Crown Trade Timonox - Does The Double
Crown Trade Timonox flame retardant paint systems helped to prevent
flames spreading through a high rise block of tenanted flats in
Manchester, after two fires broke out within a one week period.
The first fire started on the 13th floor of one of the flats in
Lancaster Court, a 14-storey high-rise block managed by Northwards
Housing. A week later, a second fire occurred on the first floor of
the flats. Crown Trade Timonox flame retardant systems had been
applied to all of the communal areas in the tower, as part of
Northwards Housing’s Decent Homes planned maintenance programme.
In both instances, the fires started inside a single flat but the
flames were unable to spread across any communal surfaces due to the
application of Crown Trade Timonox. The finishes were applied to the
walls and ceiling surfaces of the communal landings, in the
stairwell, corridor and lobby areas by framework partners
(contractors), Wates Living Space, as part of their ongoing
maintenance contract.
The fire caused extensive damage to both flats, but the Crown Trade
Timonox painted areas showed little sign of damage after
successfully limiting the spread of flame.
Abid Hanif, project surveyor at Northwards Housing, confirmed:
“Crown Trade recommended Timonox flame retardant paints to bring the
block into line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
The Timonox system provided the Class 0 fire rating required for the
high use areas, and following the fires, it has proven its
effectiveness”.
“While both fires caused extensive damage within the flats, the
system protected the communal areas, and even prevented damage to
timber and chip board, which as a combustible surface, we would have
expected to be destroyed by fires of such ferocity. From seeing the
effectiveness of Timonox in these fires, we will be advising
colleagues about the system when reviewing the cyclical maintenance
of communal areas in properties across North Manchester.”
Crown Trade Timonox systems were tailored to the particular needs of
the tower and were chosen to deliver the highest Class 0 rating to
wall and ceiling areas as well as additional anti-graffiti
protection for the walls. Class 0 (as defined in Section B2 of
Approved Document B of the UK Building Regulations) is generally
specified for high-risk locations such as circulation areas and
escape routes.
The Timonox range is one of the few to meet both the new UK and
European fire test standards, in addition to the current UK Building
Regulations requirements. Fully tested and accredited by Bodycote
Warringtonfire, the systems have a 30-year history of protecting
surfaces and arresting the spread of flame.
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