Advanced open-state cavity fire barriers engineered to maintain ventilation during normal conditions and rapidly seal cavity gaps during fire exposure.
Light Covers FF 109/FF 130
Product Overview
The barrier remains open during normal operation to allow continuous airflow and moisture drainage inside the façade cavity. In the event of fire, the intumescent material rapidly expands to seal the cavity and help restrict the spread of flames, smoke, and heat through concealed spaces.
Designed for modern rainscreen façade applications, the FF102/50 combines fire compartmentation performance with ventilation requirements in a single tested system.
FF102/50 combines fire compartmentation performance with ventilation requirements in a single tested system.
The FF102/50 Ventilated Cavity Fire Barrier is manufactured using advanced intumescent technology specifically developed for ventilated cavities within external wall and cladding systems.
Why Ventilated Cavity Fire Protection Is Important?
Ventilated façade systems typically include cavity spaces behind external cladding to improve thermal efficiency and moisture management. While these open cavities are essential for building performance, they can also create hidden pathways that allow fire to spread rapidly throughout the structure.
The FF102/50 helps reduce this risk by automatically sealing the cavity during fire exposure while preserving the required airflow and drainage performance under normal conditions.
Product Features & Performance
The FF102/50 is designed to deliver reliable passive fire protection performance without affecting the functionality of ventilated façade systems.
• Open-state cavity barrier design
• Rapid intumescent expansion during fire
• Lightweight and simple installation
• Aluminum foil facing for improved handling
• Independently tested and certified system
• Allows continuous airflow and drainage
• Suitable for cavity gaps up to 50mm
• No ongoing maintenance required
• Fire resistance performance up to 120 minutes
Applications
The FF102/50 is suitable for a wide range of façade and external wall constructions where ventilated cavities are required.
Recommended Applications:
- Recommended Applications:
- Commercial developments
- Healthcare facilities
- Industrial and infrastructure projects
- Ventilated façade assemblies
- Residential towers
- Educational buildings
The system can be installed horizontally or vertically depending on project requirements and wall construction details.
Technical Information
Testing & Certification
The FF102/50 has been extensively tested to meet recognized international fire safety standards and façade fire protection requirements.
Certifications & Standards:
- IFC Certified
- Assessed to ASFP guidance
- Suitable for tested façade assemblies and fire-rated systems
- CCPI Assessed
- Tested in accordance with BS EN standards
— Installation & System Compatibility
The product is designed for practical and efficient installation across multiple façade and wall construction types.
Compatible with:
• Concrete structures
• Steel frame systems
• External cladding assemblies
• Masonry walls
• Timber frame constructions
• Ventilated cavity systems
Its lightweight profile and flexible installation options help simplify on-site application while maintaining reliable fire protection performance.