Commercial Building Passive Fire Protection with GCP

The use of passive fire protection in commercial buildings protects the steel structure from excessive heat plus preserves the stability of the underlying structure. GCP Applied Technologies is a global industry leader that develops innovative passive fire protection products for the building and construction industry.

One of the most versatile commercial building passive fire protection products from GCP is Monokote®. Monokote® is designed and manufactured to insulate structural members in the event of a fire to provide enough time for the occupants to safely evacuate then allow fire personnel to extinguish the fire, and avoid catastrophe.

Below are some of the Monokote® commercial building passive fire protection products from GCP Applied Technologies;

MONOKOTE® MK-6/HY

MONOKOTE® MK-6/HY and MK-6s are single component, mill-mixed fire resistant plasters suitable for use on structural steel members, fluted and flat plate cellular decking with SPATTERKOTE® SK-3. This type of passive fire protection provides three to four hours of fire protection.

MONOKOTE® Z-106/HY

MONOKOTE® Z-106/HY is a Portland cement-based fireproofing known for its moisture-resistance, sturdiness, and workability in interior areas exposed to moisture and abrasion. When combined with GCP's patented Injection System, it delivers improved application characteristics with high-yield value to withstand constant physical contact or extreme humidity.

MONOKOTE® Z-146 is a pre-mixed, ready-to-use Portland cement-based fireproofing that can be sprayed onto beams and columns. This commercial building passive fire protection offers up to four hours of fire resistance.

MONOKOTE® Z-156PC

MONOKOTE® Z-156PC is a durable, versatile, and cost-effective cementitious fireproofing product specially designed for high-risk applications, such as petrochemical processing and refinery facilities.

All of these commercial building passive fire protection products are supported by GCP's skilled technical staff that provide assistance to all levels of development from initial planning through to application. For more information regarding commercial building passive fire protection, contact GCP or visit www.gcpat.com.au.