Fire Rated
Ductwork.
In 2018 ASM became a licensed provider for the manufacture and installation of Flameshield fire rated ductwork.
Flameshield Fireduct is a unique, non-coated, fire rated ductwork fabricated from galvanised sheet steel on dedicated, state-of-the-art equipment.
The Flameshield Fireduct system has been fully tested under cellulosic fire conditions and has successfully passed test standards EN 1366 Parts 1 and 8, alongside BS 476 Part 24 and ISO 6944 (1985). The Flameshield Fireduct system is listed in the Loss Prevention Certification Board (LPCB) and is a certified fire safety product in the specifiers bible ‘The Red Book Live’.
Fully approved by local authority building control officers, consultants and building’s insurers, Flameshield Fireduct is manufactured in compliance with the FPC quality control plan and is installed by certified contractors under the LPS 1531 installer scheme. Our products are certified to BS.EN. 15871 and BS.EN. 12101-7, as per the CPR/harmonisation program which became law and superseded British Standards on July 1st 2013.
The unique fabrication process for Flameshield Fireduct has many distinct benefits which include:
- Quicker to Manufacture and Install - no need for the application of external coating
- More Environmentally Friendly - At least six production processes are eliminated.
- Handles Internal and External Heat - Gas temperatures in excess of 1100°C
The Flameshield Fireduct system is suitable for all ventilation and extraction systems where 2 or 4 hours fire resistance is required by the building codes and standards.
Flameshield Fireduct is fully authorised for use in the following areas:
- Kitchen Extraction Systems
- Smoke Extraction Systems
- Car Park Extraction Systems
- Stair Pressurisation Systems
- Ventilation Systems
- Passive Ventilation