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2. Fire door - Wikipedia

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   The intumescent and smoke-seal bounding of fire doors should be routinely checked, as should the action of the door closer and latch. Some fire doors are held open by an electromagnet, which is typically wired to a fire alarm system. If the power fails or the fire alarm is activated, the coil is de-energized, and the door closes.

3. Intumescent - Wikipedia

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   These intumescent materials produce a light char which is a poor conductor of heat, thus retarding heat transfer.Typically the light char consists of microporous carbonaceous foam formed by a chemical reaction of three main components: ammonium polyphosphate, pentaerythritol, and melamine. [2]

4. Fire damper - Wikipedia

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   Fire/smoke dampers are similar to fire dampers in fire resistance rating, and also prevent the spread of smoke inside the ducts. When a rise in temperature occurs, the fire damper closes, usually activated by a thermal element which melts at temperatures higher than ambient but low enough to indicate the presence of a fire, allowing springs to ...

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8. Firestop - Wikipedia

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   A firestop or fire-stopping is a form of passive fire protection that is used to seal around openings and between joints in a fire-resistance-rated wall or floor assembly. Firestops are designed to maintain the fire-resistance rating of a wall or floor assembly intended to impede the spread of fire and smoke. [1]

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