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fischer FIRE STOP range S90-rated C30 cushion T1 fire stop compound C2 mortar M3
fire stop for cables

fischer FIRE STOP

Systems
Product range for passive fire protection

Peter Dengler, fischerwerke, Waldachtal

In early 2007 fischerwerke launched a new
product range for passive fire protection.
The fischer FIRE STOP products offer
comprehensive fire protection solutions for
building service installations, thereby
complementing the SaMontec and fixing
system product lines. As a full-range
supplier, fischer now offers a complete
product assortment with fire approvals.

fischer FIRE STOP systems

Fire stop types ID Fire stop constructions

Cable fire stops C Numerical hierarchy with single-digit

Pipe fire stops T numbers for LAR/LüAR solutions and
Combination pipe and cable fire stops M multi-digit numbers for tested and
Grouting for fire dampers V approved systems.

S90-rated M10 combination S90-rated C20 cable mortar
board fire stop fire stop
Building
elements (wall / floor)
• Building material type
• Finishes etc.
Diagram showing various requirements placed on fire stops
Construction facilities rely on building ser-
vice systems with the associated piping,
ductwork and cable ways for their proper
performance. The service distribution sys-
tems require a host of wall and floor pene-
trations, ideally through suitably designed
openings. Fire-rated walls and floors must
be resealed to ensure the integrity of the
fire barrier or compartment. Fire stop sys-
tems, whose purpose is to provide an effec-
tive barrier to the spread of fire, represent a
good-practice solution to these require-
ments. As a passive fire precaution, they
reduce or minimise the hazards posed by
fire and smoke by ensuring local fire con-
tainment.
Fire stop systems for building service
elements
The installations required for the distribu-
tion of services within buildings include the
piping, ductwork, conduits and cable ways
of the power, heating, sanitary, refrigera-
tion, ventilation and air-conditioning sys-
tems. The building services elements may
be broken down into cable, pipework and
S90-rated C40 cable block S90-rated C30 cable cushion
fire stop fire stop
Fire-resistance period
• F30 to F180
Fire stop
• Type (C,M,T,V)
• Construction
Installation
type: (cable/pipe)
• Combustible
• Non-combustible
ventilation components. This division is re-
flected by the statutory building control
framework and the common guidelines
adopted by all 16 German federal states,
specifically the Pipe and Cable Installation
Directive (LAR) and the Ventilation System
Directive (LüAR).
fischer’s FIRE STOP range features both
trade-specific and cross-trade solutions.
The fire stops take on a variety of forms,
including board (e.g. S90-rated M10 combi-
nation board fire stop), mortar, blocks, foam
and cushions.
Fire stops to LAR
(Pipe and Cable Installation Directive)
For penetrations through space-enclosing
building elements, the provisions cover the
following individual types of service run in
separate or shared openings:
• Electrical cables – no limit on diameter
• Non-combustible pipes – diameter
< 160 mm
• Combustible pipes – diameter < 32 mm
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R90-rated T60 fire stop V2 mortar M3
sleeve
Trades
• Insulation
• Utility service type
Constructions complying with LAR specifi-
cations are deemed adequate for service
runs within these size limits. fischer FIRE
STOP products for such applications include
the FDB fire protection compound, for sys-
tems C1 and T1, and the FM3 mortar, in
conjunction with the FBV anti-corrosion
fleece for pipes, in systems C2 and T2.
For service runs beyond these size limits
and for several services penetrating a single
opening where the spacing requirements
cannot be met, the LAR requires tested and
approved fire stop systems certified for
specific applications under building control
legislation (national technical approvals or
building control test certificates). It also
requires the on-site marking/designation of
the installed fire stops. fischer provides
self-adhesive signs to designate the sys-
tems. Moreover, applicators in some cases
require instruction in the use of the fire stop
systems and the fischer ACADEMY now
offers special courses for its FIRE STOP
customers.
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DIN 4102 Test Standard

Test standard 4102 includes different parts. Building materials are classified in non-flammable (A1, A2) and flammable (B1, B2, B3) classes of building materials.
Building members can be composed of different building materials. The relevant parts of DIN 4102 are listed below.

DIN 4102 Content Building members Classification

Part 3 Fire walls and non-load-bearing outside Walls and ceilings W

walls, terms, requirements and tests

Part 5 List and application of classified building materials, – –

building members and special components

Part 6 Fire protection seals, seals in lift shaft Doors, gates T

walls and in fire-resistant glazing; terms,
requirements and tests

Part 9 Cable fire stops, terms, requirements Ventilation systems L

and tests Fire stop flaps K

Part 11 Cable jackets, pipe fire stops, installation Pipe fire stops R
shafts and channels, seals for their inspection Installation channels I
openings; terms, requirements and tests and shafts

Part 12 Function maintenance of electrical cable systems Function maintenance E

Requirements and test of electrical systems

Part 13 Fire protection glazing; terms, requirements No heat crossing F

and tests With heat crossing G

The duration of fire resistance specifies the resistance to fire over a certain period of time (in minutes).
Building components are classified in fire resistance classes (F 30 – F 180 or e.g. R90, L90, S30, K90 . . . ).

The following fischer FIRE STOP con-
structions are currently available as system
solutions:
• Mineral fibre board fire stops for 30-,
60- and 90-minute fire resistance in sys-
tems C10, C11, M10 and T10. The water-
proof and paintable coating and filler
compounds FAB and FAS likewise
provide all the benefits of universal
application.
• Mortar fire stops for 90-minute fire resis-
tance in systems C20, M20 and T20. The
lightweight mortar FMO offers a high
coverage of as much as 2.7 litres/kg.
Moreover, the possibility of incorporating
mineral fibre board as permanent shut-
tering in floor fire stops obviates the
need for external shuttering.
• Cushion fire stops for 90-minute fire resis-
tance in system C30. Available in four sizes
(S, M, L, XL), the FBK fire stop cushions
fit perfectly into the opening around the
cable or cable support systems.
• Block fire stops for 30-, 60-, 90- and 120- (fire and smoke dampers), which are nor-
minute fire resistance in systems C40 mally cast into solid building elements. The
and C41. The FBB fire stop is “a block for FM3 mortar in system V2 is provided for this
all seasons“ and can be applied without application.
ancillary materials and in conjunction
with the FBS fire stop foam.
• Foam barriers for 30- and 90-minute fire
resistance in systems C50 and C51. The
FBS fire stop foam is ideal for smaller
openings and highly economical, with
only 75 mm thickness in walls with 30-
minute fire resistance.
• The FBM fire stop sleeve for 90-minute
fire resistance in system T60 can be
either plugged on and incorporated in
infill mortar. A sound-control insert is
included.
Fire stops to LüAR
(Ventilation System Directive)
The LüAR sets out the fire-resistance
requirements for ventilation ducts and asso-
ciated shutter units. It also specifies the
requirements relating to shutter devices
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Examples for anchor applications

Application Regulations for use Anchor details Suitable anchors / plugs

DIN 4102, Part 4, Steel anchors with construction Zykon anchor bolt FZA
8.5.7.5 approval > M8; double depth but Zykon hammerset anchor FZEA II
anchored at a minimum depth of 6 cm; Anchor bolt FAZ II
max. theoretical load 500 kN per Anchor bolt FAZ A 4/C
anchor and max. 6 N/mm2 with Nail anchor FNA II
reference to steel cross-section or fire Injection mortar FIS V
protection certificate by approved High performance anchor FH II
testing station. Ceiling nail FDN
Concrete screw FBS

Fire-protected ventilation systems and utility

installations L30 to L120

VdS guidelines for Made of non-flammable material Zykon anchor bolt FZA
sprinkler systems and tested and approved by VdS; Zykon hammerset anchor FZEA II
(new directive minimum M8. Anchor bolt FAZ II
published in 2008) Anchor bolt FAZ A 4/C
Hammerset anchor EA
High performance anchor FH II
Hollow-ceiling anchor FHY

Sprinkler systems

DIN 4102, Part 4, Steel anchors with construction Nail anchor FNA II
8.5.7.5 approval > M8; double depth but Zykon hammerset anchor FZEA II
anchored at a minimum depth of 6 cm; Anchor bolt FAZ II
max. theoretical load 500 kN per Anchor bolt FAZ A4/C
anchor and max. 6 N/mm2 with Hammerset anchor EA
reference to steel cross-section or fire Concrete screw FBS
protection certificate by approved Hollow-ceiling anchor FHY
testing station. Ceiling nail FDN

General pipe systems

DIN 4102, Part 4, Steel anchors with construction Zykon anchor bolt FZA
8.5.7.5 and DIN 4102, approval > M8; double depth but an- Zykon hammerset anchor FZEA II
Part 12 for function chored at a minimum depth of 6 cm; Anchor bolt FAZ II
maintenance max. theoretical load 500 kN per Anchor bolt FAZ A 4/C
anchor and max. 6 N/mm2 with High performance anchor FH II
reference to steel cross-section or fire Hollow-ceiling anchor FHY
protection certificate by approved Hammerset anchor EA
testing station. Nail anchor FNA II
Concrete screw FBS
Injection mortar FIS V

Cable routes

DIN 4102, Part 4, Steel anchors with construction
8.5.7.5 approval > M8; double depth but
anchored at a minimum depth of
6 cm; max. theoretical load 500 kN
per anchor and max. 6 N/mm2 with
reference to steel cross-section or
fire protection certificate by approv-
ed testing station.
Anchor bolt FAZ II
Anchor bolt FAZ A4/C
High performance anchor FH II
Zykon hammerset anchor FZEA II
Highbond anchor FHB II
Zykon anchor bolt FZA
Injection mortar FIS V

Heavy pipe systems and cable routes