FireZone Vanguard SP is one of Zone's locally processed, fire retardant system suitable for internal and semi-external use, achieving a Group 1-S.
Performance: Achieves a Group 1-S according to NZBC Clause 3.4(a) achieving classification to NZBC C/AS2 requirements.
Durability: The fire performance of the treated timber will last for the life time of the timber substrate – according to EN16755:2017: no maintenance of the system is required.
Specification: Masterspec Section 6743FB.
Treatment: The FireZone Vanguard SP fire retardant treatment is carried out offsite at a local facility in Auckland.
Sustainability: Waterbased, low VOC (8g/L), pH Neutral, A+/M1 emission classes, Indoor Air Comfort® certified, BREEAM classified, LEED v4 compliant
Substrate Requirements: timber with minimum thickness of 9mm and minimum density of 338kg/m3 max density of approx. 700kg/m3 Environmental Requirements: Internal dry, internal moisture rich, semi-external
Specify FireZone Vanguard SP to achieve a Group 1-S, Group 1, Group 2-S, Group 2 or Group 3 on timber substrates (as defined by NZBC CVM2) with a minimum thickness of 9mm and minimum density of 338kg/m3. This covers almost all typically specified timber species. Appropriate for use in internal dry, internal wet and semi-external applications.
Leaves either a natural timber finish or stained finish.
FireZone Vanguard SP has been tested to EN13501-1:2018 in Europe achieving a B-d0-s1 classification on timber substrates with a minimum density of ≥338 kg/m3 and minimum thickness of ≥9mm.
According to the NZBC C/AS2 Table C1.1 – a B-d0-s1 is the equivalent of a Group 1-S.
According to C/VM2 A1.6 – a surface applied products performance is deemed applicable on timber with the same or great thickness and density.
C/VM2 Table A2 defines timber substrate as: Timber, Standard grade plywood, hardboard, fibre/particleboard
Therefore FireZone Vanguard SP meets a Group 1-S fire rating on timber substrates with a minimum density of ≥338 kg/m3 and minimum thickness of ≥9mm.
The FireZone Vanguard SP meets the Group 1-S, Group 1, Group 2-S, Group 2 and Group 3 interior surface lining requires as required by C3.4(a). Outlined in NZBC C/AS2 Clause 4.17.
Timber substrates must be for internal use only, with a minimum density of ≥338 kg/m3 and minimum thickness of ≥9mm.
Timber substrates are defined in NZBC CVM2 Verification Method - Clause A1.6 Table A2 - Timber, Standard grade plywood, hardboard, fibre/particleboard.
EN13501-1:2018 - Fire classification of construction products and building elements
EN16755:2017: Durability of reaction to fire performance - Classes of fire-retardant treated wood products in interior and exterior end use applications
NZBC C/AS2 Acceptable Solution for Buildings other than Risk Group SH:
- Clause 4.17 Interior surface finishes, floor coverings and suspended flexible fabrics
- Table C1.1 Alternative test or classification standards for Group Numbers
NZBC CVM2 Verification Method: Framework for Fire Safety Design:
- Clause A1.6 Selecting a substrate for testing materials or coatings usually applied to a substrate,
- Table A2 Selection of substrate
FireZone Vanguard SP is a offsite applied fire retardant system, intended for solid timber substrates including wall linings, batten systems and plywood linings.
The system requires bare timber to be supplied to Zone Architectural Products for processing. The timber must be dry, clean, free of coatings and pre-machined and sanded if required.
Specify when a natural timber finish is desired, or the environment is moisture rich.
Stained options are available as part of the system - talk to Zone Architectural Products directly for project specific samples.
Treatment is done offsite in Zone Architectural Products offsite, Auckland based facility prior to delivery of timber to site.
Cut ends usually do not need onsite touch ups, as they usually fall within the 5m2 of non-conforming product within a fire cell exception - NZBC C/AS2 Clause 4.17.6 a).
Stainless fixings are required when mechanical fixings are used.
No maintenance of the system is required for the life of the timber substrate, as classified by EN16755:2017.
This restricts FireZone Vanguard SP to interior dry, interior wet and semi-exterior applications (no direct weathering).
FIREZONE VANGUARD SP
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