Fire protection closures

Why fire protection closures are important

• Protection of human life:Fire protection closures minimize the risk of injury and death in the event of fire by limiting the spread of fire and smoke.
• Protection of material assets: Fire protection planning helps to protect your building and furnishings from damage caused by fire and smoke.
• Safeguarding business operations: Effective fire safety planning can reduce downtime after a fire and speed up the resumption of operations.
• Compliance with laws and regulations: Fire protection planning ensures that your building complies with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Value retention: Solid fire protection planning can preserve the value of your property in the long term.

Choosing the right fire protection closure

The choice of the right interior coating depends on various factors:

• Type and use of the building: A residential building requires different fire protection closures than an office building or an industrial plant.
• Building materials and substrates: The nature of the substrate (e.g. masonry, concrete, steel) plays an important role in the selection of a suitable fire protection closure.
• Fire resistance class: Depending on the requirements of the building, fire protection closures with different fire resistance classes (e.g. EI30, EI60, EI90) are required.
• Funktion und Design: Fire protection closures must not only be functional, but can also meet aesthetic requirements.

Types of fire protection closures

There are various types of fire protection closures that differ in terms of their properties and areas of application:

• Fire doors: They are available in various designs (e.g. single-leaf, double-leaf, with or without fanlight) and offer protection against fire and smoke.
• Fire protection doors: They are generally used in industrial and warehouse buildings and protect large openings from fire and smoke.
• Fire protection windows: They allow light to enter rooms and at the same time provide protection against fire and smoke.
• Fire dampers: They are used in ventilation ducts and other openings to prevent the spread of fire and smoke.

Costs for fire protection closures

The cost of fire protection closures depends on various factors:

• Type and size of the fire protection closure: The larger and more complex the fire protection closure, the higher the costs.
• Fire resistance class: Feuerschutzabschlüsse mit höheren Feuerwiderstandsklassen sind in der Regel teurer.
• Material und DesignHigh-quality materials and special designs can increase costs.
• Assembly and installation: Professional assembly and installation by specialists may incur additional costs.