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Riser shafts running vertically up through a building are often identified as potential fire routes in FRAs.  Compartmentalization between floors has traditionally been achieved by putting horizontal breaks inside the riser. However, these are breached whenever a new pipe or wire is installed (often being resealed with the universal ‘pink foam’).  The Riser FireSeal is fitted over the front of the riser to form a vertical barrier. This is much less susceptible to disturbance and its integrity can be checked at a glance in future assessments.  Designed and tested to provide at least 60 min fire resistance (EN1364 and EN1366 tests) to riser openings and maintain compartments between floors in buildings  Shortlisted for Passive Fire Innovation...

A common issue being picked up in fire risk assessments is when gas meters have been installed along fire escape routes in multi-occupancy residential buildings. Standard gas meter boxes do not provide adequate fire resistance and it is recommended that these meters should be covered with a fire-resistant box. So Ritherdon designed and added the new R22 FireSeal to our passive fire protection range.  R22 FireSeal is a modification of our standard R22 meter box repair unit. and, like the standard R22 unit, it is designed to be retrofitted and replace the old plastic box; in this case with a fire-resistant box for the gas meter. It has intumescent seals right around the door and between the back of the unit...

We designed the R5 back in the 1970s for the electricity boards who needed a more vandal-resistant and sometimes fire-resistant alternative to the plastic meter box. The design matching most closely in appearance the standard Small GRP box.  Supplied in two halves allowing fitting of the box during building work and hanging of the door later when there is less chance of site damage. Designed so that the door can be hung on the left or right-hand side of the pre-installed box to best suit local conditions.  In 1979 the standard R5 was tested to the BS476 Part 8 standard and gave 38 minutes fire...

All Ritherdon Meter Boxes, Meter Box Repairs, Pillars & Cabinets are fitted with 8mm Tri Key Cam Locks as standard. This suitable and opened with a widely available standardised tri-key for easy access by 3rd party contractors such as meter readers or power network companies, in some applications such as CCTV or Traffic Controls this isn't very secure. So, we can offer lock alternatives on request to regulate access to your equipment. Standard Tri-Key Cam Lock - Comes already fitted as default     Lock Alternatives Keyed Cam Lock Keyed camlocks that provide an added level of security for your cabinet...