Fire reaction solutions, Horizontal partitions in membrane false ceilings

A fire compartment, by definition, is a portion of a building enclosed by horizontal and vertical construction elements with a specified fire resistance rating.
Horizontal compartmentation is intended to limit the spread of fire upward and downward, thus between upper and lower floors. It is typically achieved fire-resistant floor slabs.

A membrane ceiling is a passive fire protection system designed with inherent fire resistance. Unlike composite systems, its compartmentation function is independent: this means that its protective capacity does not depend on the type of supporting structure or slab above.
From a technical standpoint, these systems provide horizontal compartmentation with an EI classification, acting as a true fire barrier between different volumes of the building.

The installation of a membrane ceiling is the ideal solution in three main scenarios:

• Fire Safety Retrofit: allows rapid upgrading of slabs or load-bearing structures that have insufficient or non-certifiable fire resistance.
• Independent Compartmentation: enables the creation of horizontal fire separation even in the absence of a traditional slab.
• Services Protection (Plenum): ideal for compartmentalizing the technical space between the underside of the slab and the upper surface of the ceiling, protecting ducts and sensitive building services.

Standards and Certifications: EN 1364-2

The safety of these systems is not assumed, but rigorously tested. The fire resistance classification is determined through experimental tests carried out in accordance with the UNI EN 1364-2 standard.

This standard specifies the criteria for assessing the ability of non-loadbearing elements (such as ceilings) to maintain integrity (E) and thermal insulation (I) during a fire, ensuring that heat and flames do not spread to upper floors.

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Download the Global Building membrane ceiling files for free from this Syncronia product page. In particular, you can download:

⦁    BIM files
⦁    3D files (DWG CAD, SketchUp)
⦁    PDF files: catalogs and technical specifications

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