Fire Safety
Fire Safety
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From Krystal Enterprises, a beacon of fire safety, emerges a response to the densifying landscapes of Indian cities. Amidst the intricate skylines our buildings create, ensuring access and security is paramount. The imperative lies in constructing buildings not only architecturally impressive but also self-reliant in fire emergencies. Krystal Enterprises steps in as the unrivaled solution for fire-safe glass. In collaboration with SCHOTT of Germany, we stand as pioneers, offering state-of-the-art fire-resistant glass and advanced glazing solutions nationwide. Our expansive selection of glass products is complemented by innovative fire-resistant framing systems and accompanying components. Catering to diverse architectural prerequisites, our range seamlessly aligns with stringent fire-safe glazing standards. Together, let’s draft a blueprint that conforms to NBC guidelines and fortifies against multifarious threats, particularly fire hazards.
Products
SKYLIGHTS
In the realm of atrium-dominated constructions, whether it be expansive malls, elegant hotels, or even residential and commercial establishments, glass skylights stand out as the clear and compelling choice. Embracing the versatility of glass, these skylights add a touch of sophistication and elegance to any space they grace. By incorporating a tasteful ceramic fritting, these skylights take their performance to the next level, providing vastly superior heat insulation and unparalleled aesthetics. The result is a harmonious blend of functionality and beauty, creating well-lit and inviting spaces that surpass the capabilities of any other building material. With glass skylights, you can elevate your architectural designs to new heights, infusing your projects with natural light and an enchanting ambiance that captivates all who enter.
VISION PANELS FOR FIRE DOORS
SCHOTT glasses stand as the undisputed preference for vision panels within fire doors. Whether it’s the incomparable transparency, strength, and durability of PYRAN® S, or the UL-rated, hose-stream certified PYRAN® Platinum and PYRAN® Star, our glasses excel. Capturing over 70% of the Indian vision panel market, with installations across numerous doors numbering in the hundreds of thousands, our fire-rated glass graces almost every fire door you encounter.
These vision panels constitute an essential component of contemporary fire doors, significantly enhancing rescue operations during fire incidents.
FACADES
The versatility of our fire-rated glass range extends to facade applications, where they play a pivotal role. These glasses can be seamlessly integrated into insulated and laminated glazing systems, accompanied by matching outer performance glasses. This integration ensures a cohesive and visually pleasing facade design. Moreover, the adaptability of segmented and curved glazing options adds another layer of design flexibility, allowing for the creation of unique building corners and elegant lift enclosures. Whether employed in insulated or laminated configurations or for distinctive curved installations, our fire-rated glasses offer both safety and aesthetic enhancement to modern architectural facades.
LIFT LOBBIES
Elevator lobbies stand as pivotal congregation spaces on every building floor, thus highlighting the indispensable need for robust fire safeguarding within these critical zones. To meet this imperative, fire-rated glass doors and partitions have ascended as the favored choice, a sentiment that NBC 2016 also underscores. Beyond their aesthetic allure, transparent glazed systems significantly contribute to the enhancement of fire-fighting and rescue operations, effectively fostering an environment that prioritizes safety and efficiency.
COMPARTMENTATION AND PARTITIONS
Fire-rated compartments and partitions take the forefront as the primary defense against fire, mandated by local regulations for commercial, hospitality, and residential properties to establish fire-safe sanctuaries within floor layouts. Employing fire-rated glass, these spaces ensure transparency, longevity, and minimal upkeep. The exceptional transparency of our fire-rated safety glass remains even during fires, aiding firefighters in locating individuals. Beyond their fire-resisting properties, these panels also offer elegant partition systems and compartments, allowing for visually appealing designs without compromising safety.
LIFT SHAFT GLAZING
In the critical scenario of a fire outbreak, securing elevators and lift shafts becomes imperative to prevent potential entrapment. Aligned with NBC regulations, glass lift doors are mandated to provide at least 60 minutes of fire protection. Addressing this vital requirement, our PYRAN® S and PYRAN® Fusion offerings excel, perfectly meeting the stipulated criteria. These solutions emerge as the prime preference for architects and building developers seeking to establish structures that seamlessly blend robustness and safety against fire hazards. By choosing PYRAN® S and PYRAN® Fusion, architects and builders ensure not only compliance but also elevate the overall fire resilience of their projects.
DATA SERVER ROOMS
The global surge in cloud computing is mirrored in India, resulting in the proliferation of data server rooms across the nation. These compact yet pivotal spaces are entrusted with storing and safeguarding data from our devices. Considering their critical role, even a minor electrical glitch or short circuit could escalate into a devastating fire incident. Hence, the incorporation of fire-rated glass is imperative. Our fire-rated safety glass offers an extensive safeguard, capable of providing up to four hours of comprehensive protection. The optimal system can be tailored to suit specific requirements, ensuring that these vital server rooms are fortified against potential fire hazards.
EXIT DOORS LEADING TO EGRESS
When orchestrating the evacuation of individuals from a building during a fire, ensuring a secure pathway is of paramount importance. Thus, all exit doors that guide toward an eventual escape route must adhere to the NBC 2016 guidelines, encompassing a minimum insulation period of 20 minutes and fire-protection capabilities of up to 120 minutes. Fulfilling the stringent 2-hour mandate is effortlessly achievable with our PYRAN® S glass for vision panels and PYRAN® Fusion glass for fully glazed doors. These solutions seamlessly align with regulatory standards, guaranteeing not only compliance but also bolstered fire safety during critical evacuation scenarios.
ATRIUMS
Atriums are designed to infuse spaces with light, and when coupled with fire-rated glazing, they serve a dual purpose of not only illuminating but also impeding fire propagation through the building core. Particularly crucial for fire safety, these areas inherently establish pathways for escape. Ensuring these passages are shielded from fire while offering swift and secure access to the nearest fire exit in emergencies is paramount. Our fire-rated safety glass takes center stage in this endeavor, seamlessly merging functionality with aesthetics. It guarantees that these atriums not only enhance the overall architectural charm of the building but also maintain their transparency while being highly customizable to meet design preferences.
SMOKE SCREENS
Fires emit copious amounts of smoke, a factor that not only renders the air oppressive but also significantly obstructs visibility. With the priority of facilitating safe evacuations from fire-stricken spaces, a recent mandate prescribes the use of smoke screens to establish smoke compartments. These compartments play a pivotal role in curtailing the vertical diffusion of smoke through staircases and escalator shafts. Following NBC guidelines, it’s stipulated that smoke barriers or screens must be integrated into the ceiling at platform and concourse levels. These barriers are engineered to withstand temperatures of up to 250°C for a duration of 60 minutes. Moreover, smoke barriers will be deployed around openings housing staircases, escalators, and elevators within public areas, fortifying fire safety measures comprehensively.
KITCHEN ENCLOSURES
For years, entrepreneurs and architects have favored the use of glazed glass in commercial kitchens and restaurants, an addition that significantly elevates the dining experience. Presently, both national and municipal building codes underscore the necessity of fire-rated glass, particularly in partitions segregating cooking zones from the remainder of the premises. As delineated in Annexe G, Part 4 – Fire and Life Safety of the NBC, these panels are mandated to deliver a minimum of 60 minutes of fire protection. The notable advantage of opting for PYRAN® S glazing in such contexts is twofold: its impeccable clarity and its resilience to extremely high temperatures. This not only maintains an inviting aesthetic but also bolsters safety measures in these bustling culinary spaces.
REFUGE AREAS
In every high-rise structure, the provision of a refuge or safe space is a necessity for residents and occupants to gather during fire emergencies. Typically exposed to external elements, this refuge area demands safeguarding through fire-rated walls or partitions. Glass emerges as an optimal choice for this purpose, combining safety with visibility to facilitate rescue operations. Our offerings, PYRAN® S and PYRAN® Fusion, adhere to the stipulated 120 minutes of protection mandated by the Indian NBC, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Moreover, these panels offer the versatility of being laminated or insulated to align with the building’s aesthetic and solar control prerequisites, ensuring a harmonious blend of function and design.
STAIRCASE ENCLOSURES
In the event of a fire, staircases swiftly transform into the most reliable and secure evacuation paths within buildings. Safeguarding these crucial exit routes and their access points is paramount, and fire-rated doors equipped with vision panels or, more innovatively, fully glazed systems, have emerged as the preferred protective solution. Our specialized glass tailored for these applications offers a distinct advantage: it retains complete transparency even amid fires, delivering unparalleled clarity that enables occupants to gauge the fire’s extent while aiding in identifying the safest escape route. If your priority encompasses optimal safety coupled with aesthetic appeal, our fully-glazed door systems stand as the perfect and prudent choice.
LIFT DOORS
Lifts offer convenient access to sprawling multi-level spaces, but in the face of a fire, they often become non-operational, leaving people trapped and helpless. With the recent mandate dictating the use of specific lifts for firefighting purposes, the imperative arises to create fire-resistant lift doors. These doors play a dual role – enabling firefighters to efficiently coordinate evacuations and acting as a safeguard against suffocation, ensuring the well-being of individuals stuck inside the lift. This crucial enhancement not only aids firefighting efforts but also prioritizes the safety of occupants during emergency situations.
FURNACES
Industrial furnaces are designed to operate at temperatures exceeding 400°C, making it paramount to equip them with fire-resistant doors and house them within spaces featuring fire-resistant glazing. This precautionary measure is essential to curtail the potential spread of fires in case of malfunctions. Additionally, many furnaces necessitate vision panels through which operators can monitor furnace operations. SCHOTT’s glass ceramics prove to be the optimal solution, offering a unique combination of zero coefficient of expansion and pristine aesthetics. This attribute enables them to endure prolonged exposure to extremely high temperatures without compromising their shape or color, ensuring durability and reliability in industrial settings.
FIREPLACES
Effectively managing and containing fires is undeniably challenging. That’s why it’s imperative to prioritize the installation of fire-resistant glazing around your fireplace. Utilizing fire-resistant glass guarantees that flames remain confined within a designated area, preventing their spread beyond that space. This not only ensures the secure and controlled use of the fireplace for your heating requirements but also offers an aesthetically pleasing view of the flames. By incorporating fire-resistant glazing, you strike the ideal balance between safety and the visual allure of a crackling fire.
COMMERCIAL CARRIERS
When moving goods and cargo between destinations, ensuring fire safety stands as a paramount priority. A minor fire can swiftly escalate on a ship, potentially causing significant property loss. Incorporating fire-resistant glass and glazing serves as a pivotal measure to contain fires and mitigate the extent of destruction on carrier vessels. To aid in safeguarding your cargo, our glass-rated panels adhere to the SOLAS standards, aligned with the most current International Maritime Regulations. By adhering to these rigorous safety standards, we assist in maintaining the security of your cargo during transportation, providing peace of mind amidst potential fire risks.
PASSENGER SHIPS & CRUISE LINERS
In the realm of passenger ships and cruise liners, a seamless blend of safety, design, and comfort is essential. Our fire-resistant glasses seamlessly contribute to crafting exquisite environments that seamlessly balance privacy and safety. These panels can be customized to be clear or opaque, aligning with your distinct design aspirations. Their inherent ability to curtail the spread of fires makes safety a foremost concern, ensuring passengers’ well-being is paramount. Whether you’re aiming for captivating aesthetics or safeguarding passengers, our fire-resistant glass provides an ideal solution that harmonizes both elegance and security.
OIL RIGS
Oil drilling is an intricate and hazardous endeavor, where even a minor mishap can yield grave outcomes. By implementing fire-resistant glass on rigs, the potential for minor incidents to escalate into major catastrophes can be mitigated. These panels have the capacity to confine fires, affording individuals crucial moments to navigate towards safety. The incorporation of fire-resistant glass serves as a pivotal precautionary measure, safeguarding against the transformation of small accidents into widespread emergencies.