Continuous compartmentalization envelope design
Integrating openings and electromechanical systems
Standard and special solutions
Why is fire compartmentalization required in a building?
Fire compartmentation divides a building into sections and slows the spread of fire, smoke and gases between areas. The compartmentation is designed to extend the time available for evacuation, reduce the extent of damage and allow fire and rescue forces to operate in a safer environment.
For compartmentation to function as a complete system, continuity is required between walls, ceilings, doors and all points of penetration of electromechanical systems.
Limiting the spread of fire and smoke
Reducing the passage between the wings of the building through walls, ceilings and openings
Safe evacuation support
Extending the time available for residents to move to escape routes
Reducing damage to the structure and property
Slowing the spread of the incident to other departments
Maintaining the continuity of the compartmentalization
Handling all penetrations, doors and interfaces as part of one system
The process of planning and establishing the compartmentation
1
Mapping the fire wings
Examination of the building plans, escape routes, and division of wings
2
Mapping openings and penetrations
Identification of doors, ducts, pipes, cables and interfaces between systems
3
Designing the compartmentalization system
Selecting appropriate walls, ceilings, barriers and doors
4
Preparation of details and approvals
Presenting solutions for approval before installation
5
Implementation and coordination of systems
Implementation of compartmentalization in coordination with the systems and finishing work
6
Continuity testing and control
Checking the entire envelope and completing the required documentation
How is the compartmentalization system designed?
The design is based on the distribution of fire wings, the required resistance time, the types of walls and ceilings, openings, building systems, escape routes, and the special requirements of the project.
System continuity and performance control
Any opening or penetration in the compartmentalization envelope may impair its function. Therefore, it is necessary to match the design details with the actual systems, control the meeting points, and verify that the solutions have been installed as a continuous system.
Fire compartmentation system components
Fire-resistant walls and ceilings
Creating an envelope that defines the fire wings of the structure.
Firewalls in system intrusions
Sealing points where electromechanical systems penetrate the compartment.
Fire and smoke doors
Maintaining operational passage between wings while limiting the passage of fire and smoke during an incident.
Detection and extinguishing systems
Combining passive compartmentation with active detection, warning and extinguishing systems.
Special compartmentalization systems
Solutions for high, thin, impact-resistant walls or for exceptional durability times.
Our Specialties
Complete system design
Reference to walls, ceilings, openings, doors and systems as a whole.
Experience in complex solutions
A solution for compartmentalization systems with special geometric or functional requirements.
Coordination between disciplines
Connection between architectural design, safety and systems
Accompanying until the continuity check
Control of interfaces and completion of documentation
Collaboration in the field of flame retardant testing at the Standards Institute of Israel
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Director of Safety and Hygiene Engineering Department
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Smoke and fire curtains
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Unique engineering solutions in the field of passive fire protection
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Cooperation in the field of protecting load-bearing steel structures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dividing the building into wings using systems designed to limit the passage of fire, smoke, and gases between areas.
Dividing the building into wings using systems designed to limit the passage of fire, smoke, and gases between areas.
Any opening in the wall or ceiling may interrupt the continuity of the envelope and must therefore be completed with an appropriate fire barrier.
Any opening in the wall or ceiling may interrupt the continuity of the envelope and must therefore be completed with an appropriate fire barrier.
Fire walls and ceilings, penetration barriers, fire and smoke doors, and interfaces with detection and extinguishing systems.
Fire walls and ceilings, penetration barriers, fire and smoke doors, and interfaces with detection and extinguishing systems.
When there are unusual requirements for height, thickness, impact resistance, durability time, or non-standard geometry.
When there are unusual requirements for height, thickness, impact resistance, durability time, or non-standard geometry.
In the passive field -
Series 931 standards and Standard 2174 and Door Standards in Series 1212 , Standard 1001 for release
In the active field -
Smoke control and sprinkler and detection and extinguishing systems maintenance
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