How an Ideal Fire-Resistant Panel Performs in a Fire
In the past, large fires in important buildings caused a higher level of scrutiny in safety codes like the International Building Code (IBC). While these changes occurred in countries like the US, there is still something that you can learn from the injuries and loss of property others have suffered. Using a product such as the DuraWall™ can help your company to better protect your property against fire. Fire Codes and Your Panels Some people mistakenly believe that the tested assembly represents all installed configurations. As fire rated walls are tested as flat assemblies, with a minimum 100 square test sample, that rarely matches what is actually required for a project. How many walls do not have a change of direction, like a corner, or a passage door somewhere? This is where manufacturers and engineers come together to develop the specific construction details for these common, but not always tested, wall configurations. Different wall constructions c...