What is passive fire protection?
Passive fire protection is one of two general types of fire protection systems. Passive fire protection systems are designed to contain fire and smoke to a limited area and slow down the level of residence or commercial buildings. Examples of passive fire protection include materials and chemicals that are slowed and fire resistant. Instead, these measures slow down the fire and try to reduce damage to smaller space. Restrictions or slowing down the spread of flames and smoke is important in giving people more time for safe evacuation. It may also limit physical or structural damage to the building. On the other hand, the purpose of the active fire protection system is to detect and extinguish fire. Examples of active measures include smoke and fire detectors, alarm systems and automatic spraying systems. They inhibit or resist the spread of fire. Gypsum plasterons containing gypsum is one of the examples of passive fire protection material. The gypsum is a gypsum, also known as hemIhydrate of calcium sulfate. Gypsum generally has a high water content and releases water vapor when exposed to extreme heat, slowing down the speed at which it will burn.
Fire resistant materials are those that will not burn and last high temperatures. Walls and floors made of concrete block are considered passive fire protection because the concrete does not burn. Steel, on the other hand, can lose its integrity when exposed to high temperatures and collapse in the event of a fire. Concrete maintains its structural integrity under high heat.
Other passive fire protection products include fire stops, fire doors and fire shock absorbers. The fire stop is any seal located around doors, joints, ceilings or pipes. It is often used as stops composed of a substance called intumercesce. Intumercesces turns its original size several times when exposed to high temperaturesIM, blocking the spread of fire and smoke. The fire doors are specially designed to reduce the spread of fire and smoke between the rooms. Fire shock absorbers used in air conditioning and ventilation pipes prevent the spread of fire and smoke inside the pipeline.
There is a wide range of used chemicals resistant to combine and flame. Many of these materials are considered dangerous and require special handling of certified and licensed experts. Many companies are entitled to manage these chemicals and install other passive fire protection products. These companies should be familiar with the requirements of local building regulations and other relevant rules and regulations in the areas that serve.