Fire Protection Board: Passive Fire Protection in Buildings

The importance of fire protection boards in building safety

Passive fire protection is an essential element in ensuring the safety of any building. During the construction or refurbishment of a structure, it is crucial to ensure that service openings, service penetrations and expansion joints do not compromise fire compartmentation.

A fire protection board is a solution designed to help limit the spread of fire and heat through these areas, contributing to structural protection and occupant safety.

What is a fire protection board?

A fire protection board is a component used in passive fire protection systems, particularly suitable for sealing service penetrations and protecting expansion joints in walls, floors and ceilings.

At Cortartec, the COR FR BOARD A solution consists of a mineral wool board with a thickness of 60 mm and a density of 150 kg/m³, coated on one side with COR FR COAT A ablative coating.

When exposed to high temperatures, the ablative coating absorbs heat through endothermic reactions, helping to delay the effects of fire on the protected elements. The system can achieve a fire resistance classification of up to EI 240, depending on the configuration and installation conditions specified in the technical documentation.

Main applications of fire protection boards

Fire protection boards can be used in a variety of applications, including:

• Sealing service penetrations: protecting openings for non-combustible pipes through walls and floors.
• Expansion joint protection: installation in horizontal and vertical joints, in accordance with the approved system.
• Electrical cable protection: integration into fire-stopping solutions suitable for the installation.
• New construction and refurbishment: use in buildings requiring fire compartmentation and passive fire protection solutions.

The system must be selected according to the type of building element, the dimensions of the opening, the materials passing through it and the fire resistance requirements specified for the project.

How to choose the right solution

To ensure effective performance, it is important to verify that the board is suitable for the intended application and to follow the installation instructions and technical documentation requirements.

Proper surface preparation, application of the specified supplementary coatings and compliance with installation conditions are essential factors in ensuring that the system performs as intended.

Cortartec: passive fire protection solutions

Cortartec provides technical solutions designed to meet the requirements of a wide range of construction and engineering projects. The COR FR BOARD A fire protection board is an option for applications requiring the protection of service penetrations and expansion joints.

Our team can help identify the most suitable solution for your project, taking into account the technical requirements and installation conditions.

Need a fire protection solution for your project? Explore our fire protection board and contact Cortartec for technical information and assistance in selecting the appropriate system.