FireSound was designed to comply with London Underground standards for spread of flame, smoke and toxicity, in areas needing a reduction in reverberent noise to improve the clarity of messages to passengers over public address systems. It’s aimed at buildings that require the very best fire ratings, in particular airports and other transport depots and terminals. FireSound is also well suited to new build schools, where building regulations demand that internal linings achieve a minimum British Standard Class 0 fire rating. FireSound has been tested to the new European harmonised standards and achieves the Euroclass Reaction to Fire Classification B-s2, d0 which is considered to be better than the old British Standard Class 0 rating.
FireSound panels are designed to be aesthetically pleasing, adding a contemporary feel to the area where they are installed. Suitable for walls or ceilings, the panels are tough and functional with high impact resistance and a cleanable surface finish. FireSound is manufactured from specially-painted, perforated steel with a fire-rated, sound-absorbing infill. The moisture-resistant infill is totally enclosed in a black fabric to further enhance the aesthetic appeal of the product.
In developing FireSound, Hodgson & Hodgson has not ignored environmental considerations: the thermal insulation properties that FireSound provides contribute significantly to the thermal resistance of the building fabric, helping to ensure compliance with Building Regulations Part L for Energy Conservation.
“We’re proud to be launching FireSound as part of our range,” says Margaret Narburgh of Hodgson & Hodgson. “It looks good, performs well acoustically and, in terms of safety, it’s unbeatable, with the Euroclass Reaction to Fire Classification B-s2, d0. We believe that FireSound is a unique product offering an unrivalled combination of performance, reliability and aesthetic appeal.”
When specifying products for a building, Hodgson & Hodgson’s highly-qualified acoustic engineers are on call to offer assistance to clients, architects and contractors on all aspects of noise control. Noise surveys can be undertaken and engineers can provide details of anticipated reverberation times both pre- and post-installation.
