FIRE RESISTANT DUCTWORK

Contents

Executive Summary........................................................................................................................... 3

Why Do We Need Fire Rated Ductwork ........................................................................................ 4

System Examples............................................................................................................................... 5

Legislation and Testing .................................................................................................................. 16

Declaration of Fire Performance .................................................................................................. 21

What is Required in the Technical Submission ....................................................................... 23

Installation Methods ........................................................................................................................ 24

Third Party Certification and Training ........................................................................................ 25

Inspection Methods ......................................................................................................................... 25

Records and Sign Off ...................................................................................................................... 26

Types of Products............................................................................................................................ 27

Technical Information ..................................................................................................................... 28

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Executive Summary

 Technical Submittal to Include:

i. Quality Assurance certification

ii. Specific scope of works detailing each duct system including the fire resistance
proposed
iii. Drawings detailing system scope by colour
iv. Product Classification Documents for each system detailed in the specific scope
of works which achieves the proposed fire resistance offered.
v. Third Party Certification (LPCB and/or FIRAS etc.)
vi. Specification and testing documentation for access doors
vii. Specification and testing documentation for VCD’s
viii. Specification and testing documentation for Smoke Dampers
ix. Details of fire insulation to match requirements in the Classification Documents
x. COSHH and MSDS
xi. Details of fixings being proposed

 Fire resistant ducting does not need to be CE marked.

 It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to quote and supply the correct EN tested
product.
 Check Technical Submission. If not accepted reject. If accepted, issue to the
Consultant/Fire Engineer for approval.
 Only proceed forward on ‘A’ status to manufacture, as it may not be possible to move
the Technical Submittal from ‘B’ status to ‘A’ status.
 Fixings without ETA to be site tested with pull-out tests and Certificates issued.

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Why Do We Need Fire Rated Ductwork

The Building Regulations require that new buildings must be divided into fire compartments
in order that the spread of fire in the building be inhibited.
There are obvious areas of weakness, which include doors, windows and ventilation
ductwork passing from one compartment to another.

BS9999:2017 – Fire Safety in the design, management and use of buildings. Code of
Practice
When considering ductwork systems, the aim of BS9999 is to ensure the design and
construction of ductwork systems prevent them becoming the means by which fire, smoke
and other products of combustion can spread from one compartment to another, or prejudice
the safe use of escape routes.

Clause 32.5.2.1 - Where air handling ducts pass through fire-separating elements such as
compartment walls or the enclosures to protected escape routes, then the integrity of those
elements should be maintained, using one or a combination of the following four methods:

 Method 1: thermally actuated fire dampers;

 Method 2: fire-resisting enclosures;
 Method 3: protection using fire-resisting ductwork;
 Method 4: automatically actuated fire and smoke dampers triggered by smoke
detectors.
Note 1: These methods are not mutually exclusive, and in most ductwork systems a
combination of them will best combat the potential fire dangers.
Note 2: Further information on fire-resisting ductwork is given in the ASFP Blue Book [52]
and the ASFP Blue Book (European version) [53]

Fire-resisting ductwork should meet the appropriate fire resistance of integrity and
insulation time period for the specific application it is being used for and the
compartmentation through which it penetrates, when tested in accordance with BS
EN 1366-1,8,9 and classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-3 and BS EN 13501-4 by
a recognised NAMAS/UKAS accredited laboratory.

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System Examples

Basement Smoke Extract Ductwork

Basements require an extract system suitable for clearing smoke and fumes. Either natural
or mechanical methods may be used to ventilate the basement.

Natural Ventilation
Smoke outlets should be sited at high level of the space they serve and be distributed evenly
around the perimeter of the building. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause
18.7)

 The combined clear cross-sectional area of all smoke outlets should not be less than
1/40th of the floorarea of the storey they serve. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety,
Section B5 Clause 18.8)
 Separate outlets should be provided from places of special fire hazard. (Approved
Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause 18.9)
 If the outlet terminates at a point that is not readily accessible, it should be kept
unobstructed and should only be covered with a non-combustible grille or louvre
(Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause 18.10)
 If the outlet terminates in a readily accessibe position, it may be covered by a panel,
stallboard or pavement light which can be broken out or opened. The position of such
covered outlets should be suitably indicated. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety,
Section B5 Clause 18.11)
 Outlets should not be placed where they would prevent the use of escape routes
from the building.

Mechanical Smoke Extract

 A system of mechanical extract may be provided as an alternative to natural venting

to remove smoke and heat from basements, providing that the basement storey(s)
are fitted with a sprinkler system in accordance with paragraph 0.16 (It is not
considered necessary in this particular case to install sprinkles on the storeys other
than the basement(s) unless they are needed for other reasons.) (Approved
Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause 18.13)

 The air extraction system should give at least 10 air changes per hour and should be
capable of handling gas temperatures of 300˚C for not less than one hour. It should
come into operation automatically on activation of the sprinkler system; alternatively
activation may be by an automatic fire detection system which conforms to BS 5839-
1:2002 (at least L3 standard). (Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5
Clause 18.14)

 Fire dampers should not be used in any basement extract system.

 Ductwork must retain at least 90% of its cross sectional area throught the entire
system (BS:EN 1366-8:2004 Clause 11.2.2)

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The basement extract ductwork system ( shown ) must be suitable for clearing fumes and
smoke from the basement level. The system should normally be rated for a minimum of one
hour integrity and maintain at least 90% cross sectional area.

Where the ductwork leaves the compartment from which it serves ( shown ) it must
maintain integrity and insulation fire ratings for the same period of time as the compartment
through which it passes.

Fans classified to EN 12101-3 must be used in run and standby configuration.

Any in line equipment such as attenuators, VCD’s etc must be tested.

All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested to BS:EN 1366 Part 8 and
classified in accordance with BS:EN 13501-4 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS
accredited laboratory.

Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control and fire
consultant before commencement of construction.

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Basement Smoke Make-Up Ductwork

 Smoke make-up fire duct is used to supply air to the fire compartment to assist with
the air balance when smoke is being extracted from the building.
 Mechanical and Natural Smoke extract requires appropriate means to allow make-up
air. These systems are designed to either limit the extent of smoke spreading and/or
to reduce the build-up of heat in the compartment.(BS9999:2017 ref. A.6.c )
 Fire dampers should not be used in smoke make-up systems

The basement smoke make-up ductwork system (shown ) should normally be rated for a minimum
of one hour integrity.

Where the ductwork leaves the compartment from which it serves ( shown ) it must
maintain integrity and insulation fire ratings for the same period of time as the compartment
through which it passes.
Fans classified to EN 12101-3 must be used in run and standby configuration
Any in line equipment such a attenuators, VCD’s etc must be tested

All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested to BS:EN 1366 Part 1 and
classified in accordance with BS:EN 13501-3 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS
accredited laboratory.
Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control and fire
consultant before commencement of contruction.

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Basement Enclosed Car Park
Basement enclosed car parks require an extract system suitable for clearing smoke and
fumes. Either natural or mechanical methods may be used to ventilate the basement.

 The provisions for ventilation of basement car parks in section 11 may be taken as
satisying the requirements in respect of the need for smoke venting from any
basement that is used as a car park. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5
Clause 18.17)

Natural Ventilation
Smoke outlets should be sited at high level of the space they serve and be distributed evenly
around the perimeter of the building. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause
18.7)

 The combined clear cross-sectional area of all smoke outlets should not be less than
1/40th of the floorarea of the storey they serve. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety,
Section B5 Clause 18.8)
 Separate outlets should be provided from places of special fire hazard. (Approved
Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause 18.9)
 If the outlet terminates at a point that is not readily accessible, it should be kept
unobstructed and should only be covered with a non-combustible grille or louvre
(Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause 18.10)
 If the outlet terminates in a readily accessibe position, it may be covered by a panel,
stallboard or pavement light which can be broken out or opened. The position of such
covered outlets should be suitably indicated. (Approved Document B, Fire Safety,
Section B5 Clause 18.11)
 Outlets should not be placed where they would prevent the use of escape routes
from the building.

Mechanical Smoke Extract

 A system of mechanical extract may be provided as an alternative to natural venting

to remove smoke and heat from basements, providing that the basement storey(s)
are fitted with a sprinkler system in accordance with paragraph 0.16 (It is not
considered necessary in this particular case to install sprinkles on the storeys other
than the basement(s) unless they are needed for other reasons.) (Approved
Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5 Clause 18.13)
 The air extraction system should give at least 10 air changes per hour and should be
capable of handling gas temperatures of 300˚C for not less than one hour. It should
come into operation automatically on activation of the sprinkler system; alternatively
activation may be by an automatic fire detection system which conforms to BS 5839-
1:2002 (at least L3 standard). (Approved Document B, Fire Safety, Section B5
Clause 18.14)
 Fire dampers should not be used in any basement extract system.
 Ductwork must retain at least 90% of its cross sectional area throught the entire
system (BS:EN 1366-8:2004 Clause 11.2.2)

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The basement car park extract ductwork system ( shown ) must be suitable for clearing
fumes and smoke from the basement level. The system should normally be rated for a
minimum of one hour integrity and maintain at least 90% cross sectional area.

Where the ductwork leaves the compartment from which it serves ( shown ) it must
maintain integrity and insulation fire ratings for the same period of time as the compartment
through which it passes.

Fans classified to EN 12101-3 must be used in run and standby configuration

Any in line equipment such a attentuators, VCD’s etc must be tested

All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested to BS:EN 1366 Part 8 and
classified in accordance with BS:EN 13501-4 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS
accredited laboratory.

Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control and fire
consultant before commencement of contruction.

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 Non-Domestic Kitchen Extract

Non-domestic kitchen extract ductwork is sometimes referred to as grease ducting and should be
tested for Type A fire outside and Type B fire inside. Both tests are required to prevent flammable
grease from either catching fire when it passes through an adjacent area or, if the grease itself is
already alight, causing a fire to start within the adjacent area by radiant heat.

 Non-domestic kitchens must have separate and independent extract systems (BS 9999:2017 Clause
32.5.4).
 Fire dampers should not be used in kitchen extract ductwork (BS 9999:2017 Clause 32.5.2.2 and
32.5.4).
 As kitchen extract should not be provided with fire dampers, only fire-resisting ductwork should be
used when immediate discharge to the outside of the building is not possible. Where fire-resisting
ductwork is used, it should be a complete system from canopy to atmosphere. (BS 9999:2017 Clause
32.5.4).
 Non-domestic kitchens should have separate and independent extraction systems and the extracted
air should not be recirculated. (BS9999:2017 Clause 32.5.1)
 Access doors must be installed at maximum 2 metre intervals where possible ( DW/172 Second
Edition 2018 Clause 18.14 ) and internal surfaces must be smooth to enable easy cleaning of the
grease.
 Care must be taken to ensure combustible deposits in the duct cannot ignite in adjacent
compartments.

Ductwork within the kitchen that exhausts directly to the outside of the building does not have to be
fire rated. DW144 ductwork can be used. (Shown in ).

Kitchen extract ductwork presents a particular hazard in that combustible deposits, such as grease,
are likely to accumulate on its internal surfaces. Therefore, the ductwork needs to resist fire from the
inside (Type B) and must be rated for integrity and insulation for the same period of time as the
compartment through which it passes from hood to discharge, (shown ).

A fire in an adjacent compartment, through which the kitchen extract ductwork is passing, could
initiate a fire within the ductwork, which in the absence of fire dampers might prejudice the safety of
the kitchen’s occupants. For this reason, it should also be tested to fire outside (Type A), with the

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additional requirement that the internal surface of the ductwork within the compartment must meet the
insulation criteria.

Fans classified to EN 12101-3 must be used. Refer to TR/172 for fan type.

It is good practice to discharge the ductwork system 2m vertically from the highest point of the
building to prevent fire igniting the building structure or other services.
All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested to BS:EN 1366-1 including kitchen
extract or ductwork with combustible linings test and classified in accordance with BS:EN
13501-3 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS accredited laboratory.

Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control officer/fire
department prior to commencement of construction

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Escape Route Ductwork

Escape route ducts are any duct crossing an escape corridor. In accordance with (BS9999:2017
clause 32.5.2.3), escape route ducts must be fire rated.

The pressurised air supply duct requires integrity and insulation for fire outside Type A
(shown ) for the same period of time as the compartment through which it passes.

The ductwork in the final compartment (Escape Lobby) (shown ) will require integrity
rating for the same period of time as the compartment through which they pass.

Both the normal ventilation supply duct and extract duct follow a route from the riser shaft
through the office using the dampers and galvanised sheet steel duct - method 1 of BS
9999:2007 (shown ).

Ducts that cross in the escape corridor (shown ) must be fire rated & will require integrity
& insulation for the same period of time as the compartment through which they pass.

The escape route duct will also require at least one fire damper either side of the escape
corridor.

All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested to BS EN 1366-1 and
classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-3 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS
accredited laboratory.

Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control officer/fire
department prior to commencement of construction

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Pressurisation Ductwork
 Pressurisation ducts must be able to maintain an air supply to critical areas for the
duration of the fire.
 Air supply must be maintained, fire dampers cannot be used.
 All ductwork penetrating fire compartments must be fire rated in order to maintain
compartmentation.

Ductwork (shown ) a minimum rating of one hour for integrity and insulation to resist fire
from outside (Type A).

Ductwork (shown ) in the final compartment requires a minimum rating of one hour for
integrity to resist fire from outside (Type A).

Fans classified to EN 12101-3 must be used

All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested BS EN 1366-1 and
classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-3 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS accredited
laboratory.

Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control officer/fire
department prior to commencement of construction

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High Risk Areas
 Areas of high risk will require separate and independent extract systems (BS
9999:2017 Clause 33.5.4)

 Such areas would typically include: boiler rooms, solvent extracts, specialist dust
extracts and lift ventilation ducts.

The extract ductwork system ( shown ) must be suitable for clearing fumes and smoke.
The system should normally be rated for a minimum of one hour integrity and maintain at least
90% cross sectional area.

Where the ductwork leaves the compartment from which it serves ( shown ) it must maintain
integrity and insulation fire ratings for the same period of time as the compartment through
which it passes.

All fire rated ductwork and penetration seals must be tested to BS EN 1366-8 and
classified in accordance with BS EN 13501-4 by a recognised NAMAS/UKAS accredited
laboratory.

Note: Final approval must always be obtained by the local building control officer/fire
department prior to commencement of construction

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Builders work shafts
Builder’s work/concrete ducts must be tested to EN1366-1 and EN1366-8 for fire ducts and
smoke duct respectively. All types of fire ducts must have been tested; this is due to spalling
of concrete. Also, there is no evidence of testing having been carried out on concrete from
both sides, as in test types A & B. EN13501-4 states concrete cannot be classified unless
tested to EN1366 Parts 1 and 8.

One, two and three sided ducts

Presently, the CEN Committee are still writing this standard EN1366-13. However their current
understanding is that the wall moves in a fire situation which could loosen or break airtight
connections to the ceiling/wall, in a fire, a 3m span could move up to 60mm, this movement
would be simulated in a fire test situation. Due to the problem of concrete spalling, the ducts
which are not of a 4 sided construction will have to be protected on the concrete sides with at
least 50% of the fire resistant duct product used on the non-concrete sides

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Legislation and Testing

The Construction Products Regulations 2013

This Regulation requires that if there is a harmonised standard in

place for that product then an EN tested product must be used.

It must be remembered that the Construction Products

Regulation (CPR) 2013 is law.

Building Regulations 2010 Approved Document B set the

socially accepted requirements in relation to fire safety.

Functional Requirement B3 and B4 in Schedule 1 of the

regulations deal with the resistance to internal (structure) and
external fire spread. Compartmentation as means to deliver fire
containment for a given fire strategy, is key to fulfil these
regulatory requirements. For this reason, is very important that
materials and building systems used in the construction of fire
compartments are adequate to their intended use.

Product conformity

All products used in the construction of fire compartments MUST have been design to or
subjected to testing/assessment according to relevant British and/or European standards.
(Please refer to Approved Document B, appendix A & B for details of these).

The products you are installing as part of a Passive Fire Protection system must have been
tested by replicating the exact same product, within the relevant substrate and in the
orientation that they are being installed to on your site. i.e. in general terms, if being installed
into block-work the original test must be for the material tested in block-work.

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 Building Regulations 2013 Regulation 7 (Materials and
Workmanship)

Main Changes in the 2013 Edition

This approved document supports regulation 7: Materials and Workmanship. It takes effect on
1 July 2013 and is for use in England*. The 1999 edition will continue to apply to work started
before 1 July 2013, or to work subject to a building notice, full plans application or initial notice
submitted before 1 July 2013.

There is no change to Regulation 7. The main changes in this approved document are:
* The document has been updated to reflect the full implementation of European Regulation
305/2011/EU-CPR covering construction products, referred to as the Construction Products
Regulation, from 1 July 2013. This regulation requires that products covered by a harmonised
European product standard or conforming to a European Technical Assessment should
normally have CE marking.

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 Does Fire Resistant Ducting Need To Be CE Marked?

EN Product Standards, testing, Classification and CE marking options

Ventilation Ducts & Kitchen Smoke Ducts

Extract

1 Product Standard Product Standard

STILL IN DRAFT COMPLETE

Provisional EN 15871 BS EN 12101-7 (1.2.13)

2 Test Standards Test Standards

DIRECT FIELD OF APPLICATION DIRECT FIELD OF APPLICATION

BS EN 1366-1 (2014) BS EN 1366-8 (2004) & 9 (Plus EN

1366-1)

3 Classification Document Classification Document

SUMMARY OF EN TESTS AND SUMMARY OF EN TESTS AND

PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATION PERFORMANCE CLASSIFICATION

BS EN 13501-3 BS EN 13501-4

4 NO
PRODUCT STANDARD IS NOT
AVAILABLE AVAILABLE ONLY UP TO

1250mm x 1000mm duct size

5 Extended Field of Application Extended Field of Application

BS EN 15882-1:2011 STILL IN DRAFT

(Guidance on testing up to 2500 x (PR EN15882-EN)

1250mm & ø1000)
THEREFORE CAN ONLY
CONSTRUCT ON AN ASSESSMENT
FROM A UKAS NOMINATED BODY

1. Product standards define the tests that should be undertaken, what production control
should be achieved, what installation and maintenance information should be given,
how to label products and how to CE mark.

2 Test standards provide a method of test how to report on the test and a direct field of
application of the test results.

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3. Classification standards define how products may be classified following successful
testing. The Classification Document details the test results and performance
classification. As the duct is not insulated when it leaves the factory, the work is not
covered under FPC (Factory Production Control). It cannot therefore, be CE marked.

4. However, under derogation 5a, as ductwork is a non-series process and custom made,
plus installed by the manufacturer, CE marking is not required.

5. Extended field of application standards (EXAPs) define how test results may be
extended by a notified body to allow other applications and design changes. They are
very limited and cannot simply be applied by a manufacturer.

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All manufacturers should have an "EC certificate of conformity.” This should be signed by the
"Notifying body" and show the specific range of grades & products covered. It is not a blanket
certificate for all products. A copy of the certificate can be obtained from the manufacturer or
the supplier.

Note
Assessment fills in many of the gaps within the EN standards however it is important to
remember that the assessment is based on the following statement.
“In the European classification system, fire technical assessments fall under “extended field
of application (EXAP)”. Part of the scope of this assessment report falls outside the scope of
the EXAP standard and direct field of application for ducts. Therefore a European classification
cannot be issued on the basis of this assessment or used for CE marking activities. This
assessment should therefore only be used in relation to national and project requirements.”

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Declaration of Fire Performance

Declaration of fire resistance performance (Classification) Ductwork tested to BS:EN 1366

Parts 1,8 & 9

Before the procurement or installation of any fire resistant ductwork on any project, the declaration of
fire resistance must be established and evidence of fire resistance must be provided. This will usually
be evidenced in a classification report which will detail the standard to which the testing has been
carried out. E.g. BS:EN 1366-8:2004 for smoke extract ducts, and the standard to which the
classification has been derived, e.g. BS:EN 13501-4:2016 for smoke control systems.

In order to be compliant, the declaration of performance designatory letters that make up the
classification must contain a series of letters in brackets as well as the overall integrity & insulation
(shown in numeric format) and smoke leakage.

The bracketed classification shall indicate the performance criteria are satisfied by fire from inside or
from outside or both, and whether it applies to vertical or horizontal orientations or both. The additions
“i→o”, “o→i” or “i↔o” shall be used respectively together with “ve” and/or “ho” to indicate orientation
(vertical and horizontal).

It is important to establish that the classification for the duct system under consideration is suitable for
the project requirements i.e. time period, insulation, leakage rate, Horizontal and Vertical orientations,
fire inside or outside, smoke or ventilation etc.

Typical classification for BS:EN 13501-3: 2009+A1 ventilation examples:

EI 120 (𝑽𝒆 𝒉𝒐 𝒊 ↔ 𝒐)

EI 120 (𝑽𝒆 𝒉𝒐 𝒊 → 𝒐)𝑺

For example, a classification EI 120 (𝑉𝑒 ℎ𝑜 𝑖 ↔ 𝑜) indicates a ventilation duct capable of satisfying 120
min integrity and insulation, from inside to out and vice-versa in both vertical and horizontal
applications. The classification S is added, based on satisfaction of the leakage criteria on the outside
to inside test.

For example, a classification EI 120 (𝑉𝑒 ℎ𝑜 𝑖 → 𝑜)𝑆 indicates a duct with the same performance as
above but additionally satisfying the leakage criteria of (10𝑚3 /(𝑚2 ℎ).

Typical classification for BS:EN 13501-4: 2007 smoke control systems examples

EI 120 (𝑽𝒆 𝒉𝒐 ) S1000multi

To achieve the smoke standard, the ventilation tests have to be completed first.

The ‘1000’ indicates the negative pressure of the system.

The additional lettering ‘multi’ indicates that the duct is suitable for multiple compartments.

Copies of the classification report should be inserted into the fire safety manual for the building.

For full details of how the declaration of performance is derived see BS EN 13501-3:2005+A1 for fire
resistant ducts and BS EN 13501-4:2007 for smoke control systems.

On completion of the work, we will require a Certification of conformity for the manufacture,
installation and insulation. A copy of this will also be inserted in the fire safety manual for the building.

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Note. According to Approved Document B, third party product certification is a process whereby a
third party validates the performance of the product as manufactured in the factory. It increases
confidence in the quality and reliability of PFP because it provides the link between the product as
supplied to the market and the fire performance of that product determined by fire tests and
assessments.

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What is required in the Technical Submission

Regardless of BCO/Consultant approval/sign off, under the RRO Main Contractor still have a
responsibility for the life safety systems in the building. The CDM regulation and Regulation
38 (Regulation 38 is a requirement under the Building Regulations) states “Where a building
is erected or extended, or has undergone a material change of use, and the Regulatory
Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to that building or extension, Regulation 38 requires
that a package of fire safety information – ‘as built’ information which records the fire safety
design of the building or extension must be assembled and given to the ‘responsible person’
for the premises.”
This “Life Safety” file must contain certification for all life safety systems within the building.
Under Building Regulations document 7 and the CPR regulation certification for fire rated
ductwork is to be by Classification Documents BS EN 13501-3 (Ventilation and kitchen
extract) and BS EN 13501-4 (Smoke Control Duct) .

Any departures from code / engineered solutions need to be agreed with the appropriate
parties (Client, Insurers, Building Control, Design Team, Tenants etc) and recorded in our
offer.

To ensure our compliance with the above, Contractors must NOT accept generic/sales
literature as a technical submission for fire resistant ductwork.
As a minimum the below should be included within the technical submission,

 Quality Assurance certification

 Specific scope of works detailing each duct system including the fire resistance
proposed
 Drawings detailing system scope by colour.
 Product Classification Documents for each system detailed in the specific scope of
works which achieves the proposed fire resistance offered.
 Third Party Certification (LPCB and/or FIRAS etc.)
 Specification and testing documentation for access doors
 Specification and testing documentation for VCD’s
 Specification and testing documentation for Smoke Dampers
 Details of fire insulation to match requirements in the Classification Documents
 COSHH and MSDS
 Details of fixings being proposed
NB: the performance characteristics of the fire rated duct needs to be continued through the
ancillary items of plant / equipment ensuring the fire resistance of the system is maintained
Check the Technical Submission and if it does not include the above then reject.
If acceptable, issue to the Consultant / Fire Engineer for review / comment.
Only proceed forward on ‘A’ status to manufacture, as it may not be possible to move
the Technical Submittal from ‘B’ status to ‘A’ status.
Fixings without European Technical Assessment (ETA) are to be site tested with pull-out
tests and Certificates issued.

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Installation Methods

Since the suitability of materials to contribute to compartmentation or fire separation is

measured under testing, the installation of such elements would be specific of the tested
system. Therefore, installation methods may differ upon the element being installed. For this
reason it is important that competent people undertake the installation of any form of passive
fire protection. A way to assure competency of installers is to use third party certificated
installers.

Fixings for fire resistant ductwork

The ability of any fire resistant system to perform its intended function is governed by its
ability to maintain integrity for the required duration. A factor often overlooked by many
suppliers and installers of fire resistant systems, is the reliability of the fixing which supports
their installation.
All fixings employed should be supported by manufacturers recommended load data in the
relevant fire condition, for the substrate and fire exposure period in question. It should be
noted that each type of substrate can have various properties which also need to be
considered. For example, concrete can be poured in various densities, be at different stages
of curing, and be either ‘cracked’ or ‘uncracked’. Similarly, blockwork can be supplied in
many different types, materials, and densities. The manufacturers published recommended
load should be equal to, or greater than, the load imposed on the anchor in fire condition.
Installers should be able to demonstrate that the load imposed on the fixing has been
considered during the anchor selection process, along with the bearing capability of every
other element of the support system.
Suitability of fixings should ideally be demonstrated by an ETA (European Technical
Assessment) for the substrate encountered. If this is not possible, then the fixing
manufacturers should be consulted, and on-site testing of the fixings should be considered
to demonstrate suitability. Proof testing is not a requirement for anchors with a suitable ETA.
After selection of a suitable fixing, it is imperative that the manufacturer’s installation
instructions are followed, and that the fixings are installed by suitably trained and competent
operatives, using the correct tools.

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Third Party Certification and Training

There are a number of UKAS accredited schemes, run by

certification bodies, which certify installers of passive fire
protection elements of compartmentation. See document
M044 for Mandatory Requirements on passive fire
protection:

 LPCB by the Building Research Establishment

(BRE)
 FIRAS by Exova Warrington Fire

Inspection Methods

Site inspections should be carried out during installation to ensure that the system is being
installed correctly. The installing company should inspect and monitor the installation (or if
desired a third party may do so at agreed intervals) to check that the system is being fixed to
the manufacturers’ specification.

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Records and Sign Off

The CDM regulation and Regulation 38 (Regulation 38 is a requirement under the Building
Regulations) states “Where a building is erected or extended, or has undergone a material
change of use, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 applies to that building
or extension, Regulation 38 requires that a package of fire safety information – ‘as built’
information which records the fire safety design of the building or extension must be
assembled and given to the ‘responsible person’ for the premises.”Detailed and accurate
records are an essential contract requirement. Information should be kept available until
handover to the client is completed and statutory duties under Building Regulation 38 are
completed – see requirements summarized in Approved Document B Appendix G.

Where appropriate, site records should contain the following:

1. Fire Strategy
2. System designers’ project-specific detailed and dimensioned arrangement drawings
(Fire Safety Drawings) incorporating:
 the compartment walls and location of fire stopping
 cross references back to a schedule of all fire stops to include their rating and
location.
3. PFP Sub Contractors Accreditation
4. Sub Contractor’s Reports
5. Installation Specifications, Materials/Technical Data Sheets and Test Reports
6. Installation Works Audit/Review
7. Compliance Certificate/Classification Documents and certificate of conformity
8. Installation checklist
9. Inspection and handover checklist/requirements
10. Manufacturer’s maintenance recommendations
11. Any additional or special requirements

Below is a typical example of a Certificate of Conformity required on all projects on

completion of the fire resistant ductwork install.

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Types of Products

Types of product used typically include:

 Sprayed fire protection coatings

 Fire protection boards, typically calcium silicate and vermiculite boards
 Rock fibre mineral wool (not glass fibre wool)
 Hybrid systems, comprising at least two of the above
 Enhanced GSS systems

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Technical Information

The Building Regulations 2010, Approved Document B - Volume 2

2006 edition incorporating 2007, 2010 and 2013 amendments

BS 9999:2017 – Fire safety in the design, management and use of building – code of
practice

Construction Products Regulation

Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015

Regulatory Reform, England and Wales

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

BS EN 1366-1:2014
Fire resistance tests for service installations
Part 1: Ventilation ducts

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BS EN 1366-8:2004
Fire resistance tests for service installations
Part 8: Smoke Extraction ducts

BS EN 1366-9:2008
Fire resistance tests for service installations
Part 8: Single Compartment Smoke Extraction ducts

BS EN 13501-3:2005 + A1:2009
Fire classification of construction products and building elements –
Part 3: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on products and elements
used in building service installations: fire resisting ducts and fire dampers

BS EN 13501-4:2016
Fire classification of construction products and building elements –
Part 4: Classification using data from fire resistance tests on components of smoke
control systems

TW/172 Second Edition 2018

Building Engineering Services Systems Specification for:
Kitchen Ventilation Systems

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