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HONG KONG, Nov.18, 2022/PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

Fire safety is paramount for high-rise buildings. Unfortunately, traditional

fire-fighting methods may often be powerless when a fire does break out. As

such, high-rise building designs must come with in-built firestop feature.

Hilti's solutions not only provide such firestop solutions but also, in the

most sustainable manner possible in the industry.

Why typical firefighting methods aren't enough

The height of a building, a high concentration of people, and the limited

capacity of elevators and stairwells can make it challenging to evacuate all

occupants quickly. As fire tends to spread vertically, a blaze may potentially

reach large numbers of people who are far from the ground.

Sam Keung, Head of Engineering, Hilti North Asia adds, "Furthermore, fire

department ladders and hoses may not reach the source of a fire at higher

levels. This makes effective fire, smoke, and toxic gas protection and

containment critical, as high-rise buildings need to cope with much longer fire

exposure times. In particular, a strict compartmentation plan is crucial to

create escape routes, help save lives, limit damage, and comply with legal

requirements."

More adequate, more reliable, and code-compliant firestop solutions

Hilti has developed innovative firestop solutions that not only help protect

lives but may also solve engineering specifications and installation

challenges, such as Hilti acrylic joint spray, a versatile spray for curtain

wall or edge-of-slab applications where there is exposure to water. CFS-SP WB

also has high-performance movement capabilities that meet leading industry test

standards and can easily be painted.

With Hilti's solutions, existing cables can be replaced without changing the

firestop penetration, allowing the use of existing building walls. All of

Hilti's firestop solutions boast the lowest levels of volatile organic

compounds (VOCs), ensuring the safety and health of building occupants.

Furthermore, the Hilti CFS-SL GA firestop speed sleeve is designed to reduce

the quantity of odorous, irritating, and harmful indoor air contaminants

(without changing the firestop wall penetration).

Firestop solution application in Evolution Tower, Europe

Standing 255 meters tall and spanning 55 stories, the Evolution Tower needed

fire safety as a top priority. The building's operator, also requested a

high-performance, reliable firestop.

However, speed of installation was the builder's primary concern. Hilti rose to

the challenge to devise and install top-tier, effective, and easy-to-install

firestopping solutions despite the time crunch and highly stringent, almost

uncompromising local performance requirements.

"Today, the Evolution Tower owes its passive fire safety to 32,000 CFS-D 25

cable discs, 35,000 cartridges of CP 660 firestop foam, and 250 CP 646 firestop

wraps," shared Sam.

Green approved

Hilti incorporates green building performance criteria into its products,

helping customers achieve green building standards such as VOC (Volatile

Organic Compounds), LCA (Life Cycle Assessment), HSE Profile HPD (Health

Product declaration) and C2C MHC (Cradle to cradle material health

certification).

For more information about Hilti's products and services, click

here(https://hilti.to/092ll3) to visit the Hilti website and  download the

whitepaper below: https://hilti.to/green_building

About Hilti Asia

The Hilti Group supplies the worldwide construction and energy industries with

technologically leading products, systems, software, and services. With 32,000

team members in over 120 countries, the company stands for direct customer

relationships, quality, and innovation. Hilti generated annual sales of CHF 6

billion in 2021. The headquarters of the Hilti Group has been located in

Schaan, Liechtenstein, since its founding in 1941. The company is privately

owned by the Martin Hilti Family Trust, which ensures its long-term continuity.

The Hilti Group's strategic orientation is based on a caring and

performance-oriented culture and the goals of creating enthusiastic customers

and building a better future.

Souce:Hilti Asia Limited

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