Design a solution that complies with the relevant performance and safety standards under the National Construction Code (NCC) without compromising the building’s stunning design.

Some of the challenges included:

• Aesthetics
• Time pressures
• Space constraints

Progressive Materials worked closely with Barrier Fire Protection to design passive fire protection elements that met the project’s design brief, structural steel protection requirements all within the budget and timeframe. The systems specified for the project were selected to meet the fire safety requirements and achieve significant space, weight and cost savings.

For the protection of steel columns and beams we supplied CAFCO® 300 vermiculite spray, a lightweight coating that provides very efficient fire resistance with minimal thickness to structural steel. Part of a hybrid strategy of structural steel fire protection, we combined CAFCO® 300 with PROMATECT® 250 boards in various areas to meet strict design requirements.

For the duct ventilation protection, PROMASPRAY® P300 vermiculite spray was specified to fire protect kitchen exhaust.  All systems were neatly and compliantly installed by Barrier Fire Protection.