Tuesday, May 23, 2017

A Fire Rated Enclosure: A Guardian Angel to Protecting Your System from the Wrath of Fire

Daily, multiple industries implement various protective systems. Among these, a fire rated enclosure is considered one of the most important. Whether in the form of a fire barrier, or perhaps a multi sided system constructed using a fire rated panel or fire rated board such as a fire rated column enclosure, the goal is to ensure that in the event of a fire, any valuable equipment or structural member is fully protected. However, stopping a fire from spreading also protects the business structure as well as people inside.

A few examples of the things that absolutely require a fire-resistant enclosure include:
  • Components located in primary circuits
  • Circuits for fire and life safety systems
  • Load bearing members of buildings and structures
  • Equipment containing flammable liquids
The type of equipment dictates how long fire protection lasts. For example, lighting, exhaust fans, speakers, plumbing, and low voltage control boxes may only require a one-hour enclosure constructed from fire rated board, whereas other equipment could require fire protection between two and four hours. Even the exact type of enclosure varies according to exact need.
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