Pyrostop is a fire-rated, impact safety-rated, transparent wall panel that helps block heat transfer. Similar to bullet-resistant glass, Pyrostop is composed of multiple sheets of laminated glass. Upon exposure to fire, the sheet of glass closest to the fire will fracture and the inner fire protection layers will foam up to form an opaque shield against radiant and conductive heat.
While fire-rated glass typically contains flame and smoke, some locations, such as stairwells and elevator lobbies may require a product that can also reduce the transfer of radiant and conductive heat emanating from a fire. In those cases, Pyrostop transparent wall panels are an alternative to a solid wall.
Pyrostop, manufactured by Technical Glass Products, meets the impact requirements CPSC 16CFR1201 Category I and/or Category II. It is fire-rated for up to two hours, passing the hose steam test. It can also be teamed up with Forster’s recently approved Fireframes. It is listed with Underwriters laboratories, Inc. and/or Warnock Hersey International in sizes up to 5,605 sq.in. of exposed glazing. For complete details, call 1-800-426-0279 or visit www.fireglass.com.
