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Fire-Rated Ducts for Cellulosic Fire Protection

Fire-Rated Ducts for Cellulosic Fire Protection

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Purpose of Fire-Rated Ducts

Purpose of Fire-Rated Ducts

Designed to control smoke and fire spread through HVAC systems, networks, and fire-rated ducts, they are used in commercial buildings and industrial facilities to protect escape routes and maintain compartmental integrity.

Contain the smoke and flames that spread through the ventilation duct pathways

Protect critical building zones by maintaining fire compartment boundaries

Maintain HVAC system integrity during fire exposure for longer durations

Support safe evacuation by reducing smoke transfer into escape routes

Ceilings Configurations

Transformer Room Fire-Rated Ceiling Systems

Transformer Room Fire-Rated Ceiling Systems

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Fire Performance and Engineering Capability

Fire Performance and Engineering Capability

  • Cellulosic fire curve compliance
  • Fire resistance up to defined durations (e.g., EI ratings)
  • Structural stability under sustained fire exposure
  • Impact and environmental durability
  • Combined fire and blast resistance

Integrated Fire Compartmentation

Fire-rated duct systems are engineered to support a coordinated passive fire protection strategy across a building. They integrate with nearby fire-rated walls, floors and shafts to maintain continuous compartment boundaries. This ensures compartment integrity is preserved even where ductwork penetrates critical fire separations.

Fire Dampers & Sealing

Fire Dampers & Sealing

To protect fire barriers where duct penetrations occur

 Duct Wrapping & Encasement

Duct Wrapping & Encasement

For maintaining fire resistance without structural duct replacement

 Smoke Control Ductwork

Smoke Control Ductwork

To support safe smoke extraction and controlled air movement

 Seamless Building Integration

Seamless Building Integration

Ensuring compatibility with ceilings, shafts, and wall assemblies

Sectors We Serve

We partner with you to deliver reliable, purpose-built infrastructure that supports your goals and performs where it matters most.

Energy & Utilities

Energy & Utilities

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Energy & Utilities

  • Power & Grid Infrastructure
  • Energy & Process Facilities
  • Onshore & Offshore Assets
  • Renewables & Energy Transition
Industrial

Industrial

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Industrial

  • Chemical & Process Plants
  • Manufacturing & Heavy Industry
  • Hazardous & Controlled Storage
  • Automotive & Industrial Campuses
Transportation

Transportation

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Transportation

  • Airports & Aviation Infrastructure
  • Metro, Rail & Mass Transit
  • Roads, Highways & Vehicular Tunnels
  • Ports, Shipyards & Marine Transport
Defence

Defence

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Defence

  • Defence & Command facilities
  • Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)
  • Secure & Hardened Assets
  • Border, Coastal & Strategic Installations
Infrastructure

Infrastructure

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Infrastructure

  • Data Centres & Digital Infrastructure
  • Public Venues & Stadia
  • Cultural & Institutional Buildings
  • Government & Diplomatic Facilities
Commercial/Mixed-Use

Commercial/Mixed-Use

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Commercial/Mixed-Use

  • Hospitality & Leisure
  • Financial & Commercial Buildings
  • Mixed-Use Landmark Developments

Certification

SECURA’s solutions meet or exceed leading international standards.

EN 1363 / EN 1364 /  EN 13501

EN 1363 / EN 1364 / EN 13501

European standards governing fire resistance testing and classification for building elements

BS 476 Part 20–24

BS 476 Part 20–24

British Standard for fire testing of building materialFire resistance of elements (walls, floors, ceilings, and fire doors etc

NFPA 502 / NFPA 251

NFPA 502 / NFPA 251

NFPA 502: Standard for Road Tunnels, Bridges, and Other Limited Access Highway

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