New Tested Two-Step Fire Coating Solution for Upgrading Fire Separating Elements

Tech Coatings is a specialist supplier of niche coatings to the Australasian market. They have comprehensive technical expertise in passive fire systems and offer tested and endorsed solutions to their customers. They ensure that their intumescent coatings are tested on locally sourced materials to current local standards.

PaintPlus has a 23-year history of providing paint to the specific needs of the medical sector and understands the specific needs of high occupancy buildings. Their IntuGuard coating provides a high quality, sustainable, minimal waste coating solution that is cost effective and minimally disruptive. As the first carbon-net zero coatings manufacturer in the world they provide environmentally friendly, high performance paints with an unlimited colour range.

The partnership is based on the mutual values of both companies — they stand for high quality products providing the best performance without compromising on environmental factors or ease of application.

IntuGuard, the only tested and endorsed passive fire coating solution for upgrading fire-separating elements in Australasia, is comprised of

FBL-100: an intumescent coating primarily used on non-ferrous substrates to increase the fire resistance rating, and
MediGuard: a topcoat especially formulated for the specific requirements of New Zealand’s District Health Boards.

FBL-100 intumescent coating ensures compliance with requirements of the current version of the New Zealand Building Code:

Tested and endorsed in accordance with AS1530.4:2014 and ISO9705.
Features: waterborne, low VOC, level 4 durable finish

MediGuard topcoat protects the intumescent coating underneath with a customised finish.

Environmental Choice Label, manufactured in a certified carbon neutral facility (CarboNZero)
Features: Anti-microbial, durable, water and heat resistant, low VOC

Together, these two components provide the optimal performance required of a robust passive fire system in high traffic areas of multi-tenancy buildings with elevated hygienic needs.

FBL-100, Multiple Substrate Intumescent Coating System

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FBL-100 is an Intumescent Coating System especially designed for interior passive fire protection of multiple substrates that will be exposed to view.

FBL-100 has been tested as per NZBC C/AS2 -C/AS6 Appendix C, for interior use only, as part of a providing a 'Fire Resistance Rating' (FRR) of 60/60/60 on either

Timber (or better) framed walls exposed to fire from either or both sides (two-way FRR), or exposed to fire from the coated side (one way FRR) and
Timber framed (or better) floor/ceiling systems exposed to fire from below in residential, commercial or industrial buildings on the following substrates:

13mm GIB Standard Plasterboard,
6mm fibre cement sheet,
12mm plywood
Exposed timber floors/ceilings (underside only)

FBL-100 has been tested as per NZBC C/VM2 Appendix A and can be used to prevent spread of fire on interior wall or ceiling substrates. It achieves Group 2-S on Type 1 (most reactive) as per C/VM2 A1.6, Table A2
FBL-100 can be applied over existing pre-painted surfaces
FBL-100 Can be applied on new or existing substrates, subject to fixing pattern (refer to: Appendix A, Table 1, Substrate Fixing).
FBL-100 can be applied to structural timber works and can also be used to protect internal load bearing wood from fire, therefore reducing cross-sectional area requirements, or omitting the use of encapsulating boards.
For the purpose of defining the 'Level of finish' for pre-application of FBL-100 —
The surface that is to be coated must be finished to Level 4, minimum (AS/NZS 2589)
For the purpose of defining the 'Level of Finish' for post-application of FBL-100 —
Once FBL-100 has been applied, it achieves an indicative Level 4 for walls and ceilings, although the finish level will be as per the sample provided by the 'TCNZ Certified Applicator'
FBL-100 has been tested to be used on building materials and building practices used in projects designed and built on and after 1995
For the purpose of defining the Classification of 'Interior Environments' that FBL-100 may be used in, is as per AS/NZS 2311.1 — Section 2, Table 2.1:

FBL-100 may be used in Category C1 (Very Low) and C2 (Low) environments

Timber (or better) framed walls exposed to fire from either or both sides (two-way FRR), or exposed to fire from the coated side (one way FRR) and
Timber framed (or better) floor/ceiling systems exposed to fire from below in residential, commercial or industrial buildings on the following substrates:

13mm GIB Standard Plasterboard,
6mm fibre cement sheet,
12mm plywood
Exposed timber floors/ceilings (underside only)

13mm GIB Standard Plasterboard,
6mm fibre cement sheet,
12mm plywood
Exposed timber floors/ceilings (underside only)

FBL-100 may be used in Category C1 (Very Low) and C2 (Low) environments

B2.3.1 Performance — Building elements must, with only normal maintenance, continue to satisfy the performance requirements of this code for the lesser of the specified intended life of the building, if stated, or (c) 5 years if:
- (i) The building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and
- (ii) Failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building

(i) The building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and
(ii) Failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building

FBL-100 has been tested and assessed to:

AS 1530.4:2014 – Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures: Fire resistance tests for elements of construction; and
ISO 9705:1993 — Fire Tests: Full-scale room test for surface products

As per the following:
- Appendix C (normative) Test Methods of any of the NZBC – C/Acceptable Solutions (C/AS2 — C/AS6)
- Appendix A (normative): Establishing Group Numbers for lining materials of NZBC – C/Verification Method Two (C/VM2)
Therefore, is able to be used where the New Zealand Building code calls for a Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) or where a Group 2-S or better Interior Lining is needed

AS 1530.4:2014 – Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures: Fire resistance tests for elements of construction; and
ISO 9705:1993 — Fire Tests: Full-scale room test for surface products

Appendix C (normative) Test Methods of any of the NZBC – C/Acceptable Solutions (C/AS2 — C/AS6)
Appendix A (normative): Establishing Group Numbers for lining materials of NZBC – C/Verification Method Two (C/VM2)

FBL-100 has been designed to achieve a NZBC Group Number for surface finishes as per Appendix A of NZBC C/VM2.FBL-100 has been tested and assessed to achieve a Group 2-S on Type 1 substrates or better as per Appendix A1.6 Table A2 of NZBC C/VM2

All relevant certificates, assessments and reports are available upon request.

IntuGuard Intumescent Coatings System

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The IntuGuard Intumescent Coatings System (ICS), is the amalgamation of FBL-100 & MediGuard.

NZ-Owned Business

FBL-100 has been tested as per NZBC C/AS2 -C/AS6 Appendix C, for interior use only, as part of a providing a 'Fire Resistance Rating' (FRR) of up to 60/60/60 on either:
- Timber (or better) framed walls exposed to fire from either or both sides (two-way FRR), or exposed to fire from the coated side (one way FRR)
- Timber framed (or better) floor/ceiling systems exposed to fire from below in residential, commercial or industrial buildings on 13mm Standard Plasterboard
FBL-100 has been tested as per NZBC C/VM2 Appendix A and can be used to prevent spread of fire on interior wall or ceiling substrates. It achieves Group 2-S on Type 1 (most reactive) as per C/VM2 A1.6, Table A2
FBL-100 can be applied over existing pre-painted surfaces
FBL-100 can be applied on new or existing substrates, subject to fixing pattern (refer to TCNZ for further instruction)
FBL-100 can be applied to structural timber works and can also be used to protect internal load bearing wood from fire, therefore reducing cross-sectional area requirements, or omitting the use of encapsulating board
For the purpose of defining the 'Level of finish' for pre-application of FBL-100
- The surface that is to be coated must be finished to minimum Level 4, (AS/NZS 2589)
For the purpose of defining the 'Level of Finish' for post-application of FBL-100
- Once FBL-100 has been applied, it achieves an indicative Level 4 for walls and ceilings, although the finish level will be as per the sample provided by the 'TCNZ Certified Applicator'
FBL-100 has been tested to be used on building materials and building practices used in projects designed and built on and after 1995
For the purpose of defining the classification of 'Interior Environments' that FBL-100 may be used in, is as per AS/NZS 2311.1 — Section 2, Table 2.1:
- FBL-100 may be used in Category C1 (Very Low) and C2 (Low) environments

Timber (or better) framed walls exposed to fire from either or both sides (two-way FRR), or exposed to fire from the coated side (one way FRR)
Timber framed (or better) floor/ceiling systems exposed to fire from below in residential, commercial or industrial buildings on 13mm Standard Plasterboard

The surface that is to be coated must be finished to minimum Level 4, (AS/NZS 2589)

Once FBL-100 has been applied, it achieves an indicative Level 4 for walls and ceilings, although the finish level will be as per the sample provided by the 'TCNZ Certified Applicator'

FBL-100 may be used in Category C1 (Very Low) and C2 (Low) environments

B2.3.1 Performance — Building elements must, with only normal maintenance, continue to satisfy the performance requirements of this code for the lesser of the specified intended life of the building, if stated, or (c) 5 years if:
- (i) The building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and
- (ii) Failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building

(i) The building elements (including services, linings, renewable protective coatings, and fixtures) are easy to access and replace, and
(ii) Failure of those building elements to comply with the building code would be easily detected during normal use of the building

FBL-100 has been tested and assessed to:
- AS 1530.4:2014 — Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures: Fire resistance tests for elements of construction; and
- ISO 9705:1993 — Fire Test: Full-scale room test for surface products
As per the following:
- Appendix C (normative) Test Methods of any of the NZBC – C/Acceptable Solutions (C/AS2 — C/AS6)
- Appendix A (normative): Establishing Group Numbers for lining materials of NZBC – C/Verification Method Two (C/VM2)
Therefore, is able to be used where the New Zealand Building code calls for a Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) or where a Group 2-S or better Interior Lining is needed

AS 1530.4:2014 — Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures: Fire resistance tests for elements of construction; and
ISO 9705:1993 — Fire Test: Full-scale room test for surface products

Appendix C (normative) Test Methods of any of the NZBC – C/Acceptable Solutions (C/AS2 — C/AS6)
Appendix A (normative): Establishing Group Numbers for lining materials of NZBC – C/Verification Method Two (C/VM2)

FBL-100 has been designed to achieve a NZBC Group Number for surface finishes as per Appendix A of NZBC C/VM2.FBL-100 has been tested and assessed to achieve a Group 2-S on Type 1 substrates or better as per Appendix A1.6 Table A2 of NZBC C/VM2

All relevant certificates, assessments and reports are available upon request.

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