Fire safety in construction is non-negotiable, especially in large-scale infrastructure projects where the stakes are highest. Containing fire and smoke through tested fire rated solutions is essential for protecting lives, preserving structures, and ensuring compliance with Australian Standards.
At Danterr, we work alongside contractors, engineers, and specifiers to deliver proven passive fire protection systems, from fire rated sealants and strips to expansion joint fire barriers. Our role goes beyond supply: we provide guidance to help projects achieve full AS 1530.4 compliance with the right firestop construction solutions for every joint and application
The Importance of Fire rated Solutions in Construction
Fire rated solutions are essential in modern construction, creating barriers that slow the spread of fire, smoke, and heat through joints, penetrations, and expansion gaps. By providing valuable time for safe evacuation and emergency response, they protect lives while also preserving structural integrity. Just as importantly, these systems ensure compliance with the National Construction Code (NCC) and are tested to AS 1530.4 standards, making fire rated products such as fire sealants for joints, fire rated strip seals, and expansion joint fire barriers critical not only for safety, but also for asset protection and long-term building performance.
Danterr’s Fire Rated solutions
Fire Rated products refer to constructions built with the capability to withstand fire and heat and offer resistance to the passage of fire and smoke through joints, gaps, and penetrations in the buildings. They are necessary for a building during the fire, providing crucial time for occupants to evacuate and for firefighters to control the blaze. Implementing fire rated solutions is not just a regulatory requirement but a commitment to safety and quality.
Fire Rated IBS foam is an innovative material that expands upon application, filling gaps and cavities to form a fire-resistant barrier. This foam is ideal for sealing around pipes, cables, and other penetrations in walls and floors.
Benefits and Technical Specifications:
- Designed for: Penetrations, services, and M&E gaps.
- Expands to fill irregular voids around pipes, cables, and services.
- Quick curing for efficient installation on site.
- Maintains acoustic and airtight performance while improving fire safety.
- High Fire Resistance: Provides up to four hours of fire protection.
- Expansion Rate: High.
- Application Temperature: 5°C to 30°C.
- Curing Time: 1 to 2 hours for initial cure; 24 hours for full cure.
Fire-Rated Sealant: Promaseal® Acrylic Fire Rated Sealant is designed for interior static joints, this water-based sealant provides airtight finishing while supporting fire compartmentalisation.
Benefits and Technical Specifications:
- Designed for slab-to-wall junctions in commercial buildings.
- Control joints in plasterboard and masonry walls.
- Perimeter joints around doors and windows in fire-rated partitions.
- Wall-to-wall joints in static internal partitions.
- Ceiling and floor joints where fire and smoke compartmentalisation is required.
- Performance: Improves smoke control and acoustic insulation.
- Durability: Flexible in static joints; low-VOC formulation for safer indoor use.
- Fire Resistance Rating: Compliance with AS 1530.4.
- Movement Capability: ±12.5% (static/semi-dynamic joints).
- Application Temperature: +5 °C to +35 °C.
- Curing Time: Tack-free in ~1 hour; full cure dependent on joint depth.
Fire-Rated Sealant: Bostik Fireban® One is a standalone solution for dynamic or exterior joints, offering flexibility and fire protection without the need for layered systems.
Benefits and Technical Specifications:
- Designed for civil infrastructure joints such as bridges and transport hubs exposed to outdoor conditions.
- Precast panel joints in exterior façades.
- Tilt-up construction joints exposed to weather.
- Curtain wall connections requiring flexibility and UV stability.
- Brickwork and blockwork joints with dynamic movement.
- Performance: Excellent adhesion to concrete, precast, and masonry; weatherproof and UV resistant.
- Durability: Designed for long-term outdoor exposure.
- Fire Resistance Rating: Up to 4 hours (AS 1530.4).
- Movement Capability: ±25% — ideal for dynamic joints.
- Application Temperature: +5 °C to +35 °C.
- Curing Time: ~2 mm per 24 hours.
Fire Rated Strip Seal is another critical component in our fire-rated product lineup. This strip is designed to seal joints in concrete constructions, providing a robust barrier against fire and smoke. Ideal for use in expansion joints, it ensures that fire does not spread through the weak points of a building.
Benefits and Technical Specifications:
- Designed for expansion joints, façades, and larger structural gaps.
- Highly compressible fire rated strip seal designed for static expansion joints.
- Expands under fire exposure to maintain joint integrity for up to 4 hours.
- Easy to install in precast panels, façades, and slab-to-wall junctions.
- Ensures compartmentalisation and reliable expansion joint fire barrier performance.
- Fire Resistance Rating: Up to 4 hours.
- Application Temperature: 5°C to 30°C.
- Curing Time: Dependent on installation environment.
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Installation Tips
Correct installation is critical to the performance of fire rated solutions; without it, systems cannot achieve AS 1530.4 compliance. Follow these five steps for reliable results:
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Prepare Surfaces: Ensure joints and gaps are clean, dry, and free from debris or old material.
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Select the Right Product: Choose between fire rated IBS foam, sealants, or strip seals based on the joint type and location.
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Apply as Directed: Follow the manufacturer’s instructions carefully, using the right tools for accurate, even application.
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Allow to Cure: Let the product cure fully without disturbance, ensuring ventilation where required.
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Inspect + Maintain: Check installations periodically and repair or replace any worn areas to maintain long-term passive fire protection.
Projects Using Danterr’s Fire-Rated Products
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal, Melbourne
This significant infrastructure project employed fire-rated IBS foam to secure various penetrations and gaps. The foam provided an effective fire-resistant barrier, crucial for maintaining safety in such a large-scale development.
Sydney Metro Project
Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure project extensively used our fire-rated sealants and Fire Seal Strips. These products ensured the integrity of fire-rated walls, ceilings, and joints, safeguarding both workers and future passengers by containing potential fire hazards.
Conclusion
The right fire rated solutions are essential to keeping infrastructure projects compliant, resilient, and safe. From fire rated IBS foam for penetrations to fire rated sealants and strip seals for joints and façades, Danterr provides AS 1530.4 compliant firestop construction solutions that protect lives, safeguard assets, and ensure long-term structural performance.
Need to specify fire-rated systems for your next project? Contact Danterr for expert guidance and project-specific recommendations. Our team partners with Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors nationwide to deliver reliable supply, compliance support, and proven passive fire protection across Australia’s toughest builds.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Fire-rated products are materials specifically engineered to withstand high temperatures and prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building. These products include foams, sealants, doors, and walls that maintain their integrity during a fire, helping to contain the blaze to a specific area. This containment buys valuable time for occupants to evacuate and for emergency responders to manage the situation, ultimately reducing the potential damage and loss.
Fire-rated solutions are critical in construction because they enhance the safety and structural integrity of buildings during a fire. These solutions help in containing fires, preventing them from spreading to other parts of the building, and thus minimizing damage. They ensure compliance with building codes and regulations, which mandate the use of fire-resistant materials to protect lives and property. By incorporating fire-rated products, constructors can significantly reduce the risk of catastrophic fire events.
Fire-rated IBS (Intumescent Building Systems) foam is a type of expanding foam used to fill gaps and cavities in construction. Upon application, it expands to form a solid, fire-resistant barrier. This foam is particularly effective around pipes, cables, and other penetrations in walls and floors, where traditional sealing methods might be insufficient. The expansion property ensures that all spaces are tightly sealed, providing excellent fire resistance and preventing the spread of flames and smoke through small openings.
Fire-rated sealants are used to seal joints, seams, and penetrations in fire-rated walls, floors, and ceilings. These sealants are essential for maintaining the fire-resistance rating of these structures by preventing the passage of fire, smoke, and toxic gases through gaps and cracks. They are typically applied around doors, windows, and other openings, as well as in joints between different building materials. By using fire-rated sealants, builders ensure that these critical junctions are properly protected in the event of a fire.
Yes, many Fire-rated products can be painted over once they are fully cured. Painting over fire-rated products does not typically affect their fire-resistant properties, as long as the paint itself is compatible and does not contain flammable materials. It is important to check the product specifications and the manufacturer’s recommendations before painting to ensure that the integrity of the fire-rated product is maintained. Painting can help blend the fire-rated materials with the surrounding surfaces for a more aesthetically pleasing finish.
Yes, all Danterr’s fire rated products are tested to AS 1530.4 to meet the fire resistance and compliance requirements of the NCC. This ensures reliable passive fire protection and confidence for specifiers, contractors, and asset owners.
Use fire rated IBS foam for penetrations and irregular service gaps, fire rated sealants for static or semi-dynamic joints, and fire rated strip seals for larger expansion joints and façades. Each product is designed to work as part of a layered firestop construction solution tailored to joint type and project conditions.
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