Introduction IFP Pipe Collars are designed
to prevent the spread of fire from one compartment to another where plastic pipes
penetrate separating walls and floors and provide up to 4 hours fire resistance.
IFP Pipe Collars consist of a split hinged powder coated steel shell, which
contains the heat reactive intumescent material. The unit is held closed around the pipe
by a toggle and latch for ease of closure by the installer.
Performance
When exposed to the heat of a fire, the intumescent material contained within
the Pipe Collar expands and exerts pressure on the melting plastic pipe, causing the
opening to be closed off and thus preventing the spread of fire from one compartment to
another.
IFP Pipe Collars have been comprehensively tested and assessed in accordance
with BS 476: part 20: 1997 for up to 4 hours fire resistance and have certification for a
wide range of plastic pipes including PVCu, HDPE, MDPE, PP, ABS. They are available in the
widest range of sizes for standard and non-standard pipe diameters, have been tested for
use in plasterboard partitions and timber floors and are unaffected by moisture or
atmospheric Carbon Dioxide.
Application
IFP Pipe Collars are suitable for use in any building which has plastic pipes
penetrating fire rated compartment walls and floors. (For installation details please
refer to technical data sheet).
Typical types of buildings where Pipe Collars are commonly used are flats and
Apartment Blocks, Hotels, Hostels, Halls of Residence, Prisons, Office Blocks, Hospitals,
Airports, Retail Centres, etc.
