Enhanced fire safety performance

Buildings insulated with SPF exhibit very good fire performance. This is due to the thermosetting nature of rigid polyurethane (the material chars when subjected to fire) and its high thermal stability.

For many projects, it should be possible to install SPF (which is a combustible material), but it is obviously the responsibility of the designers, manufacturers and installers to check the relevant national regulations.

It is important to emphasise that the best way to ensure the fire safety of buildings is to follow the 7 layers of the fire safety concept developed by the MBA (Modern Building Alliance) which have also been transposed into the B.I.O. framework (Building, Installation and Organisational requirements). This is true for any building, whether it is a renovation or a new project.