We are pleased to share the latest upgrade to the Protecta FR IPT, which adds even greater flexibility, coverage, and clarity to one of our most trusted products. It now covering timber studs, hollow floors, cable bundles, and more
The new upgrade is designed to help specifiers, installers, and contractors simplify fire-stopping in real-world conditions—especially where service types, substrates, and construction variables demand proven and documented solutions.
WHAT IS PROTECTA FR IPT?
Protecta FR IPT is a high-performance firestop sealant designed for multi-service penetrations in walls and floors. It is formulated for both horizontal and vertical applications and is suited for use with a wide range of services including plastic pipes, metal pipes, cables, and combustible insulation. FR IPT is also approved for use with the Protecta® FR Board to deliver fire resistance performance up to EI 240. It is CE Marked, ETA-approved, and classified under EN 13501-2.
Key features include:
- Fire classification up to EI 240
- Excellent adhesion to most substrates
- Easy application with a smooth finish
- 3D joint movement capability minimum 25%
- Acoustic insulation and air tightness
WHAT’S NEW IN THIS UPGRADE
This latest update introduces several new tested configurations and enhancements, including:
- Timber studs in drywalls can now be used without any minimum distance from the fire seal.
- Iron pipes are now covered wherever steel pipes are mentioned.
- Hollow floor installation instructions are now included in the technical documentation.
- New approvals for steel pipes with sustained glass- or stone wool insulation in rigid walls.
- Cable bundles and conduits now approved in rigid floors.
- Improved performance for non-insulated steel, copper, and alupex pipes in rigid floors.
- Sustained and interrupted insulation for steel, copper, and alupex pipes in rigid floors.
These updates strengthen compliance across a broader range of on-site conditions and service combinations.
ENHANCED DRAWING REFERENCE SYSTEM
Alongside the new approvals, all technical drawings in the ETA and UKTA documentation now feature a unique reference number. Each reference is created using:
- The ETA number
- The relevant ETA/UKTA chapter
- A unique identifier for each drawing
This makes it easier for users to locate, share, and specify tested solutions with confidence and precision.
WHY THIS MATTERS
The FR IPT is trusted for its versatility and proven performance. With this latest upgrade, it now offers even greater scope for safe and compliant firestopping. Whether you’re working with timber framing, hollow floors, or a variety of pipe types and insulation combinations, FR IPT now delivers more documented support.
Protecta continues to provide solutions that match the reality of site conditions while maintaining full compliance with industry standards.
🔗 Explore the full upgrade and download updated documentation HERE
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