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Fire-rated screens and doors are important safety features in buildings because they help prevent the spread of fire and smoke, protecting occupants and allowing for safe evacuation.
Buildings are often divided into fire compartments, which are areas enclosed by fire-resistant walls, floors, and ceilings. By containing the fire to its origin, the risk of it spreading throughout the building is reduced, minimising damage and increasing the chances of successful firefighting.
Overall, fire-rated screens and doors are crucial components of a building's passive fire protection system. They play a vital role in containing fire, preventing the spread of smoke, providing safe escape routes, and complying with fire safety regulations — all of which contribute to the overall safety of occupants and the preservation of property.
By adding our specialists into your design team we always ensure that the relevant questions are asked and at the correct time, providing comprehensive cover on all project compliance and Part B regulation requirements.
This includes (but is not limited to) demonstrating endorsement through the production of qualified test evidence, product certification, future maintenance planning, and relevant legislation.
Our team are available for consultation and to advise, where available, how products can be fully integrated to ensure all the above responsibilities are met and qualified accordingly.
The terms "E" and "Ei" are commonly used to indicate fire ratings in the context of fire-resistant doors or glass systems.
The "E" rating refers to the fire integrity of a door or a closure system. It measures the ability to resist the passage of flames and hot gases during a fire. An E-rated solution is designed to maintain structural integrity and prevent the spread of fire from one area to another for a specified duration.
The "Ei" rating is similar to the E rating, but it also references a requirement for the system to provide additional thermal insulation. This means that an Ei-rated solution not only prevents the passage of flames and hot gases, but also limits heat transfer from one side of the door to the other.
When selecting fire-rated doors or screens for your building it is crucial to ensure that they meet the required E or Ei ratings for the intended application, while complying with the applicable building codes and regulations.
All of our group fire rated products are available on the NBS Source platform.
Use the links below to add our range of Radii Planet Group's certified fire rated doors and glazed screens directly into your specification.
Radii Planet House,
Edward Way,
Burgess Hill,
RH15 9TZ
Company Number: 10876634