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Fire-resistant penetrations
An important part of fire prevention
Fire-resistant penetrations occupy an important place in proper fire sealing, and the proper execution of fire prevention. Penetrations and their recesses are a risk to the fire resistance of any building. Therefore, they must be properly protected against fire. We therefore check penetrations carefully so that you always comply with the rules and laws. After our arrival, your penetrations will offer resistance to fire penetration and flash-over.
Important criteria in fire-resistant penetrations
For fireproof penetrations, the Building Code refers to the assessment criteria NEN 6068, which in turn refers to NEN 6069. The standard specifies how separation structures should be tested.
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At the Kleefse Waard Fire Training Center in Arnhem, we recently conducted an extinguishing test in cooperation with Bovemij to investigate the effectiveness of Aqueous Vermiculite Dispersion (AVD) in extinguishing li-ion battery modules from car batteries. The results were impressive: the fire was extinguished in less than 6 minutes.
At HooVos, we are proud to share that we spent months upgrading all the fire separations at Carlton Beach Scheveningen! Our experts ensured that the hotel's fire safety is up to the highest standards. It was an honor to contribute to creating a safe environment for all guests.
Safety is paramount at HooVos and Postillion Hotels Rotterdam! We recently upgraded the fire resistant seals in no less than 168 rooms to ensure that the hotel meets the highest safety standards.
Crucial criteria for fire-resistant penetrations
Fire-resistant penetrations must meet several crucial criteria. The products we use at HooVos are from Mulcol International. Mulcol is a modern manufacturer of passive fire resistant products. They are constantly coming up with new innovative solutions to keep meeting the European standards that are getting stricter and keep changing. They produce and test effective, assembly-friendly and pragmatic solutions.
Besides developing the high quality solutions, Mulcol, like us, feels responsible for the environment and the safety of current and future generations. They are always looking for new ways of production.
When using fire-resistant penetrations, Mulcol pays attention to the following criteria:
First, fire-resistant penetrations meet the standards regarding flame tightness. This is about the flame tightness involved in sealing but also in flammability.
Second, the penetrations are tested for thermal insulation. This involved on surface temperature and heat radiation.
The last criterion is the fire resistance involved in collapse. Mulcol tests their products many times so that all products comply with laws and regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The location of an extinguishing agent shall be marked according to NEN 4001-3011. When necessary, the location of the extinguishing agent should be indicated with additional signs. Think for example of a pictogram in combination with an arrow for direction. You should keep a record of the types, number and locations of the extinguishing agents.
In general, we recommend foam extinguishers because they give the least collateral damage. Our foam extinguishers can extinguish up to 1,000 V and thereby can also be used on normal-sized meter boxes, for example.
In addition, for hazardous materials, powder extinguishers are mainly recommended. Carbon dioxide extinguishers no longer fall under the basic extinguishing agents and can be used additionally for a server room, for example.
Building Code 2012 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act make emergency lighting mandatory in buildings where work is being done. Emergency lighting is also mandatory in buildings where more than 75 people may be present at the same time. This can be a ballroom, an office, but also an apartment complex.
The employer must therefore ensure that there are escape routes and emergency exits, that they are clear and that the routes are properly marked with escape route signs and escape route lighting. This way, everyone can safely leave the building in an emergency.
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An AED device is quite an investment, so you don't want to replace the AED unnecessarily early. At the same time, you want the assurance that the AED device can be used without problems in an acute situation. The lifespan depends on the brand and type.
Annually, our schedule will contact you to arrange a date for maintenance. This way you never have to think about the safety of your home or business. Should a technician see a change in your situation, he will advise you on this during the time for maintenance. If you have any questions before then, please contact us. Our representative will visit you without any obligation.
Yes, we are an approved Maintenance Company REOB with Kiwa NCP. In addition, we are also VCA certified.
We maintain fire extinguishers annually according to the applicable NEN standards and the manufacturer's maintenance instructions.