Firemac FM Blue Testing
Firmeac FM Blue has been testing for a range of applications and to a number of international standards. The production and testing Firemac FM Blue is carried under Third Party Certification schemes operated by UL and IFC Certification.
Firemac FM Blue has been subjected to a rigorous set of fire tests in internationally recognised laboratories.
Firemac FM Blue walls, ceilings, ductwork, and services enclosures have been tested to BS 476 (Parts 20,22, and 24), EN 1364-1:2015, BS EN 1364-2:1999, and UL 263, and give up to four hours' fire protection.
Exceptionally robust and fire resistant, Firemac FM Blue fire barriers, ductwork, and service enclosures provide a convenient and effective means of fire containment. Unlike many fire protection systems - which are prone to damage during the life of the building and failure when subjected to impact or hose streams in fire conditions - Firemac FM Blue systems provide a reliable fire containment system under the most onerous of conditions, helping to preserve life, property, and critical services.
WALLS
Firemac FM Blue steel-framed, non-loadbearing walls have fire resistance periods up to four hours tested to BS 476-22:1987 for fire attack from either face.
CEILINGS
Firemac FM Blue steel-framed, self-supporting ceiling systems are fire resistant for up to four hours (four hours integrity and two hours insulation) to BS EN 1364-2:1999 and BS 476-22:1987, for fire attack from below and from above.
DUCTWORK
Firemac FM Blue ducts can be built up to 10 m wide x 3 m high, and the FM Blue fire-resisting ventilation ductwork system, when tested to BS 476-24:1987, satisfies the stability and integrity performance criteria for up to four hours. Insulated Firemac FM Blue duct systems satisfy the stability, integrity, and insulation criteria for up to two hours.
ENCLOSURES TO BUILDING SERVICES
The Firemac FM Blue fire-resisting enclosures provide fire resistance for up to four hours (integrity and insulation) to BS 476-20:1987 (ISO 834:1985) when exposed to fire within or outside the enclosure.
Additionally, air leakage complies with the requirements of High Pressure Class C ductwork listed within the B&ES (formally HVCA) document DW/144. The Firemac FM Blue wall systems satisfy the performance requirements of BS 5234-2 for severe duty and the maximum crowd pressure rating (3 kN/m).