CASE STUDY
Passive Fire Protection at SpaMedica, Preston
DC Fire Protection was asked to install passive fire protection in the roof space of the SpaMedica Eye Hospital in Preston, to upgrade and improve the fire performance of the roof.
About the project
The work took place within a 30 year old building. The manufacturer had been asked to survey the structure and provide a suitable specification for the roof space, with the aim of upgrading and improving the fire performance of the roof.
- LocationPreston
- Building30 year old hospital
- WorkRoof space fire barriers
- SystemFIREFLY Apollo Lite 30:30
The system installed
FIREFLY Apollo Lite 30:30, installed for vertical separation and compartmentation in the roof space.
30 minutes’ protection
The system offers 30 minutes’ integrity and insulation, used here for vertical separation and compartmentation in the roof space.
A flexible material
Made from specially treated woven glass fibre fabric, which is lightweight and easy to cut and fix.
Installed to specification
The work was completed in accordance with the manufacturer’s complete specification and installation instructions. The system is fully tested and third-party certified.
About the hospital
SpaMedica Eye Hospital in Preston is an NHS ophthalmology service. If you would like to know more about the hospital itself, SpaMedica has a page for its Preston location.
Related pages
Fire barriers and cavity barriers
Passive barrier installation for concealed spaces.
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