The revision of SANS 10400-T Fire Protection came into effect on 31 December 2024. 

It contains changes regarding the classification of insulation products, with more stringent and detailed ratings.  

Africa Thermal Insulations (ATI) is pleased to confirm that its insulation products have already been tested and certified, as per the new fire regulations. 

Specifically, the construction products classification EN 13501-1 Fire classification of construction products and building elements – Part 1: Classification using data from reaction to fire tests (SANS 53501-1). 

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Compliance certificates 

The testing of the products was conducted by IGNIS Testing, and the certificate of compliance issued by the Thermal Insulation Products and Systems Association South Africa (TIPSASA). 

ATI products achieved the following certificates of compliance: 

• Alucool Foil Faced 135mm glass mineral wool insulation has obtained a classification of A2-s1, d0. 
• Alucool White Faced 135mm glass mineral wool insulation has obtained a classification of A2-s1, d0. 
• Alucool Black 135mm glass mineral wool insulation has obtained a classification of A2-s3, d1. 
• Alubrite Radiant Barrier Foil both sides has obtained a classification of A2-s1, d0. 

Deemed to satisfy 

The main part of the classification is its letter – A1, A2, B, C, D, E and F – where A is the highest level of performance and F the lowest. 

ATI’s results confirm its excellent fire resistance, supporting the product range’s renowned reliability and insulation performance.  

The Alucool range of insulation products has achieved positive ratings under the new fire regulations, which are now in effect.

Trusted performance 

This performance, and the durability of ATI’s insulation products and solutions, are valued by the company’s loyal customers. 

Hardware Retailer, Chamberlain’s Hardware, proudly stocks the brand’s products in its stores and also specified the use of ATI’s insulation at its Montana store. Recently expanded and renovated to 11 000m², insulation is very important for keeping the space thermally comfortable, as efficiently as possible.  

The choice was clear to the professional team working on the project. Alucool® FR White Faced insulation was fitted under the roof sheeting, keeping the store pleasant and safe, as well as being cost-effective to build and maintain. 

ATI insulation products have been fire-tested according to the new fire regulations. They were trusted with the recent 11 000m² Chaimberlain’s Hardware store renovations in Montana.   

For more information, contact ATI: 

Tel: +27 11 462 9122 

Email: ati@ati-insulations.co.za 

Website: www.alububble.co.za