Concealed spaces,
properly protected.
Correctly specified and installed cavity barriers designed to restrict the unseen spread of fire and smoke through concealed spaces.
ember supports cavity barrier requirements from specification and coordination through to installation and recorded evidence.
WHAT IT IS
Controlling fire spread where you can’t see it.
Cavities within walls, façades, roofs and other concealed construction can provide routes for fire and smoke to spread beyond the compartment where a fire originates.
Cavity barriers are designed to interrupt those routes at required locations and maintain the intended fire performance of the building.
Ember helps identify where cavity barriers are required, specify appropriate systems and coordinate their installation with the surrounding construction, helping ensure the completed detail reflects both the design intent and the supporting evidence.
Review & assess
Review drawings, fire strategy information, cavity locations, interfaces and construction details to establish where barriers are required.
Specify
Define appropriate cavity barrier systems and installation requirements based on the required performance and supporting tested evidence.
Coordinate & install
Coordinate cavity barriers with façades, internal construction and adjoining building elements, with quality control throughout installation.
Evidence & handover
Record barrier locations, systems and completed installations to provide a clear record for inspection, handover and the golden thread.
Concealed doesn’t mean insignificant.
Cavity barriers may disappear from view as construction progresses, but their location, continuity and installation can be critical to restricting the spread of fire and smoke.
Poor coordination, gaps, incorrect products or unsupported installation details can compromise performance and become increasingly difficult to rectify once the surrounding construction is complete.
Ember helps ensure cavity barriers are considered early, installed correctly and evidenced before they are concealed.
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