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Pressurisation ductwork

Passive fire protection system

Main article: Firewall (construction)

Pressurisation ductwork made of [[Durasteel

Pressurisation ductwork is a passive fire protection system. It is used to supply fresh air to any area of refuge, designated emergency evacuation or egress route.

Purpose

The purpose of pressurisation ductwork is to maintain positive pressure in building spaces to prevent smoke from entering from other spaces in which a fire is occurring. It is typically used in exit stairways, corridors, and lobbies.

Requirements

Pressurisation ductwork is certified on the basis of fire testing such as ISO 6944.

Systems

There are two means of providing fire-resistance rated ductwork:

Inherently fire-resistant, or proprietary factory assembled ducts which are made of sheet metal shells filled with mixtures of rockwool, fiber and silicon dioxide
Sheet metal duct with exterior fireproofing materials such as blanket rockwool, ceramic fiber, or intumescent paint.

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