Fire Stopping – Transmitting Station

Compartmentalisation involves installing fire-resistant barriers that prevent or slow down the spread of fire and smoke between different areas of the building. To achieve the desired fire rating, the barriers must be constructed using fire-rated materials and installed in accordance with the relevant building codes and standards.

In addition to compartmentalising the rooms, the project also involves sealing penetrations in the walls and floors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke through gaps around pipes, cables, and ducts. The sealing materials used must also be fire-rated and installed to the appropriate standards to ensure they are effective in preventing fire and smoke spread.

The project team will work closely with the site management to ensure that the fire protection measures are installed with minimal disruption to the station’s operations. The team will also ensure that the installation work is completed safely and to the highest quality standards to provide the best protection against fire risks

Activities

Fire Stopping and Penetrations at a Transmitting Station
This project focuses on enhancing fire protection measures at the Transmitting Station. The primary activities include compartmentalising various rooms, such as the PSB Room, Transmitting Room, Test Load Room, Main LV Room, LV Room, Pie Room, and Combiner Room, for up to 120 minutes.

All products supplied by Envirograf

Penetration 1

Penetration Compartmentalisation Part 1: Products Used
The following products were utilised to compartmentalise Penetration 1:

HW01 white intumescent coating (Product 42)
IWS Cable and Pipe Sleeves (Product 110)
AM White Mastic (Product 58)
Intumescent Coated Slab (Product 4)

All of the above-mentioned products were carefully installed and applied to provide at least 120 minutes of fire protection, as per the guidelines outlined in BS EN 13501-1.

Penetration 2

Components of Penetration Compartmentalisation 2
The following materials were applied and installed to achieve optimal results:

Product 42 HW01 White Intumescent Coating
Products 110 IWS Cable Pipe Sleeves
Product 58: AM White Mastic
Product 4 Intumescent Coated Slab

These applications and installations meet the standard of providing at least 120 minutes of fire protection, in accordance with BS EN 1301-1.

Penetration 3

Compartmentation of Penetrations 3: Products Used for Installation

The following products were applied and installed:

Product 42 HW01 White Intumescent Coating
Products 110 IWS Cable Pipe Sleeves
Product 110: CBC Cable Baskets
Product 58: AM White Mastic
Product 40 Impregnated Fire Resistant Sponge
Product 4 Intumescent Coated Slab

All applications and installations achieve a minimum of 120 minutes fire protection, in accordance with BS EN 1301-1

Penetration 4

Compartmentation of Penetrations 4 involved the installation and application of several products that provide fire protection for a minimum of 120 minutes in accordance with BS EN 1301-1. These products include: