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Peace of mind for contractors SUPPLIED BY CORE DISTRIBUTION, THE FAST TRAK FIRE-RATED SUSPENSION SYSTEMS MEET RELEVANT FIRE SAFETY REGULATIONS AND OFFER ASSURANCES AND TRACEABILITY…
C ore Distribution is Ireland’s supplier of the Gripple Fast Trak™ suspension system, whose demand continues to grow amongst contractors seeking fire-rated systems. Fast Trak is a prefabricated trapeze bracket, which enables efficient, flexible and safe installation of electrical containment, ductwork, pipework and other mechanical services. With fire safety in buildings becoming increasingly important, contractors can rest assured, as independent test data from Warringtonfire confirms the entire system meets the fire performance
requirements associated with BS EN 1363-1:2020. Dan Fisher, Managing Director at Core Distribution, explained, “Fire safety is extremely important in modern building design, which means contractors are seeking fire-rated suspension systems. With Fast Trak, you have the peace of mind that the system chosen meets relevant fire safety regulations and offers assurances and traceability.” Cable management and fire safety It has been proven that in the event of a
fire, the integrity of cable management systems is an essential part of building safety, so careful consideration needs to be taken to suspending building services. It is therefore logical to require that the whole cable management system should undergo an independent fire test, not just its individual components, to ensure that the system works together to meet all relevant fire-rating requirements. The result is greater reassurance in the event of a fire that no personnel entering a building would face the threat of falling or fallen cables, therefore reducing risk to life. Overfilling cable trays could create a potential fire risk. Contractors are therefore advised to check and comply with manufacturers’ instructions on loadings. Reduced installation times Contractors are increasingly turning towards pre-assembled systems like Fast Trak; they are quicker and simpler to install and require no cutting or hot works on site – which could present a potential health and safety hazard and necessitate fire watchers. Gripple suspension systems are delivered by Core Distribution to the site in kit form,
“Systems like Fast Trak are quicker and simpler to install and require no cutting or hot works on site.”
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