Torrex Fire Upgrade Systems
The range of Class 0 fire safety upgrade systems from Tor Coatings can be easily applied to painted internal walls to improve fire safety performance. Conforming to fire rating class 0 is an obligation in certain premises, such as HMOs (houses in multiple occupation), but this is also recommended in other buildings to help prevent the spread of flame. The Tor class 0 fire upgrade coatings range comprises of two superior systems and come in a range of colours, meaning there’s no need to compromise on the aesthetics of your premises. The system has been successfully tested on the Warrington Blue Board and is covered under the Certifire 3rd Party accreditation scheme, giving specifiers peace of mind.
The PPC Guide to Class 1 & 0 – Fire Upgrading Systems
The Warrington Blue Board has become the standard test substrate upon which all fire-upgrading coating systems are tested. The board is a multi layer painted test substrate used for assessing the performance of fire upgrading coating systems to simulating real life scenarios where surfaces may have had numerous redecorations. When ignited, it is designed to illustrate a worst case scenario in terms of combustibility and rapid spread of flame.
Warrington Blue Board – Coatings Guide
Products:
Torrex Flameshield Ultimate AG
The Torrex Flameshield Ultimate-AG system allows you to upgrade the fire rating of existing painted surfaces (subject to adhesion), protecting against rapid spread of flame and graffiti. The 3-coat system has been successfully tested on the Warrington Blue Board and is covered under the Certifire 3rd Party accreditation scheme, giving specifiers peace of mind. Our systems allow proprietors to comply with Section B2 of the building regulations and fulfil their obligations under the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order (RRFSO).
The topcoat is an anti-graffiti finish which offers superior levels of protection against damage by allowing long-term graffiti removal when used in conjunction with the Tor graffiti removal systems.
- Designed for previously painted surfaces.
- True three coat Class 0 fire upgrading system.
- Certifire approved.
- Upgrades Exova Warringtonfire Class 4 ‘Blue Board’ to Class 0.
- Superb graffiti removal properties.
- Low textured, gloss finish.
- Fast installation.
- Free from antimony and brominated compounds.
- Can be applied in low temperatures.
- Comprehensive colour range.
The Torrex Flameshield Eggshell allows you to upgrade the fire rating of existing well adhered painted surfaces, protecting against rapid spread of flame and providing a tough, hard wearing surface with a low texture, eggshell finish. The system has been successfully tested on the Warrington Blue Board and is covered under the Certifire 3rd Party accreditation scheme, giving specifiers peace of mind, in areas of high risk.
The system helps architects, building managers and surveyors to comply with Section B2 of the Building Regulations and also to fulfil their obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRFSO).
- Certifire approved
- Upgrades to Class 0 when tested on the Exova Warringtonfire Class 4 ‘Blue Board’
- Eggshell finish
- Hard wearing and durable
- Water-based
- 4 coat system
- Easily applied by brush or roller
- Provides long term protection
- Wide colour range available
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