fireproofing, use of fire-resistant materials in a building to prevent structural collapse and allow safe egress of occupants in case of fire.

Why fireproofing is done?

Fireproofing provides materials and structures resistance to fire so that during an accidental case of fire the critical structures keep operating until the fire is brought under control.

How is fireproofing done?

The most common way of fireproofing is by spraying low-density fibers or cementitious compounds, called spray-applied fire-resistive materials or SFRM. These sprays can be applied wet or dry, in coatings of the desired thickness, to provide heat resistance to steel.