For commercial buildings in Bouake, the required fire resistance standard for fire rated glass is typically based on the European EN 13501-2 classification, which is widely accepted in Cote d'Ivoire due to the country's alignment with French regulatory frameworks like NF C 15-100. The specific rating depends on the building's occupancy and height. For example, multi-story hotels and offices often demand EI 60 (60 minutes of integrity and insulation) or EI 120 (120 minutes) for compartment walls and escape routes. Antifires provides products tested under BS EN 1634-1 and BS 476 Part 22 to meet these requirements, ensuring that the glazing prevents flame and smoke spread while limiting heat transfer. It is essential to consult local building authorities for project-specific mandates, but EN 13501-2 serves as the primary benchmark for compliance in Bouake’s commercial sector.
Yes, Antifires supplies certified fire rated glass that meets the fire safety requirements of Cote d’Ivoire’s NF C 15-100 framework, which is applicable to Bouake hotels. Our products, such as the 28mm EI60 panel and 50mm EI120 systems, have been tested under EN 1364-1 and EN 1634-1 to achieve the necessary integrity and insulation ratings. These systems are designed to contain fires in high-occupancy areas like hotel lobbies, corridors, and restaurant enclosures, ensuring safe egress and property protection. Antifires provides full test reports and CE marking documentation to demonstrate compliance with the local adoption of European standards, enabling Bouake hotel developers to secure building permits and insurance approvals with confidence.
Antifires ensures reliable performance of its fire rated glass under Bouake’s high humidity and temperature conditions through advanced material engineering and rigorous testing. The glass compositions, such as the multi-layer structures with intumescent gels (e.g., 10mm FPOS: 3mm float glass + 4mm fire gel + 3mm float glass), are sealed with ceramic wool and high-density edge sealants to prevent moisture ingress that could degrade fire performance. Additionally, the systems are tested under ambient conditions up to 36°C and relative humidity levels of 90% during certification (per BS EN 1364-1), simulating tropical environments. This ensures that the intumescent gel activates correctly during a fire, expanding to form an insulating barrier, even after prolonged exposure to Bouake’s climate. Antifires also provides installation guidelines for proper expansion gaps and framing to accommodate thermal movement, guaranteeing long-term stability and compliance.