Fire-retardant coatings for fairs, exhibitions, events and public entertainment activities
Passive fire protection for cinemas, theatres, trade fairs, festivals and event venues constructed from timber, MDF, honeycomb board, panels and combustible materials.
At trade fairs, exhibitions and events, fire safety must be balanced against tight deadlines, design freedom and a strong visual impact. Stands, backdrops, panelling, platforms, counters and scenic structures
are often made from lightweight, easily workable materials that are, however, potentially combustible.
Renner Italia’s Firewall fire-retardant paints help to improve the fire performance of the treated substrates when applied in accordance with certified application cycles and in line with the project specifications or the event’s technical regulations.
Do you need to protect stands, panels or displays made of wood, MDF or cardboard for a trade fair, exhibition or event?
Request a technical consultation on firewalls to identify the most suitable fire-retardant treatment for the substrate, the required classification and the documentation to be submitted.
Why fire-retardant coatings are needed at trade fairs, exhibitions and events
Temporary installations are designed to be assembled, dismantled, transported and modified quickly. It is precisely this flexibility that makes it necessary to carefully assess the materials and passive protection measures.
Overcrowding
visitors, exhibitors, technicians and support staff
Flammable material
wood, MDF, plywood, honeycomb board, fabrics and panels
Fast processing times
Temporary installations
fairs, exhibitions, showrooms, shops and museums
Technical regulations
requirements of exhibition centres, venues and organisers
Documentation
technical data sheets, certificates and declarations of correct application
Active and passive protection
The role of fire-retardant coating
Active protection
Systems that come into operation when a fire breaks out: fire extinguishers, hydrants, sprinklers, detectors, alarms and fire-suppression systems.
Passive protection
Solutions that limit the spread of fire and smoke: fire-retardant coatings, fire doors, fire compartments, certified cladding.
Firewall coatings fall under the category of passive protection: they do not extinguish fires, but help to reduce the contribution of treated substrates to the fire, within the limits of their certified performance.
Where to apply fire-retardant coatings in hospitality
Typical usage
Cardboard displays
Design considerations
quick assembly and necessary documentation
Typical usage
panels, display cases, backdrops, display stands
Design considerations
panels, display cases, backdrops, display stands
Typical usage
stages, backdrops, desks, set structures
Design considerations
strong aesthetic impact and temporary use
Typical usage
Design considerations
Typical usage
Design considerations
Typical usage
Design considerations
Compatible materials
What to check before applying the system
Fire-retardant performance does not depend solely on the product, but on the test system: substrate, primer, topcoat, grammage, thickness and application methods. Compatibility must always be checked against the latest technical documentation.
Used substrates
- solid wood
- MDF
- plywood
- veneered
- chipboard
- decorative panels
Required checks
- required certification class
- certified system
- transparent or pigmented finish
- grammages and thicknesses
- application method
- intended use
Good to know
A fire-retardant coatings does not make wood non-combustible and is no substitute for a fire safety plan.
Its role is to improve the fire performance of the treated substrate, provided the application process is certified and carried out correctly.
Why choose a certified system?
In the fire protection sector, it is not the certified process that matters: it is the products, the quantities applied, the preparation of the substrate and the drying method.
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Substrate
analysis
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Requested
classification
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Firewall
system
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Compliant
application
The Firewall technical support
Renner Italia supports designers, joinery workshops, contractors, furniture manufacturers and technical managers in selecting the fire-retardant treatment best suited to the substrate, the environment and the required documentation.
Fire safety regulations for fairs, exhibitions and events
Essential references
Fire safety in these premises or spaces with high footfall – even if only temporary – must be extremely stringent, as hundreds of people could be concentrated in a small space, creating significant risks in the event of a panic evacuation. Among the key references is the D. M. of 19 August 1996, containing the Technical Regulation governing the broad field of public entertainment and performance venues.
At trade fairs, exhibitions and events, fire safety must be balanced against tight deadlines, design freedom and a strong visual impact. Stands, backdrops, panelling, platforms, counters and scenic structures are often made from lightweight, easily workable materials that are, however, potentially combustible. Renner Italia’s Firewall fire-retardant paints help to improve the fire performance of the treated substrates when applied in accordance with certified application cycles and in line with the project specifications or the event’s technical regulations.
Mistakes to avoid
- Using products that are not certified or are not suitable for the substrate.
- Changing the coating cycle without technical verification.
- Reducing coating weights, thicknesses or the number of coats.
- Failing to provide the documentation required for the project.
- Confusing reaction to fire with fire resistance.