Spray Foam Insulation Fire Protection
The proof is in the testing.
Spray foam insulation fire protection. Titan applicators is a locally owned and operated colorado company offering spray foam insulation floor coatings commercial roofing and fire protection services. If you ve got spray foam insulation in an attic for example it s probably already separated from the living space by a thermal barrier. Ecospray foam systems can provide robust and life saving sealants that can contain not only fires that may be loose but also the smoke it gives off. Ifti is the manufacturer of the industry leading dc315 intumescent coating intumescent paint for the 15 minute thermal barrier protection of spray foam insulation.
International fireproof technology inc. The spray foam insulation produces a flashover in 44 seconds a supersonic jet in fire acceleration by thermal insulation. There are many applicators of foam all of which ostensibly can get the job done. Spray foam insulation for nearly three decades spray polyurethane foam spf has built a solid track record of performance in residential commercial and industrial applications.
By itself some types of spray foam perform poorly against fire igniting at just 700 degrees f. International fireproof technology dc315. When fire alarms and extinguishers do not suffice our fire insulating products containing the fire and smoke to the parameter they reside in will offer maximum protection. Icynene s products can be used in fire compliant assemblies noted in the requirements of chapter 26 of the international building code icynene spray foam insulation products have the flame spread and smoke developed indexes required have been tested in accordance with and comply with the acceptance criteria of nfpa 285 and there are many wall and ceiling assemblies that contain icynene.
Ifti also manufactures an innovative simple to use and cost effective line of firestop products intumescent fire retardants thermal. As described by a 1989 osha technical memorandum. This is why an approved thermal barrier such as half inch gypsum board must cover all foam materials following installation. The international building code ibc mandates spf is separated from the interior of the building by a 15 minute.
Is a critical strategic partner in this regard. However using our foam insulation with a fire protection system offers defense against smaller blazes and as easy as spraying in insulation. Spray on foam coatings inc. As part of a fire protection system foam works spray foam insulation means you don t have to worry about air pockets in the foam where combustibles create fire hazards.
Rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foams will when ignited burn rapidly and produce intense heat dense smoke and gases which are irritating flammable and or.