Fire protection system PRIODOOR

The fire protection expert PRIORIT combines its expertise in its fire protection system 42 mm, which includes ceilings, walls, doors and inspection covers. The components can be combined in almost any arrangement to seal areas with fire loads in terms of fire protection.

The components consist of the non-combustible composite material with an A2 rating: PRIODEK H has an easy-care surface with freely selectable colours and decorative structures. This makes it possible to use it in all laboratory areas. The material is recommended because of its superior strength and durability for use in the heavily trafficked areas of escape and rescue routes. The construction planning of the fire protection system is project-based. The components come pre-assembled to the construction site and the lining is performed to a large degree free from construction dirt and dust. Therefore, extensions and alterations can be made during operation.

The fire protection project at WACKER

Prior to the expansion, the 35 meter long corridors were equipped with cabinets that took up all that was necessary but couldn‘t be stored in the laboratories: Appliances, utensils and tools, archives, shelves and wardrobes. The escape and rescue routes were now to be freed completely from all fire loads.
The firestop seals with distributors for gas, electricity and fluids can now be found next to all laboratory entrances: Thanks to the PRIORIT System 42 mm with 42 mm PRIOWALL and PRIODOOR, the integration into the escape and rescue routes didn‘t presented a problem. The ducts and distributors are sealed off with wall plates and inspection covers. The non-combustible A2 rated building material ensures zero fire loads in escape and rescue routes for an extended period of time and provides the required robust surfaces. The space between the manholes and laboratory entrances could be lined with the same material used for storage spaces and archives. Thus there is still enough space available, no matter how oxidizing the stored material is. The comprehensive redesign of the corridors with the PRIORIT System combines fire protection, safety at work and design in a unique manner.

Advantages

The know-how of PRIORIT makes it possible that neither employees nor guests recognize any differences in the hallway fixtures. What for? A label is sufficient. Double cylinders, which are integrated with the building locking system of the company enable secure locking and permit all authorized persons access to the designated areas.

The exceptional height of loading doors and inspection covers not only increases the available storage space. Both building engineers and facilities management benefit from the virtually unrestricted accessibility of the manholes in height and width. This makes the additional installations of
ventilation ducts, pipes and cables an easy task – at any time and in the future too.
Fire-protection appliances were upgraded on all six floors. Thus, the existing laboratory-building has the same qualities as the new extension. Lightness and design ensure that there is no discrimination between old and new buildings and that the classification as a unified research complex is appropriate.