LPCB Red Book Listed Products and Passive Fire Protection Installer Schemes ‘Answering the needs of the market’

Ian StewartPassive installer scheme managerSeptember 2011

Introduction to BRE Global

• Research, innovation, consultancy, fire testing, certification, related installers, training.

• Working in the built environment, but also – transport, manufacturing, electronics, agriculture…

Our national and international standing

• Customers in 38 countries and recognised in 42

• World-class facilities and experts• Involved in the development of

regulations, codes and standards• Advisors on policy• One-stop shop for testing and

certification• Strong links with industry and

authoritative bodies

Why is passive fire protection in buildings so important? Maintains structural stability of steel frame buildings Reduces deflection of floors Maintains compartmentation Reduces spread of smoke Maintains escape routes

What happens if it fails? Potential building collapse Potential loss of life Major rebuilding cost

The Red Books Products and services approved by us arelisted in the Red Books

• Volume 1 Fire Detection and Alarm products and services. Related installers.

• Volume 2 Passive fire protection products and services. Security protection systems. Related installers. Management systems. Construction products.

• Available on-line at www.redbooklive.com

• CD and hard copy

LPCB Passive installer schemes

Installer schemes are available in the form of Loss Prevention Standard (LPS) for the following Passive Fire Protection products :-

• Fire doors (Maintenance and repair) LPS 1197• Fire shutters (Maintenance and repair) LPS 1197• Smoke barriers (Maintenance and repair) LPS 1197• Fire doors (Installation) LPS 1271• Security doors (Installation) LPS 1271• Fire shutters (Installation) LPS 1271• Smoke barriers (Installation) LPS 1271• Compartment wall systems (LPS 1208 tested) LPS 1500• Penetration, cavity barriers and linear gaps LPS 1531• Board fire protection LPS 1531• Intumescent coatings LPS 1531• Spray fire protection LPS 1531• Fire rated ductwork LPS 1531• Fire resistant dampers LPS 1531• Fire rated compartment walls LPS 1531• Offsite applied intumescent coatings LPS 1531

Why Passive installer schemes?

• Reduces the risk of loss of life and product failures by ensuring professional installation

• Reduces damage caused to property and hence insurance losses should a fire occur

• Allows installers to comply with AD-B Vol2• Encourages insurers and building control that fire

safety has been given appropriate consideration• Reduced liability

Benefits of Passive installer schemes• Reduces risk for manufacturers, end users, insurers,

clients, specifiers, contractors, legislators ………• Differentiation for installers• Installer self certifies his work• Encourages maintenance of passive via O&M manuals• Regulatory Reform order• Reduced liability• Create a level playing field for installers

• LPS 1500 Issue 2.0

• Requirements for the LPCB Approval and Listing of companies installing fire resistant compartment wall systems in buildings

• This standard defines the requirements for companies installing fire resisting compartment walling systems approved by LPCB to the requirements of LPS 1208.

LPS 1500

LPS 1500

New installer scheme specifically for the installation of LPCB Approved Composite Construction Elements. – Load-bearing compartment walls and partitions– Non Loading bearing compartment walls and partitions – External wall – Curtain wall– Cavity Barriers– Roofs (where fire resistance is required)– Load-bearing compartment floors – Insulated Panels for enclosing production and storage areas in

food factories.

Typical composite panel application

Screw fixings to steel Fast fire wall construction

Summary of LPS 1500

• New Approach to Schemes for the Installers of Passive Fire Protection.

• Provides a link between LPCB Approved Products and competency and training of Installers

• Technical site inspection based assessment scheme.

Summary of LPS 1500

Applications• 1 Processing• 3 Companies approved

Technical issues1. Distance the panels can be unsupported or unrestrained2. Fire break at wall and soffit3. Door installation4. Penetration details

• LPS 1531 Issue 1.0

• Requirements for the LPCB Approval and Listing of companies installing or applying passive fire protection products

• This standard defines the requirements for companies installing or applying a generic range of passive fire protection products

LPS 1531

LPS 1531Installer scheme specifically for the installation of the following passive fire protection products or systems.Appendix: 1. Penetration, cavity barriers and linear gap seals2. Fire rated board and cladding to structural elements3. Intumescent coatings to structural elements4. Fire rated spray materials5. Fire rated ductwork systems6. Fire resisting dampers7. Fire resistant compartment wall systems 8. Offsite application of intumescent coatings to structural elements

Fire Stopping

Allowing for new cables? Missed out floor penetration

Fire Stopping

Channel or stud framing missing?

Fire Stopping

How do you fire stop this?

Fire Stopping

Use of Foam fillers?Patress seals?

Fire curtains with dampers?

Intumescent coatings

Exposed external steel balcony What went wrong?

Intumescent coatingson-site application

High Humidity & low temp

Brush applied too thick

Water damage

Intumescent coatings – offsite application

Off-site intumescenttouch up and damage repair

Summary of LPS 1531

• New Approach to Schemes for the Installers of Passive Fire Protection.

• Installers will self certify their work with an LPCB Certificate of Conformity

• Improved standards of passive fire protection productinstallation

• Site surveillance inspection of up to 15% of installations.• Technical site inspection based assessment scheme.

Summary of LPS 1531

Applications• Processing 4• Approved 33

Technical issues1. Fire rated damper installation. 2. Framing out penetrations in drywalls3. Use of PU foams

LPS 1197 Service and Maintenance of DoorsMaintenance contractors

• LPS1197: Issue 3.0Requirements for the LPCB Approval and Listing of companies Undertaking the Maintenance and Repair of Doorsets, Shutters and Active Smoke/Fire Barriers

• LPCB approved maintenance contractors who repair and maintainfiredoors and shutters are approved in accordance with LPS1197.

• Fire doors (Maintenance and repair) LPS 1197• Fire shutters (Maintenance and repair) LPS 1197• Smoke barriers (Maintenance and repair) LPS 1197

Summary of LPS1197

Applications• Approved 12

Technical issues• None to report• Ensure performance criteria are met.

LPS 1271 Fire and Security Door InstallersInstallation contractors

• LPS1271: Issue 1.0Requirements for the LPCB Approval and Listing of companies installing fire and security doorsets and shutters and smoke barriers

• LPCB approved maintenance contractors who repair and maintainfiredoors and shutters are approved in accordance with LPS1271.

• Fire doors (Installation) LPS 1271• Security doors (Installation) LPS 1271• Fire shutters (Installation) LPS 1271• Smoke barriers (Installation) LPS 1271

Summary of LPS1271

Applications• Processing 2• Approved 9

Technical issues• None to report • Ensure performance criteria are met

Fire doors

Fire door testing

Fire resistant shutters

BRE Passive inspection serviceAn independent third party site inspection can:

Provide confidence to all interested parties that the Passive Fire Protectionhas been installed correctly and in accordance with the manufacturersrecommendations.

Confirm that the choice of products is suitable for the application.

Ensure that the workmanship is of a standard that ensures the fireprotection will meet the design specification.

Inspection is best carried out at an early stage during installation thus enabling the sub-contractor to have the opportunity to rectify any problems rather than impact on the critical path of the construction.

Thank you for your attention

BRE Global answering the needs of the market

Ian StewartPassive installer scheme managerSeptember 2011