Passive fire protection is constantly being reviewed to improve tenant safety in social housing and prevent the spread of fire. Most of the common fire pathways have been identified and closed off (e.g. firedoors, pipe collars etc). Other routes for fire to spread are now being discovered, such as meter boxes mounted within the internal walls.
Back in November 2012 Ritherdon carried out fire testing at Chiltern International Ltd., which is now known as BM Trada. The FireSeal and fire rated Meter Box were tested and achieved >60 minutes ‘integrity performance’ or resistance. Subsequent testing was carried out in September 2014 and there is now a FireSeal Vented and Riser FireSeal.
All these products have been installed at various locations in the country. They are quick and easy to install and reinstate the integrity of a firewall which has been compromised. All products are tested to BS EN 1363, EN 1364 and EN 1366
Ritherdon have been established since 1895, are renowned for the quality of their workmanship and innovative ideas. The products are manufactured in their factory in Darwen, Lancashire.
Ritherdon also have a standard range of doors and frames which fit over damaged meter boxes, they are simple to fit without having to disconnect the utilities, therefore,
a major saving in labour but also not having to renew the whole meter box which is very costly. The Ritherdon range of doors and frames are fitted in 2-15 minutes, providing a robust solution rather than more GRP which can be easily damaged again.
To learn more please visit our website www.ritherdon.co.uk
