Intumescent Paint, Penetration Fire Sealing, Vermiculite Spray, Melbourne, Australia

Fire Rating Services

FRS has been providing a wide range of quality passive fire protection services to its customers in Melbourne and greater Victoria since 1990 and is a recognised leader within the Australian industry. Our extensive experience together with the high level of service we provide is appreciated by our many satisfied customers who after countless years continue to use FRS as their preferred passive installer.

Fire Rating by way of the protection of structural steel and penetration sealing is required by The Building Code of Australia to ensure that all buildings have measures in place to protect life and property. This is done by way of preventing the spread of flame, smoke and gases and also to minimise structural damage.Fire Rating involves the application of fire rated materials that have been tested in approved systems to conform with Australian testing standards.

FRS provides a range of services to help you achieve compliance on your project. For photos and more detailed information on these services please use the links to the left of the screen.

• Passive Fire Product Supply, Installations and Certification

  It is of the utmost importance that fire rated products are correctly installed and certified to Australian Standards.

• Problem Solving and Design

  We offer an innovative and effective problem solving service for all sorts of passive related problems.

• Essential Services Inspections and Reports

  At the conclusion of our audit we will provide the building owner with a detailed report sighting essential service items requiring attention together with a quotation to bring these items up to code.

• Essential Service Maintenance

  We can provide ongoing maintenance programs for customers requiring regular inspections and rectification works.

• Service Penetration Stopping – Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical

  It is imperative that the service penetrations made by various contractors are properly firerated to protect against smoke, fire and gas.

• Plastic & Combustible Pipe Penetration Stopping

  There are two systems we use for an efficient and quick method for sealing PVC pipe penetrations through walls and floors after installation: fire collars and fire collar wrap.

• Vermiculite and Cemetitious Fendolite Sprays for Structural Steel and Ductwork

  These sprays are suitable for both internal and external use to protect structural steel and also mechanical ductwork.

• Fire Rated Paints for Structural Steel Columns, Beams and Cable Protection

  These paints are suitable for both internal and external applications and provide up to 2 hours protection.

• Hebel Blockwork and Panel Solutions

  These solutions provide efficient, cost effective and quick methods for sealing large penetrations through walls or floors.

• Board for Internal, External and Heat Applications – Steel, Walls, Ceilings and Ductwork

  Fire boards are suitable for both internal and external use, and can be a much more cost efficient alternative to plaster.

• Rated Access Panels and Hatches

  We have a large range of fire rated access panels with up to 2 hours protection.

• Resistant Storeroom / Archive Manufacture

  FRS is able to build fire rated storerooms to suit your particular situation, needs and budget.

Our customer base includes both large and small organisations across the public sector, industrial, mining and commercial construction industries. We encourage you to view the range of products we have such as vermiculite spray, penetration fire sealing products and intumescent paint.

Vermiculite Spray
Vermiculite spray is a cost effective way of increasing the fire rating of a broad range of building structures and areas.

• Spray can be used on materials such as steel beams, steel columns, mechanical ductwork and other services.
• Vermiculite spray is versatile, cost efficient and recommended for projects where other products are too difficult or expensive to apply.
• It provides up to 4 hours of protection and is suitable for both internal and external usage.

Penetration Fire Sealing
Penetration fire sealing incorporates a range of products which are manufactured and designed to be installed into areas to ensure building compartmentation. Penetration fire sealing products include:

• Pillows
• Mortar
• Strips
• IBS Foam Strip
• Sealants
• Boards
• Hebel Blockwork
• Backing Rods

Intumescent Paint
Intumescent paint is paint which can applied to structural steel to protect the steel from the effects of fire and ensure its structural adequacy.

For further information on intumescent paint, penetration fire sealing, vermiculite spray or other products and services, contact Fire Rating Solutions, Melbourne, Australia, on +61 (0)3 9419 1393 today.

Fire Resistant Product Installations and Certification

Fire Resistant Product Installations and Certification

Whether you have a one-off project or require on-going maintenance we are able to provide you with leading edge fire resistant product services. Our skilled team are leaders in their field, experienced in the installation of specialised fire protection products as well as being able to provide ongoing maintenance and problem solving skills. It is of the utmost importance that fire resistant products are correctly installed and certified to Australian Standards to ensure their effectiveness. With over 26 years in the building industry and 19 years specifically in the fire resistant field we are experts in problem solving, while complying with OH&S standards. Through our extensive experience in the building, industrial and mining sectors we have developed installation procedures and methods which are both effective as well as reducing costs and time for our customers. Look at Examples of Photos of Product Installations. Look at our Fire Resistant Products available for Purchase. If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Resistant Product Installations and Certification.

Flame Protection Problem Solving and Design

Flame Protection Problem Solving and Design

FRS prides itself on being able to offer an innovative and effective problem solving service for all sorts of fire protection related problems with Australia. Our vast stock of passive products, intumescent paints and vermiculate sprays and products provide residents of Melbourne and interstate with security and peace of mind from the devastating effects of flames. Our extensive knowledge built up since 1990as well as our understanding of the construction sector enables us to offer solutions at various stages within the construction process or within the confines of an existing building. Problem solving examples include:- Assistance with design and construction Awkward access solutions Problem solving with OH& S issues during installations Selection of appropriate materials for specific jobs Ongoing maintenance solutions Problem solving to enable our customers to have uninterrupted business operation We provide this service to the following sectors: Commercial Government Industrial Mining Some of our fire rated products include: Intumescent Paint - this product is designed to create a barrier which protects structural steel from fire. Intumescent paint allows the steel to retain its structural adequacy during a fire. Vermiculite Spray - a versatile and easy to use product, this spray is ideal in many situations. Vermiculite spray gives up to 4 hours of protection. Multiple fire sealing products for penetrations - we offer a comprehensive range of fire sealing products for penetrations including: pillows, mortar, strips, IBS foam strips, sealants, boards, hebel blockwork and backing rods. All of the products in this range are of the highest quality, supplied by quality manufacturers. Look at Examples of Photos of Product Installations. Look at our Fire Resistant Products available for Purchase. If you have any further enquiries or need more information please don’t hesitate to contact FRS, Melbourne, Australia regarding Fire Resistant Product Installations and Certification.

Fire Compliance Annual Audits and Essential Services Inspections

Fire Compliance Annual Audits and Essential Services Inspections

FRS can help with your annual fire compliance audit requirements. Periodically fire compliance annual audits must be undertaken to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia. The Victorian Building Act along with the Building Regulations came into operation in 1994. These effect all buildings built on or after 1 July 1994. These regulations go further than the previous regulations by specifically requiring essential fire safety services inspections and their level of performance be maintained. Building owners need to ensure periodic audits in accordance with the Australian Standard and maintain a record of that audit on site. Owners of buildings built prior to 1 July 1994 still have a responsibility to ensure the safe operation and maintenance of the fire safety services. The objective of maintenance and annual audits is to ensure that services continue to perform at the same level of operation that existed at the time of commissioning. Audit inspections check for: General wear and tear Reliability Faults General housekeeping FRS is able to inspect the following essential services: Fire indices of materials Fire isolated lift shafts Fire isolated passages Fire isolated stairs Fire protective coverings Fire rated access panels Fire rated control joints Fire rated materials applied to building elements Fire resisting shafts Penetrations in fire-rated structures At the conclusion of our audit we will provide the building owner with a detailed report sighting all essential services requiring attention together with a quotation to bring these items up to code. The maintenance of essential services applies to Class 1b, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, buildings as defined in the BCA. These include multi-storey residential buildings, hotels/motels, offices, shops, warehouses, factories and hospitals/public buildings. Look at the BCA Requirements. If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Resistant Product Installations and Certification.

Fire Rating Maintenance

Fire Rating Maintenance

In addition to the fire audit and inspection services offered, FRS can provide ongoing maintenance programmes for its customers involving annual inspections and a report detailing recommendations to ensure the integrity of the building’s fire rating protection. Regular fire rating maintenance of your building is not only essential to ensure compliance with the Building Code but also limits the spread of fire if it does occur. Fires often result in the loss of life, costly damage and loss of business. Regular fire maintenance will reduce your liability and may result in lower insurance premiums. Look at our Fire Resistant Products available for Purchase. Look at Examples of Photos of Product Installations. If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Resistant Product Installations and Certification.

Service Penetration Fire Stopping – Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical

Service Penetration Fire Stopping – Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical

To ensure fire safety of facilities and the lives of those within it is imperative that the service penetrations made by various contractors are properly stopped to protect against smoke, fire and odours. Over the course of a year various service contractors will make penetrations in walls, ceilings, floors and other structural components of your facility. Commonly these penetrations are made for communication cables, plumbing services etc. Many contractors do not attend to the appropriate fire stopping procedures in the correct manner or if at all. We can ensure the fire integrity and safety of the building in accordance with AS1530 Part 4. The stopping up of holes with cement and/or plaster is no longer acceptable. Private certifiers and councils are requiring certification by specialist contractors. Additionally, for buildings under construction, if the systems are installed at the correct time in the construction program, costs will be minimised. If you wish, we can cover all trades on your project and certify the complete fire stopping job, or we can look after your section of responsibility. We are also able to advise and supply the correct materials to each of your sub-contractors if you prefer to work this way. FRS has the systems, experience and expertise to provide compliant fire stopping services. We supply and install quality fire protection products to ensure the integrity of your facility to guard against both fire and loss of life. Look at our Service Penetration Products available for purchase: Fire Pillows Fire Mortar Fire Strip IBS Foam Strip Sealants Fire Boards Hebel Blockwork Backing Rods FRS is able to provide penetration sealing for floors, walls and PVC pipes. Look at photo examples of our product installations for service penetrations for: Floor Penetrations Wall Penetrations PVC Penetrations If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Service Penetration Fire Stopping - Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical.

PVC Pipe Penetration Fire Stopping

Fire Collars and Fire Collar Wraps

There are two systems we use for an efficient and quick method for sealing PVC pipe penetrations through walls and floors after installation: Fire Collars - We regularly recommend the retro fitting of fire collars. This system is suitable for both masonry and plaster applications. Fire collars provide up to 4 hours protection and come in the following sizes: 40mm to 150mm – plaster wall insertion fire collars 40mm to 300mm – retro fit collars for walls and floors Fire Collar Wrap - There may be applications where fire collar wraps are more efficient. These are ideal for core holes and tight access applications in either masonry or paster applications and also provide up to 4 hours protection. Sizes are: 32mm to 150mm – retro fit fire wraps for walls and floors Look at our PVC pipe products available for purchase: Fire Collars Fire Collar Wraps Look at photo examples of product installations for: PVC Fire Collars PVC Fire Wraps If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding PVC Pipe Penetration Fire Stopping.

Fire Vermiculite and Cemetitious Fendolite Sprays for Structural Steel and Ductwork

FIRE VERMICULITE AND CEMETITIOUS FENDOLITE FIRE SPRAY SERVICES

FRS is skilled in the application of Vermiculite and Cemetitious Fendolite fire spray. This spray is suitable for both internal and external use, as well as acoustic and heat applications. It provides up to 4 hours protection. An added benefit of Vermiculite and Cemetitious Fendolite fire spray is that it is often more cost effective than other comparable methods. FRS is often required by its customers to provide fire protection solutions for difficult jobs. Due to its flexibility we often recommend the application of vermiculite or and fendolite fire spray. It is suitable for many applications where existing methods are difficult, impossible or cost prohibitive. It is able to be used in areas with tight access. It provides fire protection for the many existing problems found in new or old buildings and can be used in conjunction with other commonly used products. It is compatible with timber, plaster, PVC, structural steel columns, beams, metal ducts and cables. It is also ideal for textured finishes. Using the latest technology, we at FRS designed our own fire spray equipment which includes an integrated compressor, pump and mixer. Our fire spray equipment is housed in dedicated vans, meaning better service and quick set-up with cost savings for our customers. This equipment is compliant with AS 1755-200 ensuring safety for all workers. FRS is able to arrange Portable Power to enable the use of the fire spray equipment. Look at our Fire Spray Products available for purchase. See Photo Examples of Spray Machine Setup and Work in Progress Look at Photo Examples of Vermiculite and Cemetitious Fendolite Spray product installations for: Mechanical Ductwork Steel Beams and Columns Precast Panel Brackets and Angles Combination Board and Spray If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Vermiculite and Cemetitious Fendolite Sprays for Structural Steel and Ductwork.

Fire Resistant Paints for Steel Columns, Beams and Cable Protection

FIRE PAINTING SERVICES

FRS has an extensive range of Intumescent and Ablative paints and is skilled in its application. These paints are suitable for both internal and external applications and provide up to 3 hours protection. These paints are aesthetically pleasing to the eye, take up minimal space due to its thin application, and are ideal for architecturally designed areas where structural members are to be exposed. It provides fire protection for structural steel columns, beams and cables. We can also apply with a textured finish. FRS’ prides itself on using the latest specialised fire paint technology. Our fire paint equipment is housed in dedicated vans, meaning better service and quick set-up with cost savings for our customers. Portable Power is able to be provided. Look at our Fire Paint Products available for purchase. Look at Photo Examples of Fire Paint product installations for: Cables Steel Beams and Columns If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Resistant Paints for Steel Columns, Beams and Cable Protection.

Fire Hebel Blockwork and Panel Solutions

Fire Hebel Blockwork and Panel Solutions

FRS is skilled in the installation of Hebel blockwork and panels. We recommend its use in providing an efficient, cost effective and quick method for sealing large penetrations through walls or floors. It provides up to 4 hours protection. We routinely use Hebel for wall constructions, combustible stores, sealing penetrations and capping-off riser shafts as it is suitable for trafficable conditions. Hebel is a versatile and light weight fire resistant block or panel with good acoustic qualities. It is suitable for both internal and external applications. Look at our Hebel Blockwork Products available for purchase. Look at Photo Examples of Hebel Blockwork product installations. If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Hebel Blockwork and Panel Solutions.

Fire Board for Internal, External and Heat Applications – Steel, Walls, Ceilings and Ductwork

Fire Board for Internal, External and Heat Applications – Steel, Walls, Ceilings and Ductwork

FRS is skilled in the application of fire boards. These fire boards are suitable for both internal and external use, as well as acoustic and heat applications. It provides up to 4 hours protection. Fire board is particularly suitable where a neat, square finish is required. It can replace the need to install thicker fire plaster systems and achieve a similar finish whilst achieving the same fire rating. FRS is often required by its customers to provide fire protection solutions for difficult jobs. It is ideal for duct work construction, eliminating the need for the metal duct itself, constructing fire bulk heads, walls, ceilings where space is limited. This product can provide a two hour fire protection from both directions with one layer of 52mm board. It provides fire protection for the many existing problems found in new or old buildings and can be used in conjunction with other commonly used products. It is compatible with timber, plaster, PVC, structural steel columns, beams, metal ducts and cables. To assist us in our professional installation we utilise the latest, quality tools and equipment based at our Collingwood factory. We are also able to built off-site and/or cut the fire boards to size to enable us to reduce the site access time required and provide quick on-site installation. Additionally we are able to provide this in-house cutting service all customers who purchase fire board from us. Look at our Fire Board Products available for purchase. Look at Photo Examples of Fire Board product installations for: Fire Rated Ductwork Bulkhead Fire Rated Bulkhead Combination Board and Spray If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Board for Internal, External and Heat Applications – Steel, Walls, Ceilings and Ductwork.

Fire Rated Access Panels and Hatches

FIRE RATED ACCESS PANELS AND HATCHES

FRS has extensive experience in the supply and installation of access panels, lift motor room hatches and pit covers. We have a large range of fire resistant access panels with up to 2 hours protection, providing a solution to your particular access need. We only use quality access panels. This means less installation time and cost-effectiveness for our customers. Our range of access panels includes standard pressed metal with metal or MDF doors and full range of fire resistant panels. Installation with either setting bead or fully edged (picture frame). Hinged doors or removable doors available. Suitable for walls, ceilings, plaster board, concrete and pressed metal ducts. Contact us for sizes. Look at our Access Panel and Hatch Products available for purchase. Look at Photo Examples of Fire Rated Access Panels and Hatch product installations for: Fire Rated Access Panels Trafalgar Metal Access Hatches Fire Rated Pit Covers If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Rated Access Panels and Hatches.

Fire Resistant Storeroom / Archive Manufacture

Fire Resistant Storeroom / Archive Manufacture

FRS is able to build fire resistant storerooms to suit your particular situation, needs and budget. An example of a chemical fire storeroom can be viewed. Similar principals can be used to build rooms to protect archival materials or valuable merchandise within your building, office or warehouse. A site inspection can be undertaken to determine the best type of construction and protection required to suit your specific needs including issues such as access, air conditioning, lighting etc. Storerooms can be manufactured to provide up to 4 hours fire protection. Contact us now for a quote. Look at our Fire Resistant Storeroom Products available for purchase: Fire Boards Hebel Blockwork Look at photo examples of Fire Resistant Storeroom product installations. If you have any further enquiries or need more information please do not hesitate to CONTACT US regarding Fire Resistant Storeroom / Archive Manufacture.