MEP Considerations - Part One

MEP Considerations - Part One
In this video, Alec Purdie (Technical Manager) delves into key factors for MEP Designers. Since the introduction of the Building Safety Act, design has become a major focus for the construction industry. Where services cross over fire-separating elements, such as walls and floors, they are identified as compartmentation lines. To ensure the compartmentation of the building is maintained, a suitably service penetration sealing system is essential, such as what we offer at Quelfire. Following specific rules and guidelines is important, ensuring that our evidence can be applied while aligning with guidance from the test standard that we adhere to.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to MEP Considerations - Part One
01:16 - Spacing considerations for services within a BWIC opening
05:21 - What is the 60/40 rule?
08:58 - Spacing considerations for direct-to-wall seals
10:27 - Spacing requirements for first service supports
13:06 - Considerations for cable conduits
14:40 - Considerations for cable carriers
15:34 - Considerations for the use of rock fibre insulation
16:50 - Considerations for pipe lagging
18:39 - Outro to MEP Considerations - Part One
The right firestopping system, installed correctly, saves lives. At Quelfire, we have a friendly and honest team who are always willing to help with problems faced by the construction industry. We provide support from planning through design to installation and aim to answer any enquiries within one working day.
If you do need any help, please get in touch with our technical team at [e-mail].
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[@jimmccorry7193]

Very informative as usual

[@FirestoppingSolutions]

Thank you for your feedback!

[@stefanescuradu9649]

It would be great if the services would be like this on the actual site as well but what you find in there sometimes is terryfing.

[@ingusandersons3800]

Service supports should be 100 - 400mm of firewalls, 400mm or less means that they can install it tight to wall and when you have to istall face fit batt service support is in the way.