44 SAFETY & SECURITY New High Performance Flame Retardant VCLs
ultimate protection in new constructions. They are the latest addition to the Powerlon® range of building membranes. The use of vapour control layers is on the
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rise in new residential developments as the industry moves toward constructing more energy-efficient, “intelligent” homes. VCLs improve the air tightness of a building and are applied to the warm side of the insulation, ideally fully taped and sealed, to help achieve the maximum benefit. As well as improving the air tightness and reducing convective heat loss, vapour control layers also perform the vital function of protecting the insulation from moisture from inside the building and prevent water vapour from passing through to cause interstitial condensation. In this safety conscious time, and as Building
Regulations are under review, FlameOut Block VCLs offer the valuable bonus of being flame retardant to a high standard, independently tested to British and international standards: British Standard 476 Fire Tests and EN ISO 13401-1, with the top rating of Class B-s1,d0.
ew FlameOutTM Block vapour control
layers combine energy efficiency with superior flame retardancy for the
FlameOut Block VCL is independently certified to the highest British and international FR standards
The membrane is self-extinguishing when exposed to direct flame, and so will not contribute to any fire. FlameOut Block VCLs, with mono-filament
reinforcement for high tensile strength, have outstanding water vapour resistance and low water vapour transmission. The layers come in two grades, FlameOut Block (140gsm weight) and FlameOut Block Plus (210gsm weight) and
are manufactured by North Yorkshire firm Industrial Textiles & Plastics (ITP), who have more than 25 years’ experience in flame retardant technology. ITP produces a full range of building membranes, scaffolding and temporary containment sheeting, and ground, gas and chemical barrier membranes.
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www.itpltd.com Manchester residential development chooses SE Controls O
ne of Manchester’s latest high rise residential developments, Cambridge Street, is using smoke control systems
from SE Controls to provide a safe environment for residents, by ensuring escape routes are kept clear of smoke in the event of a fire. Designed by Hodder & Partners and
constructed by developer-contractor, Renaker Build Ltd, the new building stands on a previously derelict 0.35 hectare site and now provides 282 private rental apartments within two towers, which stand 19 and 28 storeys above ground level. With such a large number of apartments at
Cambridge Street, fire safety is an essential consideration of the building’s design with the smoke control system being an integral part of the solution. Each tower has its own escape staircase at the
centre of the structure, which is protected by SE Controls smoke ventilation and control systems. These systems are code compliant to Building Regulations Approved Document B, as the travel distance from each apartment is less than 7.5 metres. Every floor of each tower is fitted with an
automatically opening smoke vent door, leading to a dedicated smoke shaft, which
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includes a SHEVTEC automatically opening louvre at roof level. This allows smoke and hot air to be vented and ensures corridors and escape routes are kept clear. On the top floor of each block, an additional corridor roof vent is also incorporated as part of the design, which is controlled by a dedicated SHEVTEC control panel. The smoke vent doors use SE Controls
actuators, which are compliant with BS EN 12101, and these are controlled by a series of OSLoop controllers that provide instant response in the event of a fire to ensure the appropriate doors are opened, allowing smoke to escape. Cambridge Street, is also installed with SECloudlinkTM, a remote services solution from SE Controls that uses 4G communications technology to constantly provide system status information, allowing data to be displayed remotely to enable facilities and building managers to monitor the building’s smoke control system. Michael Scrimshaw, Business Development
Manager for SE Controls said: “Cambridge Street has rapidly become an iconic landmark on Manchester’s skyline with its white tile cladding contrasting with the red brick of adjacent listed
buildings. We’re delighted to have been involved with the project, as Renaker Build has delivered a high quality apartment building, which is an attractive proposition in the growing private rental sector.”
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