Internal Fire Corridor

The provision of escape routes or the subdivision of areas within a building can save lives and business essential areas from fire. Containing a fire to a specific area can mean the difference between losing the building and being able to continue business with minimal damage. Corridors and compartments need not be gloomy artificially lit areas, glass can be used to allow light and vision with predictable fire performance.

Pilkington's range of fire rated products allows designers to keep the openness of the internal structure and provide passive fire protection for the required period. In addition to keeping back the flames the insulating products turn an opaque white keeping the surfaces and heat radiation down in the protected areas. Common applications are for between 30 and 120 minutes of protection. For longer periods please contact us. It is essential that the glass products are used and fitted into an integrated tested assembly to ensure that all the elements work together. Pilkington have carried out numerous tests in timber, steel, doors, screens and even with glass overhead to ensure that there is a product to suit nearly every application.

All of the Pilkington fire rated products can be used in areas where extra features such as sprinklers are used.

Fire routes not only let people escape but can also allow the emergency services in to get to the critical areas.

Fire Protection