Fireproofing facts for kids
Circuit integrity fireproofing of cable trays, using calcium silicate boards.
Fireproofing is making a part or a structure resist a fire, while still keeping the function it was designed for. Fireproofing is a passive fire protection measure. There are different levels of certifications; higher levels of certification mean that a part or a structure can withstand a fire longer.
Images for kids
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Damaged spray fireproofing made of rockwool, cement and admixtures at a Toronto car dealership; 28 December 2013.
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Intumescent spray fireproofing product has expanded.
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Penetrations of structural beams. The installation is incomplete, as the beams are not yet treated with fireproofing. If left as-is, they would collapse in a fire, resulting in openings in the fire separation wall.
See also
In Spanish: Ignifugidad para niños
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