Fire Shutter Questions Answered. Can an Aluminium roller shutter comply with BAL FZ requirements?
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- May 6
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No, aluminium will melt at 660C well below the Australian Standard test for BAL FZ AS 1530.8.2 (2018) test temperature of 841C. It is also below AS1530.4-2014 which is 2 Hour Fire Resistance (-/120/- Fire resistant level)
Can Fireshutters be used as everyday shutters?
Yes. Fireshutter are fantastic insulators of heat and cold. They can also be used to regulate glare, light and offer storm protection for your windows and doors. Fireshutters are also full security shutters when in the down position.
Can I powder coat Fireshutters?
The moving curtain is stainless steel and can not be powder coated. The pelmets and side guides can be any Colorbond colour. When the shutter is up the Colorbond colour is all that is visible.
The Colorbond colours available can be viewed at the Colorbond website here... https://colorbond.com/colours?product=roofing&finish=classic&material=colorbond-steel
Are Fireshutters salt and corrosion resistant?
Very much so. Fireshutter are high grade 304 stainless steel which is salt resisitant. Fireshutters do offer a high grade salt resistant shutter which will increase the life of your shutters if exposed to salt.
How much space do I need above my windows to fit a shutter?
Up to 300mm is required above the glazed window or door to accommodate the housing of the shutter. The overall height of the shutter determines the size of the pelmets which range from 230mm – 300mm.
What is the minimum and maximum window width suitable for Fireshutters?
The minimum width is 550mm and the maximum span is 5650mm.
When is the best time to contact Fireshutters for our new construction project?
It is best to send plans prior to ordering windows. Fireshutters is always happy to advise of any apparent issues prior to starting the build which may save you money and ensure certification of you windows and shutters.
Are Fireshutters BAL-FZ compliant?
No. 2 hour (FRL -/120/-) fire rated stainless steel shutters are designed and tested to AS 1530.4 (2005) to stop fire from entering or escaping sections inside a building. BAL FZ Bushfire Shutters are designed and tested to AS 1530.8.2 (2018) to stop bushfire flames and heat from breaking the glass windows and burning down the house from the outside. The difference between these types of shutters, BAL FZ shutters must be insulated. Single skin steel fire rated shutters are not insulated against the transfer of heat and do not comply with AS 1530.8.2 (2018).
Fireshutters.au boundary window and door fire shutters are CSIRO approved heat activated fire shutters for windows, tested and certified to AS1530.4-2014
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