Description

NOFIRNO Expansion Joints:

NOFIRNO Expansion Joints are designed to accommodate movement in structures while maintaining fire, gas, and water tightness.

Made from high-quality materials, these joints provide long-term durability and performance, making them ideal for use in areas where structural movement is expected.

Key Features:

• Accommodates structural movement
• Maintains fire, gas, and water tightness
• High-quality materials
• Long-term durability

Applications:

• Between decks and bulkheads
• Areas with expected structural movement

Certifications:

• Compliant with SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 9
• Tested according to NVIC 9-97, CH-1, Enclosure (1), Section 2.13.2
• Meets 46 CFR 111.105-15 requirements

Supporting Citations

• SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 9: “The division shall be constructed to prevent the passage of smoke and flame for a specified period, and the insulation shall be such that the average temperature on the unexposed side will not rise more than 140?C above the original temperature, nor will the temperature at any one point, including any joint, rise more than 180?C above the original temperature, within the time listed below.”
• NVIC 9-97, CH-1, Enclosure (1), Section 2.13.2: “Penetrations through divisions which are required to be C-class smoke tight do not require approved fire stops but shall be tight fitting so as not to pass smoke.”
• 46 CFR 111.105-15: “Penetrations must be sealed with approved firestop materials or constructed in a manner that prevents the passage of fire and smoke.”