Promat will highlight the concept of sustainable concrete repurposing at a concrete expo in the United Kingdom. Additionally, the director of this passive fire specialist will discuss a fire safety test for repurposed concrete.
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Fire Safety Test for Repurposed Buildings
Joshua Slack, the UK Commercial Director for Promat, will give a discussion at the event, which is a part of UK Construction Week. In addition to discussing the ecological advantages of reusing concrete frameworks instead of demolishing and reconstructing buildings, Slack will also cover the necessity of ensuring smoke and fire safety compliance.
During the two-day expo at the London ExCel on May 8 and 9, Slack will explain how manufacturers can conduct fire tests for concrete protection and outline the process of applying fire test results when planning projects involving recycled concrete. This marks Promat's inaugural contribution to the event, showcasing its expertise in passive fire protection. The global brand's load-bearing concrete structures safeguard against fire hazards, making this an ideal partnership for the occasion. Even though concrete is known for its resilience to fire, reused concrete frames frequently require additional fire protection, especially when the building's use shifts from one planning class to another throughout its construction.
Slack noted that reused concrete frames frequently need supplementary fire protection, particularly when the structure's use shifts from one planning class to another, even though concrete has an intrinsic resistance to fire. Also, he stressed Promat's dedication to addressing broader industry concerns, such as embodied carbon and the benefits of recycling concrete frames. In addition, he highlighted that Promat is committed to educating producers on fire testing for concrete safety.
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Promat's Expertise in Fire Safety
Promat is the most trusted source and global benchmark in high-performance insulation and passive fire protection for the construction industry and numerous industrial sectors. They provide environmentally friendly solutions that safeguard lives and property, improve comfort, maximize the effectiveness of processes, minimize the amount of space and energy wasted, and contribute to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. The company has secured a dominant position in passive fire protection due to sixty years of laborious and devoted efforts. They reportedly have created innovative approaches to the design of our products, as well as methods to test them in real-world settings and to forecast how they will behave in the event of a fire.
Moreover, when it comes to ensuring that their products and systems will be in accordance with the most demanding international standards and laws, the Promat Research and Technology Center conducts more than 200 fire tests annually. In addition to exceeding the requirements set forth by regulatory agencies, the fire test lab procedures simulate the actual environment in which their goods can be installed. A Promat product receives an official certificate that certifies its superior performance once it has passed the fire test.
On the other hand, the fire safety experts working for Promat have created an innovative new strategy known as performance-based fire safety design. This creative strategy satisfies the protective measures mandated by the legislation governing fire safety and explains why these precautions are required.
By combining precise calculations with supportive fire test findings, the fire safety engineer can provide an accurate risk estimate to the client. Thus, the technical fire protection report estimates the verification that the building has all the protection implemented, providing the architect with complete peace of mind.
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