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Electrical Protection
The Astroflame intumescent socket box inserts and covers are applied inside electrical socket boxes. In the event of a fire the intumescent material expands and fills the electrical box stopping the spread of fire and smoke. These socket box inserts and covers have been tested to BS476-20 and are designed to comply with IEEE regulations.
Astroflame Fire and Acoustic Socket Box Insert
- 120 minute fire rated
- Tested to BS EN 1363-1 and 1364-1
- Acoustic rating of Rw67dB
Astroflame Intumescent Fire Pillows - 120 Minute Fire Rated
- 120 minute certified fire rating
- CE marked
- Available in 3 sizes - Sausage, Small, Large
Astroflame Intumescent Socket Box Cover
- 120 minute fire rated
- Tested to BS 476-20
- Available in single or double box sizes
Intumescent Putty Pads for Internal Electrical Sockets - Astroflame
- Provides up to 90 minutes fire resistance
- Tested to EN 1366-3: 2004 and BS EN 1364-1
- Available in single or double sized pads
Astroflame Intumescent Downlight Cover
- 60 minute fire rating
- Tested to BS EN 1365-2:2000
- Available in a range of sizes
Astroflame Fire Rated Luminaire Canopy
- 60 minute fire rating
- Tested to BS 476-20 & 23 clause 5
- Certifire approved
Astroflame Fire Rated Luminaire Cover
- 60 minute fire rated
- Tested to BS 476-23
- Available in 2 versions
BS 476 vs BS EN 1364-1
Do I require intumescent electrical protection?
BS 476 vs BS EN 1364-1
BS 476 is the British Standard for fire tests on building materials and structures. However, this standard has been superseded by the current BS EN 1634-1, working in conjunction with BS 476-20, which outlines the methods for determination of the fire resistance of construction elements. BS EN 1634-1:2014 is a standard covering: Fire resistance and smoke control tests for door and shutter assemblies, openable windows and elements of building hardware. For products to comply with BS EN 1634-1, they must be able to withstand fire attack, not allow flames or hot gases to pass, and maintain the fire integrity of a doorset.
Do I require intumescent electrical protection?
As an additional fire safety precaution, intumescent products may be installed around socket boxes, either internally or externally, to provide further fire protection on electrical equipment and help to prevent electrical fires. The aim of the intumescent material is to provide fire compartmentation when an aperture has been made for the installation of light switches or plug sockets within a wall. Without the intumescent material, if a fire was to break out, it would quickly enter and pass through the wall to more easily spread throughout a premises. Installed intumescent products act as a fire stop / smoke seal for these applications, as well as providing some improvement on acoustic performance.