Fire compartmentation forms an essential part of any fire prevention strategy, providing resistance against fire spread. The ROCKWOOL SP FireStop Slab® has been specifically designed as part of an effective fire stopping insulation system to form cavity fire stops and accommodate an element of movement encountered within buildings.
The SP FireStop Slab® provides a unique lateral compression to facilitate a tight fit between substrates. As a simple to use, cut and install solution, the ROCKWOOL SP FireStop System comprises of both the SP FireStop Slab and SP FireStop fixing brackets. A medium density ROCKWOOL slab, it incorporates a foil facing to both sides which helpfully includes cutting lines to support accurate installation. Whilst resisting the passage of smoke and providing up to 2 hours fire resistance, the SP FireStop System can achieve a fire resistance rating of up to 2 hours in voids of up to 600mm. Protecting against both movement of +/- 3% and also acoustic loss, this ROCKWOOL product has outstanding acoustic properties, significantly reducing the levels of sound transmission through wall and floor cavities.
Accreditations
SP FireStop System has been tested and assessed to BS 476: Part 20. BS EN 1366-4: 2006 and classified to BS EN 13501-2. / Third party approved with LPCB – certificate no. 022b. / Authorised for use in LUL surface and sub-surface premises (LUL Ref: 2244).
Multiple use - SP FireStop System including the ROCKWOOL SP Firestop Slabs is suitable for a wide variety of purposes including within masonry constructions, curtain walling systems and large cavity voids.