The FIREFLY™ Phoenix Fire Barrier is a lightweight, flexible passive fire protection solution, expertly designed to provide up to 120 minutes of integrity-only fire resistance. Engineered from high-performance woven glass fabric with a specialist high-temperature finish, it is ideal for forming effective fire and smoke compartmentation in both vertical and horizontal orientations.
Certified by IFCC (Certificate No. IFCC 1418) and tested to BS 476 Part 22, the Phoenix barrier exceeds the fire safety requirements outlined in Approved Document B of the UK Building Regulations. This makes it suitable for use in a wide variety of environments, including retail units, schools, manufacturing facilities, and loft conversions.
Its low weight and manageable dimensions simplify handling and installation, particularly in ceiling voids, service risers, and open-plan roof spaces.
Key Features:
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Independently tested to BS 476 Part 22: 1987 for fire integrity
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Provides up to 120 minutes integrity-only fire resistance
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Achieves Class “A” rating to BS 5438 / 6249 – self-extinguishing fabric
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Third-party certified by IFCC (Cert No. IFCC 1418)
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Designed for both vertical and horizontal installation
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Manufactured from Filament FORTAGLAS™ “E” Glass with high-temperature finish
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Lightweight and flexible for ease of installation in complex spaces
Technical Specifications:
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Material: Woven glass fibre (3/1 Broken Twill weave)
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Thickness: 0.34mm nominal
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Weight: 440g/m² nominal
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Roll Width: 1.3 metres
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Roll Length: 10 or 25 metres
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Thermal Conductivity: 1.0 W/mK
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Tensile Strength: Warp 3840 N/50mm, Weft 2240 N/50mm
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Appearance: Available in white or black
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Flammability: Self-extinguishing, Class “A” pass