FIREPROOFING

Fireproofing is a compliant form of building protection that is ready to protect the steel and building in the happening of a fire. Passive systems are continuously in place as opposed to active systems, such as sprinklers, which are required to trigger before they perform protection. Life safety plays a vital role in the design of buildings in today’s modern construction. Sprayed-on fireproofing systems provide a cost-effective approach to meet the hourly ratings required by local building codes and insurance companies. Fireproofing systems provide up to a four-hour rating on structural members, helping to prevent steel from collapsing during a fire. Fireproofing is a passive form of protection that is always ready to protect the steel and ultimately lives in the event of a fire. Passive systems are constantly in place as opposed to active systems, such as sprinklers, which are required to activate before they perform.

Intumescent coatings are becoming increasingly popular for achieving a fire rating on exposed structural steel. Intumescent fireproofing are thin film coatings designed for exposed applications where appearance is of primary importance. This fireproofing comes in solvent- and water-based formulations and provides up to a three-hour rating on beams and columns. These coatings can be used for interior and exterior fireproofing applications, providing the owner and architect with an aesthetically pleasing way to fireproof structural steel. The product can be top-coated with a tinted coating to match almost any desired color.