Fire protection guaranteed: Piping systems from SANHA® are certified

When installing piping systems, compliance with fire protection specifications is central. In addition, building owners want as much usable space as possible. As one of only a few manufacturers, SANHA® has been providing installer with safe, certified solutions for years that meet the strict specifications and enable you to install pipes at a minimum distance to each other in an uncomplicated and space-saving manner.

For simple and safe installation and a maximum of usable space, SANHA® pipe systems are tested and approved for minimum clearance in a wide range of combinations and dimensions. This means that the pipes can be routed through room-enclosing components without a minimum distance to each other or to other pipes. Fire propagation is thus prevented for defined periods of time (fire resistance classes R 30 - R 120 for ceilings and R 90 and R 120 for walls).

Whether residential or commercial, the option for "zero clearance" installations benefits everyone involved. Installers and building owners both benefit from certified solutions, the fire protection specifications are met and more usable space is available for the interior. This can mean up to 15 centimetres per shaft for a standard installation with drinking water, heating and waste water pipes. Perhaps even more important: Any "surprises" during acceptance are safely avoided - in contrast to piping that seems favourable at first glance, but only at the cost of missing certifications, among other things.

The fire protection suitability of SANHA® piping systems was confirmed years ago by the German Materials Testing Institute (MPA) in Erwitte and applies to both wall and ceiling penetrations. A total of seven metallic systems made of stainless steel, carbon steel and copper were tested by the MPA. In the test set-up, e.g. heating or water supply pipes were tested and various common situations such as wall penetrations were simulated. The pipes were fitted with suitable fire protection shells or collars. The result: SANHA® systems withstand the required fire resistance class (up to R 120).

This makes it possible to comply with the requirements of all common fire protection regulations, and it is possible to lay the pipes at a minimal clearing distance in risers. This saves space and provides more usable area especially in larger buildings.