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FRS Protects Valuables with Fire Storerooms

Announcement posted by Fire Rating Solutions 28 Nov 2018

Fire protection specialists FRS is able to build fire, smoke and air resistant storerooms for customised needs and budget. Businesses that require fire storerooms to protect archival materials, merchandise and communication rooms within the building, office or warehouse will find the expertise of FRS and products beneficial.

 

The recent fires in California have shown the devastation and loss fires can bring to homes and businesses. The Camp Fire that broke out near the community of Pulga on the morning of November 8 burned more than 153,000 acres. The fire devastated Paradise, population 26,000, west of Pulga, burning down an estimated 80 to 90 percent of the homes in the city.  In Southern California, firefighters battling another fire near Los Angeles that has claimed three lives and has burned nearly 97,000 acres and destroyed more than 1,600 homes and other structures.

 

FRS will inspect the site to determine the best type of construction and protection required to suit specific needs including issues such as access, air conditioning, lighting etc. These storerooms can be manufactured to provide up to four hours combustion protection.

 

To be prepared for the unexpected is wise and flame-resistant storeroom products from FRS such as fire boards and Hebel blockwork can go a long way in preventing loss. Specialist fire boards can assist with the protection of structural steel as well as the construction of fire rated walls, ceilings and bulkheads. There are a range of boards in varying thicknesses designed to suit many applications required to protect life and property from fire.

 

Hebel blocks are designed to withstand heat up to 1300 degrees C and have high fire resistance performance. Readily available, fast to install onsite and easy to cut for service penetrations, Hebel panels are lightweight compared with precast concrete panels at a quarter of the density. Hebel panels contain anti-corrosion steel reinforcement for added strength and are available in a range of lengths for applications including walls, floors and external cladding.

 

FRS provide expert installation and/or supply of passive combustion protection products, advice, maintenance and annual audits. These passive protection requirements may vary from penetration fire sealing, PVC pipe penetration sealing, vermiculite spray, paint an audit of the building. FRS is also able to meet any certification requirements.  

 

For more information on fire collars, speed panel, fire resistant board, fire rated paint and more, visit https://www.fireratingsolutions.com.au/