tested)

BLANK SEALS (indicate what information is

9 9 9 9 9 9
available from the manufacturer)

Additional components: State what additional

Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
named components are required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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CP 643N INTUMESCENT FIRESTOP COLLAR

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 019
number

ASFP product type Pipe Closure device

Manufacturer/supplier Hilti (Gt. Britain) Limited

Supplier’s address: 1 Trafford Wharf Road, Trafford Park, Manchester. M17 1BY

Telephone & Fax Tel: 0800 886 100 Fax: 0800 886 200

Web site www.hilti.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of BS

the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification LPCB Red Book: 090a/02

body and reference

Ready to use Firestop collar made from galvanised steel housing and
Product description
intumescent inserts

Typical applications Firestopping Combustible pipes – PVC, PE and ABS

Additional information Age tested 30 years

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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CP 643N INTUMESCENT FIRESTOP COLLAR
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for
[a] vertical pipes through floors, and 9 9 9 9 9 9
[b] horizontal pipes through walls 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
State type of wall or floor material used in conjunction
with the fire tested product
Lightweight Concrete 9 9 9 9 9 9
Drywall 9 9 9 9
Reinforced concrete wall 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Range of pipe o/diameter tested
ABS in Solid wall Ø50 – 110mm 9 9 9 9 9 9
ABS in a floor Ø50 – 110mm 9 9 9 9
PVC in Drywall Ø50 – 110mm 9
PVC in Solid wall Ø50 – 110mm 9 9 9 9 9 9
PVC in Solid floor Ø50 – 110mm 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
PE in Drywall Ø50 – 110mm 9 9 9 9
PE in Solid wall/floor Ø50 – 110mm 9 9 9 9 9 9
Fire test method BS BS BS
See manufacturers published installation details. Collars
can be fixed to the face of the walls or integrated into the
Fixings required
centre of the walls. Please contact Hilti for specific
approvals
How many collars are required for floors? 1 1 1
How many collars are required for walls? 2 2 2
Additional components:
State what additional named components are required,

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® PIPEWRAPS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 015
number

ASFP product type Pipe Closures

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44(0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS EN 1366-3
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 430
body and reference

Promaseal® Pipe Wrap is an intumescent composition based on

elastomeric thermoplastic polymers, binder and designed to provide
high volume expansion and pressure seal. The product is fire tested to
Product description BS 476 Part 20 and provides a fire resistance of up to 240 minutes.
The pipes tested include PVC, MDPE, HDPE and ABS up to a size of
160mm diameter pipes through concrete / blockwork floors and walls.

Typical applications Closing of plastic pipes passing through compartment walls and floors

Can be used in Promaseal® Fire Barrier and Promaseal® Fire

Additional information Compound.
BS 476 testing also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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PROMASEAL® PIPEWRAPS
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for
[a] vertical pipes through floors, and 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
[b] horizontal pipes through walls 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete
State type of wall or floor material used in Floor Floor Floor Floor
conjunction with the fire tested product – Concrete
and dense block Masonry Masonry Masonry Masonry
Wall Wall Wall Wall
Up to Up to Up to Up to
Range of pipe o/diameter tested
160mm 160mm 160mm 160mm
BS EN BS EN BS EN BS EN 1366-
Fire test method
1366-3 1366-3 1366-3 3
Fixings required See manufacturers published installation details
How many wraps are required for floors? 1 1 1 1
How many wraps are required for walls? 1 1 1 1
Additional components: Wraps to be placed in centre of the structure, they can be
State what additional named components are back filled with Promaseal® Fire Compound or Promaseal®
required, Acrylic Sealant. Can be used in Promaseal® Fire Barrier.

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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STOPSEAL and SILVERFLAME PIPE WRAPS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 007
number

ASFP product type Pipe Closures

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44(0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BSEN1366-3
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire – CF 516
body and reference

Silverflame/Stopseal Pipe Wrap is an intumescent composition based

on elastomeric thermoplastic polymers, binder and designed to provide
high volume expansion and pressure seal. The product is fire tested to
Product description BS 476 part 20 giving a fire resistance of up to 4 hours.
The pipes tested include PVC, Polypropylene, MDPE, HDPE and ABS
up to a size of 160mm diameter pipes through concrete / blockwork
floors and walls.

Typical applications Closing of plastic pipes passing through compartment walls and floors

Can be used in Stopseal & Silverflame Batts, Silverseal Mortar

Additional information BS476 testing also available.
200mm Pipe can also be sealed

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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STOPSEAL and SILVERFLAME PIPE WRAPS
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for
[a] vertical pipes through floors, and 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
[b] horizontal pipes through walls 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Concrete Concrete Concrete Concrete
State type of wall or floor material used in Floor Floor Floor Floor
conjunction with the fire tested product -
Concrete, dense block Masonry Masonry Masonry Masonry
Wall Wall Wall Wall
Range of pipe o/diameter tested Up to 160mm Up to 160mm Up to 160mm Up to 160mm
Fire test method BSEN1366-3 BSEN1366-3 BSEN1366-3 BSEN1366-3
Fixings required See manufacturers published installation details
How many wraps are required for floors? 1 1 1 1
How many wraps are required for walls? 1 1 1 1

Additional components: Wraps to be placed in centre of the structure, they can be back
filled with Silverseal Mortar or Pyrocoustic / BA120 Sealant.
State what additional named components are Can be used in Stopseal & Silverflame Batts. Can also be used
required in Plasterboard

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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ACO SELECTA FIRE GULLY

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 021
number

ASFP product type Fire resisting drainage gully

Manufacturer/supplier ACO Building Drainage

Supplier’s address: ACO Business Centre, Caxton Road, Bedford MK41 0LF UK

Telephone & Fax Tel: 01462 816666 Fax: 01462 851490

Web site www.acobuildingdrainage.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of BS EN 1366-3 Fire resistance tests for service installations – Part 3:
the data sheet claims Penetration seals.

3rd party product certification

CERTIFIRE Certificate of Approval No. CF692
body and reference

Fire resisting drainage gullies to ensure that fire exposure in one zone
Product description
will not pass through water gullies into a different zone.

Typical applications 2 hour application fire resisting floor gully with vertical spigot outlet.

Additional information ACO Selecta fire gully accommodates all types of finished floor detail.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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ACO SELECTA FIRE GULLY
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 90 120 240
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for
[a] vertical pipes through ALL floors Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
[b] horizontal pipes within floor construction No No No No No No
[c] any other use - none No No No No No No
State type of floor material used in conjunction with Concrete
the fire tested product, eg concrete, dense block, floor
110 mm dia
Range of gully o/diameter tested spigot pipe
connection
BS EN
Fire test method
1366-3
Fixings required See manufacturers published installation details
How many collars are required for floors? None
Classified as
EI 120-U/U
Other information
to BS EN
13502-2
Additional components: ACO Fit-In vertical installation kit recommended for
State what additional named components are required, speedy installation.

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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ROCKWOOL TCB CAVITY BARRIERS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 022
number

ASFP product type Small cavity barriers

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool Limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476:Parts 20 & 22
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

body and reference Certificate No.022b/04

Light density, non-combustible stone wool insulation, encapsulated in

Product description
polythene sleeves incorporating flanges to facilitate installation.

Fire stopping between the leaves of a masonry cavity wall, between a

Typical applications
timber frame and masonry outer leaf or between two timber frames.

Additional information Barriers can be installed vertically or horizontally

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL TCB CAVITY BARRIERS

Fire resistance classification*
30
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
E 30 and I 15 E30
England & Wales Scotland
Cavity width range (mm): 50 – 140mm 9 9
Tested / assessed cavity types:
Between masonry inner and outer leaves 9 9
Between timber frame inner leaf and masonry outer leaf 9 9
Between two timber frames 9 9
Maximum drop without support frame (mm) N/A
Maximum drop with support frame (mm) N/A
Maximum horizontal span, with supports; mm N/A
Maximum horizontal span, without supports (mm) Cavity width (mm) Barrier size (mm)
50 – 55 65 x 65
56 – 65 75 x 75
66 – 75 85 x 85
76 – 80 90 x 90
81 – 90 100 x 100
91 – 100 110 x 110
101 – 110 120 x 120
111 – 120 130 x 130
121 – 130 140 x 140
131 - 140 150 x 150
Is system tested for vertical use? Yes
Is system also tested for horizontal use? Yes
Do installation details specify if support framing needed? N/A
Are joints in line or staggered? In line
Are joints butted or over lapped? Butted
Are installation details available for service penetrations
N/A
through the cavity barrier?
Additional components: None

* Contact the component manufacturer for published test details

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL TCB CAVITY BARRIERS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 022
number

ASFP product type Small cavity barriers

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool Limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476:Parts 20 & 22
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

body and reference Certificate No.022b/04

Light density, non-combustible stone wool insulation, encapsulated in

Product description
polythene sleeves incorporating flanges to facilitate installation.

Fire stopping between the leaves of a masonry cavity wall, between a

Typical applications
timber frame and masonry outer leaf or between two timber frames.

Additional information Barriers can be installed vertically or horizontally

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL TCB CAVITY BARRIERS

Fire resistance classification*
30
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC
E 30 and I 15 E30
England & Wales Scotland
Cavity width range (mm): 50 – 140mm 9 9
Tested / assessed cavity types:
Between masonry inner and outer leaves 9 9
Between timber frame inner leaf and masonry outer leaf 9 9
Between two timber frames 9 9
Maximum drop without support frame (mm) N/A
Maximum drop with support frame (mm) N/A
Maximum horizontal span, with supports; mm N/A
Maximum horizontal span, without supports (mm) Cavity width (mm) Barrier size (mm)
50 – 55 65 x 65
56 – 65 75 x 75
66 – 75 85 x 85
76 – 80 90 x 90
81 – 90 100 x 100
91 – 100 110 x 110
101 – 110 120 x 120
111 – 120 130 x 130
121 – 130 140 x 140
131 - 140 150 x 150
Is system tested for vertical use? Yes
Is system also tested for horizontal use? Yes
Do installation details specify if support framing needed? N/A
Are joints in line or staggered? In line
Are joints butted or over lapped? Butted
Are installation details available for service penetrations through
N/A
the cavity barrier?
Additional components: None

* Contact the component manufacturer for published test details

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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BA120 & PYROCOUSTIC SEALANT
ASFP URN
RB 002
Unique product reference number

ASFP product type Sealant / Mastic Coatings

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire – CF517
body and reference

BA120 & Pyrocoustic Sealants is a one part, intumescent acrylic

emulsion. It is designed to resist the passage of both fire and sound.
Product description The sealant will intumesce and form a char that produces a smoke seal
when exposed to the heat of a fire. In normal use it will maintain the
sound reduction index of a structure.

Around wooden, steel, masonry and partition structures. All service

Typical applications
types in either vertical or horizontal orientation.

Offers up to 5 hours integrity with 3 hours insulation.

EN1366-4 testing also available.
Additional information
Used in conjunction with other approved Firestopit penetration sealing
products, with all service types, in either vertical or horizontal orientation

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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BA120 & PYROCOUSTIC SEALANT
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for vertical or horizontal
orientation in a wall:
Vertical and horizontal wall and floor constructions 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal
Used as horizontal floor seal: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
Maximum gap mm 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Type of backing product required (generic) Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene

Minimum gap mm 5 5 5 5
Is the system double or single sided? Single Single Single Single
Is the seal tested for movement?
Refer to manufacturer
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
State what additional named components are required, details
such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® ACRYLIC SEALANT

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 011
number

ASFP product type Sealant / Mastic Coatings

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0) 1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 431
body and reference

Promaseal® Acrylic Sealant is a one part, intumescent acrylic emulsion.

It is designed to resist the passage of both fire and sound. The sealant
Product description will intumesce and form a char that produces a smoke seal when
exposed to the heat of a fire. In normal use it will maintain the sound
reduction index of a structure.

Around wooden, steel, masonry and partition structures. All joint seals
Typical applications
in either vertical or horizontal orientation.

Offers up to 300 minutes integrity with 180 minutes insulation.

Additional information
EN1366-4 testing also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the end-use application.

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PROMASEAL® ACRYLIC SEALANT
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for vertical or horizontal
orientation in a wall: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Vertical and horizontal wall and floor orientations
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal
Used as horizontal floor seal: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
Maximum gap mm 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Type of backing product required (generic) Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene
Minimum gap mm 5 5 5 5
Is the system double or single sided? Single Single Single Single
Refer to Refer to Refer to Refer to
Is the seal tested for movement? manufacture manufacture manufacture manufacture
r r r r
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
State what additional named components are required, details
such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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PROMASEAL® EXPANSION JOINT STRIP

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 012
number

ASFP product type Linear Gap Sealing / Pre-Formed Elastomeric Seals

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401

Web site www.promat.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire Certificate No. CF 560
body and reference

Promaseal® Expansion Joint Strip is elastomeric acoustic foam

laminated with an intumescent compound on both sides forming a
Product description
sandwich. Promaseal® Expansion Joint Strip is a flexible water
resistant seal that expands when exposed to heat of a fire.

It is designed to perform as a 120 minute barrier in construction

Typical applications
movement joints in walls or floors.

Additional information BS EN 1366-4 test data also available.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between BS products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for vertical or horizontal
orientation in a wall: Yes
9 9 9 9
Suitable for installation in Walls and Floors of
Masonry,
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal
9 9 9 9
Blockwork or Concrete construction.
Used as horizontal floor seal: 9 9 9 9
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
Maximum gap mm 150 150 150 150
Type of backing product required (generic) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minimum gap mm 10 10 10 10
Is the system double or single sided? Single Single Single Single
refer to refer to refer to refer to
Is the seal tested for movement? manufacture manufacture manufacture manufacture
r r r r
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
State what additional named components are required, details
such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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PROMASEAL® SILICONE SEALANT
ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 010
number

ASFP product type Sealant / Mastic Coatings / Linear Joint Seals

Manufacturer/supplier Promat UK Limited

Supplier’s address: The Sterling Centre, Eastern Road, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 2TD
Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1344 381 400 Fax: +44 (0)1344 381 401
Web site www.promat.co.uk
Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476
the data sheet claims
3rd party product certification
Certifire Certificate No. CF 424
body and reference

Promaseal® Silicone Sealant is a one-part silicone sealant. It has

excellent adhesion to porous and non-porous substrates used in the
construction industry. High performance fire rated silicone sealant for
Product description fire sealing applications. Neutral curing fire rated silicone sealant with
excellent weatherability, flexibility and being odourless. Primerless
silicone sealant offering 240 minutes fire resistance to BS 476 Parts 20
& 22.
Promaseal® Silicone Sealant can be used for fire protection sealing of
Typical applications curtain walling, building facades, expansion joints, doorframes and
block work walls etc.
Offers up to 4 hours integrity with up to 240 minutes insulation.
Additional information

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for vertical or horizontal
orientation in a wall: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Vertical and horizontal [wall and floor constructions]
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Concrete, Masonry, Blockwork
Used as horizontal floor seal: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
Maximum gap mm 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Type of backing product required (generic) Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene

Minimum gap mm 5 5 5 5
Single & Single & Single & Single &
Is the system double or single sided?
Double Double Double Double
Is the seal tested for movement?
Refer to manufacturer
Promaseal Silicone Sealant can withstand +/-25%
Additional components:
movement
State what additional named components are required,
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
such as mastics
details

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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PYROLASTIC SILICONE SEALANT

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 003
number

ASFP product type Sealant / Mastic Coatings / Linear Joint Seals

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS476
the data sheet claims
3rd party product certification
Certifire – CF511
body and reference

Pyrolastic® Fire Rated Silicone is a one-part silicone sealant. It has

excellent adhesion to porous and non-porous substrates used in the
construction industry. High performance fire rated silicone sealant for
Product description fire sealing applications up to 100mm wide. Neutral curing fire rated
silicone sealant with excellent weatherability, flexibility and being
odourless. Primerless silicone sealant offering a 4-hour fire rating to
BS476 part 20 &22.
Pyrolastic Fire Rated Silicone Sealant can be used for fire protection
Typical applications sealing of curtain walling, building facades, expansion joints,
doorframes and block work walls etc.
Additional information Offers up to 4 hours integrity with up to 4 hours insulation.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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PYROLASTIC SILICONE SEALANT
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for vertical or horizontal
orientation in a wall: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Vertical and horizontal wall and floor constructions
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal
9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Concrete, Masonry, Blockwork
Used as horizontal floor seal: 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
Maximum gap mm 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Type of backing product required (generic) Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene Polyethylene
Minimum gap mm 5 5 5 5
Single & Single & Single & Single &
Is the system double or single sided?
Double Double Double Double
Is the seal tested for movement?
Refer to manufacturer
Additional components:
Contact the component manufacturer for published test
State what additional named components are required, details
such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL FIREPRO ACOUSTIC INTUMESCENT SEALANT
ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 025
number

ASFP product type Linear joint seals

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool Limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax:+44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476: Parts 20 & 22
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

body and reference Certificate No.022b/05

Product description Water based acrylic sealant

Typical applications Suitable for sealing joints and service penetrations in fire walls,
partitions, fire rated door frames and glazing systems

Additional information In addition to maintaining the fire performance of the construction, the
sealant may also be used for sealing joints to provide an acoustic seal.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
Walls - masonry to masonry – single seals (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤10mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 15mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤30mm, Seal depth: 15mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤30mm, Seal depth: 30mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9
Walls - masonry to masonry – single seals (to non-fire side)
Joint width: ≤10mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤20mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤25mm, Seal depth: 20mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤40mm, Seal depth: 20mm, with PE backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Walls - masonry to masonry – double seals
Joint width: ≤10mm, Both seal depths: 10mm, with PE backing rods * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤15mm, Both seal depths: 15mm, with PE backing rods * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤30mm, Both seal depths: 30mm, with PE backing rods * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Walls – Masonry to Hardwood – single seals (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9 9 9 9 9
Walls – Masonry to Softwood – single seals (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤25mm, Seal depth: 12mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9
Walls – Masonry to Steel – single seals (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9 9
Floors – Aerated concrete to Aerated concrete – single seals (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤30mm, Seal depth: 15mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Floors – Aerated concrete to Aerated concrete – single seal (to non-fire side)
Joint width: ≤10mm, Seal depth: 6mm, with PE backing rods * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤20mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with PE backing rods 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤25mm, Seal depth: 15mm, with PE backing rods * 9 9 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with PE backing rods * 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
Floors – Aerated concrete to Hardwood – single seal (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9
Floors – Aerated concrete to Softwood – single seal (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤25mm, Seal depth: 12mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9
Floors – Masonry to Steel – single seals (to fire side)
Joint width: ≤15mm, Seal depth: 10mm, with Ethafoam backing rod * 9 9 9 9
Joint width: ≤50mm, Seal depth: 25mm, with Ethafoam backing rod 9 9 9 9

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ROCKWOOL FIREPRO ACOUSTIC INTUMESCENT SEALANT [continued]
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal See above
Used as horizontal floor seal: Yes - see above for details
Masonry, aerated concrete, timber and steel
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
See above for details
Maximum gap mm 50mm
See above for type of backing rods required
Type of backing product required (generic) Contact Rockwool for appropriate diameter of
backing rods
Minimum gap mm No minimum gap considered
Is the system double or single sided? Both - see above for details
Is the seal tested for movement? No
Polyethylene backing rods – various
Additional components: diameters
Etha foam backing rods – various diameters

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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ROCKWOOL FIREPRO LINEAR AND TRAPEZOIDAL FIRE STOPS
ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 026
number

ASFP product type Linear joint seals

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool Limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax: +44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476: Parts 20 & 22
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB)

body and reference Certificate No.022b/03

High density mineral fibre strips and shaped infill blocks

Product description
Can be supplied with glass tissue facings or polythene encapsulated

Fire stopping for up to 4 hours between the head of a block-work wall

Typical applications and the underside of a concrete deck, composite deck or profiled metal
deck.

The system comprises of strips of non-combustible stone wool

insulation acting as a linear fire seal between the head of the wall and
Additional information
the underside of the deck (troughs) and pre-shaped blocks to fit into the
profiles of the metal deck.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL FIREPRO LINEAR FIRESTOPS 2 and 3A and TRAPEZOIDAL FIRESTOP 3B
Fire resistance classification*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 60 120 180 240
E I E I E I E I
A horizontal fire stopping system intended for use between the
head of a blockwork wall or structural steel beam and the
underside of a profiled metal deck or concrete deck.
Linear Fire Stop 2 (with Trapezoidal Fire Stop 3B where
necessary)
Minimum fire stop width (mm) over wall line. 100 100 100 100 150 150 200 200

Figure 1: Profiled metal deck over blockwork wall

Linear Fire Stop 3A (with Trapezoidal Fire Stop 3B where
necessary)
Minimum fire stop width (mm) over wall or beam line. 100 100 100 100 100 100 150 150
Fire stop can extend outside wall or beam line if necessary,
depending on location of deck profiles.

Figure 2: Metal deck with profiles positioned symmetrically to

wall
Below: Blockwork or masonry wall (minimum density:
400kg/m³, minimum width: see above) or structural steel
Supporting construction materials on each side of seal: beam (minimum upper flange width: see above)
Above: Concrete floor, profiled composite floor deck or
profiled steel roof deck.
Used as horizontal floor seal: No
Tested materials on either side of linear seal See above
Maximum gap (between head of wall or beam and underside of Should not exceed wall width (up to a maximum of 200mm
deck) for Linear FireStop 2 and 160mm for Linear FireStop 3A).
Type of backing product required (generic) None
Minimum gap mm 10mm
Is the system double or single sided? N/A
Is the seal tested for movement? No
Additional components: None

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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STOPSEAL LINEAR GAP SEAL

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 001
number

ASFP product type Linear Gap Sealing / Pre-Formed Elastomeric Seals

Manufacturer/supplier Firestopit Limited

Supplier’s address: Westminster Industrial Estate, Tamworth Road, Measham, DE12 7DS

Telephone & Fax Tel: +44 (0)1530 515130 Fax: +44 (0)1530 273564

Web site www.firestopit.com

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS476
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification

Certifire CF507
body and reference

Stopseal® Linear Gap Seal is elastomeric acoustic foam laminated with

an intumescent compound on both sides forming a sandwich. Stopseal
Product description
Linear Gap Seal is a flexible water resistant seal that expands when
exposed to heat of a fire.

It is designed to perform as a 2 barrier in construction movement joints

Typical applications
in walls or floors.

EN1366-4 test data also available.

4 Hour linear gap seals also available
Additional information
It can also be used as a fire barrier inside cable trunkings allowing for
the installation of further cables.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.

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 LINEAR JOINT SEALS TYPE 7

STOPSEAL LINEAR GAP SEAL

Fire resistance classification*

SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
State if system is suitable for vertical or horizontal
orientation in a wall: Yes
9 9 9 9
Suitable for installation in Walls and Floors of
Masonry,
Supporting construction materials on each side of
seal 9 9 9 9
Blockwork or Concrete construction.
Used as horizontal floor seal: 9 9 9 9
Tested materials on either side of linear seal?
Maximum gap mm 150 150 150 150
Type of backing product required (generic) N/A N/A N/A N/A
Minimum gap mm 10 10 10 10
Is the system double or single sided? Single Single Single Single

Is the seal tested for movement? refer to refer to refer to refer to

manufacturer manufacturer manufacturer manufacturer
(yes/no/ refer to manufacturers) s s s s
Additional components:
State what additional named components are Contact the component manufacturer for published test details
required, such as mastics

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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 VERTICAL FIRE STOPPING IN EXTERNAL CLADDING SYSTEMS TYPE 8

ROCKWOOL FIREPRO SP FIRESTOP SLABS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 023
number

Firestopping vertically within rainscreen cladding or other façade

ASFP product type
cladding system

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax:+44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476: parts 20 & 22
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification Loss prevention certification board (LPCB)

body and reference Certificate nos.022b/01 (sp60) & 022b/02 (sp120)

High density, non-combustible stone wool insulation slabs, aluminium

Product description
foil applied to both faces

Fire sealing across a cavity gap between a concrete wall and:

A curtain wall system or,
Typical applications
A cladding / panel system with non-combustible insulation core or,
Between the leaves of a masonry cavity wall.

Barriers can be installed vertically or horizontally. Cut on site to suit

Additional information
cavity width.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL FIREPRO SP FIRE STOP SLABS

Fire resistance classification (minutes)*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
SP 60 FireStop slab (1000 x 650 x 75mm) 9 9 9 9
SP120 FireStop slab (1000 x 650 x 90mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
1. Between concrete / blockwork walls and masonry curtain wall
State the materials on either side of linear seal? or cladding / non-combustible cored panels.
2. Between the leaves of a masonry cavity wall
State if system is tested for ventilated/drained
No
cavity? (see Section 14 of main text)
Is system tested for non-ventilated cavity?
Yes
(see Section 14 of main text)
Maximum span of fire stop product: (mm) 400mm
Maximum cavity gap (mm) 400mm
Minimum cavity gap (mm) 50mm
Is mechanical support needed? Yes - Steel brackets @ 500mm centres
Is the seal tested for movement? No
SP-S brackets for cavity widths up to, and including 100mm.
SP-L brackets for cavity widths up to, and including 400mm.
Additional components: Aluminium foil tape to joints between adjacent fire stops for
cavity widths between 250mm and 400mm
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application.

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 HORIZONTAL FIRE STOPPING IN EXTERNAL CLADDING SYSTEMS TYPE 9

ROCKWOOL FIREPRO SP FIRESTOP SLABS

ASFP URN
Unique product reference RB 023
number

Firestopping horizontally within rainscreen cladding or other façade

Asfp product type
cladding system

Manufacturer/supplier Rockwool limited

Supplier’s address: Pencoed, Bridgend, CF35 6NY

Telephone & fax Tel: +44 (0)871 222 1780 Fax:+44 (0)1656 862302

Web site www.rockwool.co.uk

Contact e-mail address [email protected]

Test method used as a basis of

BS 476: parts 20 & 22
the data sheet claims

3rd party product certification Loss prevention certification board (LPCB)

body and reference Certificate nos.022b/01 (sp60) & 022b/02 (sp120)

High density, non-combustible stone wool insulation slabs, aluminium

Product description
foil applied to both faces

Fire sealing across a cavity gap between a concrete wall and:

A curtain wall system or,
Typical applications
A cladding / panel system with non-combustible insulation core or,
Between the leaves of a masonry cavity wall.

Barriers can be installed vertically or horizontally. Cut on site to suit

Additional information
cavity width.

NOTE 1: The information in this data sheet is intended to allow simple differentiation between products &
product claims.
Do contact the manufacturer for product availability, product sizes, correct system selection and all
installation information such as movement capability. Further test information may be available may be
available for product use in different supporting constructions.
NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation
criteria for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it
does not formally imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all
specific classifications for the end-use application.

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ROCKWOOL FIREPRO SP FIRE STOP SLABS

Fire resistance classification (minutes)*
SERVICE CHARACTERISTIC 30 60 90 120
E I E I E I E I
SP 60 FireStop slab (1000 x 650 x 75mm) 9 9 9 9
SP120 FireStop slab (1000 x 650 x 90mm) 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
1. Between concrete / composite floor and masonry curtain wall or
State the materials on either side of linear cladding / non-combustible cored panels.
seal?
2. Between the leaves of a masonry cavity wall
State if system is tested for ventilated/drained
No
cavity? (see Section 14 of main text)
Is system tested for non-ventilated cavity?
Yes
(see Section 14 of main text)
Maximum span of fire stop product: (mm) 400mm
Maximum cavity gap (mm) 400mm
Minimum cavity gap (mm) 50mm
Is mechanical support needed? Yes - Steel brackets @ 500mm centres
Is the seal tested for movement? No
SP-S brackets for cavity widths up to, and including 100mm.
SP-L brackets for cavity widths up to, and including 400mm.
Additional components: Aluminium foil tape to seal top joint between adjacent fire stops for
cavity widths between 250mm and 400mm
Contact the component manufacturer for published test details

* Other fire resistance classification periods may be available. Contact the manufacturer for further information

NOTE 2: For simplicity of presentation, the letters ‘E’ and ‘I’ are used to indicate fire integrity & fire insulation criteria
for test data arising from either BS or BS EN test methods. For data arising from BS test methods it does not formally
imply EN Classification to EN 13501-2. Contact the manufacturer for confirmation of all specific classifications for the
end-use application

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