ALVEOLTEC® GYPSUM FIRE PROTECTION PANEL

AlveolTec® is a construction system consisting of fireproof gypsum alveolar blocks with tongue-and-groove edges which make up self-bearing, allowing to create interior divisions in building, as well as fire-resistant shafts.

AlveolTec® is intended for the compartment of hidden living, such as shafts.

The application is based on the fire resistance of service installations, in particular “shafts for service”.

AlveolTec®is a fi reproof gypsum alveolar block of white colour with standard dimensions 660 x 500 x 70 mm.

According to the TBC, the fire compartment in the living spaces must be continued in the hidden spaces, such as shafts, chambers, false ceilings, raised floors, etc., except for when they have compartments in respect of the ducts
unless they have the same fire resistance, which may be reduced in half in the maintenance of records.

The fire resistance required to the fire compartment elements must be maintained in the points where such elements are traversed by elements of the installations, such as cables, pipes, ducts, ventilation ducts, etc. To that end, a choice may be maid of the following alternatives:

• Placing an element which, in case of a fire, automatically blocks the cross section and guarantees in such place a fire resistance equal at least to the
  one of the traversed element, for example, a fire dumper EI t (i↔o) being t the fire resistance time required to the traversed compartment element, or an intumescent blocking device.
• Bearing elements that provide a fire resistance at least equal to the one of the traversed element, for example, ventilation ducts EI t (i↔o) being t the fire resistance time required to the traversed compartment element.