Re: Fire proofing Node 0 ?

["paul_watkin" <paul_watkin@xxxxxxx>]

Marcus,

Another alternative to Fermacell is "Masterboard"

Is the cupboard already lined with plasterboard?? Plasterboard will 
give some degree of fire protection, a stud partition wall built 
using 12mm plasterboard on both sides would give fire resistance for 
about 20-30mins.

Another thing to look at is "Intumesent Paint" which when used on
a 
non fibrous board like plywood will also potentially give 30mins 
protection.

Other areas to look at are fitting a smoke detector in the cupboard 
preferably linked to any others in the house and also ventilation, 
try and make sure any ventilation for the cupboard is not into the 
stairwell (ideally vent the cupboard externally).

All of the above are just my suggestions if you wan't professional 
advice contact your local Fire Station and ask to speak to someone in 
the Fire Prevention department who should be happy to provide advice 
free of charge (especially important if this is a house of multiple 
occupancy)

Hope that helps

Paul

--- In ukha_d@y..., "Marcus Warrington" <marcusw@m...>
wrote:
> I'm currently in the middle of having the house completely rewired
and flood
> wired with cat5 cables back to the old pantry cupboard (node0).
This
> cupboard is directly below the staircase landing (the intersection
of the 3
> staircases) and I'm a little concerned about the risk of fire in 
node0
> causing problems with upstairs escape routes. I'm planning on 
cladding the
> inside of node 0 with 1/2" chipboard to aid mounting of equipment
etc. Any
> ideas how I can also give at least some modicum of fire proofing as
well ?
> 
> marcusw@m... "Marcus Warrington"
> MIS Computer Services (UK)

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