Intumescent paint
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Intumescent paint is as a fire barrier when applied. When the intumescent paint is exposed to fire it expands and this then forms as a thick and tough insulator that the fire cannot break through as the paint expands when it comes into contact with very high temperatures. As the fire comes into contact with the intumescent paint it cannot receive any more fuel as the insulator barrier stops this and the fire then quickly dies out.
The insulator barrier that forms when the intumescent paint is applied is due to last until the fire is distinguished but this is not definite.
The intumescent paint can be used on a number of products with wood being included. The paint is also non toxic after it has been exposed to flames or when it is firstly placed on the product and has dried. When the intumescent paint comes into contact with the flames it expands and produces a protective blanket which prevents anything beyond where the paint has been applied from being damaged.
Well maintained fire compartments are a key element in the fire safety of buildings. But they are often breached by the introduction of mechanical, electrical, and I.T. services. Defects can stay hidden away, typically in ceiling voids and riser cupboards, until a fire occurs when the problem becomes all too apparent.
In a fire situation the smallest defect can become a route for the spread of smoke and flame, not only endangering lives but also the property and lifeblood of an organisation. It is a chilling fact that statistically if you have a fire you are likely to be bankrupt within three years due to the disruption and mayhem that follows. Under new legislation, The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, the onus is now on Premises Managers to arrange for competent persons to undertake fire safety assessments of their buildings.