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Case Study: Upgrading Fire Compartmentation at Kenbrook House
The retrofit of the six-storey apartment block was carried
out by principal contractor Wates, on behalf of Camden Council. Nene Valley
Fire was instructed to upgrade the loft space above the existing ceilings,
which had been constructed from plaster with an unknown fire rating.
A TBA
Firefly FB180 Ablative Batt Floor and Wall System was installed, providing a
reliable compartmentation solution for the loft space. Effective
compartmentation is imperative to building safety, particularly for
multi-storey and multiple occupancy buildings, to slow the spread of fire and
smoke. The specified system achieves this in accordance with BS EN 1363-1:2020
and BS EN 1364-2 for unloaded floors, providing 90 minutes integrity, 60
minutes insulation.
Robin Richardson,
Associate Director at Nene Valley Fire, comments: “The Ablative Floor
and Wall Batt System was a fairly new application type to us, having been more
familiar with TBA Firefly cavity barriers previously. However, we found the
installation to be straightforward, aided by the prior preparation of the loft
areas by Wates and the way different elements of the system worked together to
deliver the required performance.
“Encon’s enthusiasm and energy were central to us
choosing them as our distributor partner, and their excellent communication
helped to navigate any potential hold ups to ensure we received materials when
we needed them. This was one of our first big projects with Encon and it
certainly won’t be the last!”
Laura Sanders, Branch Director, Encon & Nevill Long Northampton, adds: “We really
enjoyed supporting Nene Valley Fire on this project, working closely with our
customer and TBA Firefly to deliver an optimised solution. Together, we ensured
that everything arrived, either to site or the customer’s yard, as required. Projects
like this show the importance of strong relationships in our industry, ultimately
striving to deliver a better outcome for residents.”
Encon & Nevill Long Northampton is a dedicated Fire
Protection Centre, stocking a wide range of passive fire protection solutions
from trusted brands. The branch also supports customers across The Encon
Group’s specialist distribution divisions: Encon Insulation, Nevill Long
Interior Systems and Encon Construction Products.
To find out more
about how our knowledgeable and friendly team at Northampton can support your
next project, email the branch or call 01604 667 430.
For more information
on TBA Firefly FB180 Batt Floor and
Wall System, listen to our Burning Wisdom Podcast.
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