Fireproof storage of scrap metal

Overheating is a constant risk in places where bulk metal is processed. Ultimately, this can lead to a fire. Metal fires are notoriously difficult to fight, and they can quickly escalate to a size that can cause entire sites to burn down, running a risk of the fire spreading to neighbouring buildings.

This risk can easily be reduced by storing materials in fire-resistant compartments with sufficient height to prevent transfer to an adjacent compartment or site. The fire then remains limited to a single compartment and can be fought in a controlled manner.

Legioblock’s concrete blocks are class A1 fire-resistant. In practice, this means the blocks can withstand a heavy fire for more than 4 hours. This is extremely useful if you are looking for fire-safe storage.

Legioblock increased fire safety

The walls realised for this recycling company are 9.20 metres at their highest point. This is sufficient height to prevent a fire from spreading to an adjacent compartment. Legioblock’s stackable systems are flexible and can be built up high, without the need for construction material. This means Legioblock can achieve constructions like this in just 2 weeks. An additional advantage of the high walls is a reduction of noise nuisance for the surrounding business park.

In short:

• Used materials: stackable blocks from Legioblock
• Wall height: up to 9.20 metres
• Fire resistant class: A1
• Double walls at the bottom for extra stability
• On top of the double walls there is a foot block for the transition to 0.80 cm single walls
• Realisation time: 2 weeks
• Design: Jansen Legioblock B.V., producer of Legioblock