Fire Shelter Design
Fire Proof Shelters are designed using the latest Components that are Fully Fire Rated to 3 hours!
Custom Built Fire Door with Fire Proof Viewing Panel
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Our Latest Fire Shelter Design uses the latest state-of-the-art Fully Fire Rated (4 Hour) Fire Door that is installed in High Rise buildings all over the world!
This Fire Door can be fitted with a fully fire rated fire proof viewing panel to see what the conditions are outside as the Bush fire front passes. All Fire Door Component are Rated to 3 hours and beyond such as hinges and handles. |
High Density Pre-Cast Concrete Structure.
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Fire Proof Shelters use a specially designed High Density Pre cast Concrete built from 40mpa concrete and goes through an intensive vibration procedure to maximize the density and strength. Our concrete fire bunkers are designed to be installed underground at a minimum depth of 400 – 900mm. This is the only way to minimize the effect of radiant heat since the ground offers excellent insulation properties. |
Announcing the New Side Entry Fire Proof Shelter With Double 4 Hour Fire Doors!
Why double fire doors?
One of the most critical points you need to understand about fire doors is how the rating system really works. A 4 hour fire door is rated to not fail and burn for up to 4 hours under the testing conditions which normally applies to fires in buildings and not bush fires.
Will a 4 Hour Fire Door Protect me for 4 Hours?
What this doesn’t tell you is even the best fire doors available have a limited thermal protection rating, meaning they will prevent heat from passing through for up to 30 minutes after which heat will begin to enter. One thing we don’t know is how much heat will pass given the massive intensity of a Black Saturday Bush fire where some areas experienced deadly radiant heat for up to 2 hours!
One thing we do know for sure is having TWO FIRE DOORS is exponentially safer and will provide the safest possible protection against the extraordinary temperatures that can be experienced in massive bush fires.
For example; if the first fire door was subject to extreme temperatures and after 30 minutes allowed even 100deg to pass through this could be fatal, however with a second Fire Door that heat would be completely prevented from entering the main Fire Bunker chamber. Not only that but you now have two sets of fire proof seals to stop air loss and smoke entering!
The new Side Entry Fire Shelter has the breakthrough Dual Fire Door System, making it the safest Fire Shelter or Fire Bunker Design in Australia!
For More information call Craig on 0439 868 455
This is the Large Side Entry Fire Bunker with tunnel: Caters for up to 12 people!
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Click The Image Below to Watch The Large Side Entry Fire Shelter Installation!
With Fire Proof Shelters you get the choice of a Top Entry Fire Shelter or a Side Entry Fire Shelter allowing you the ultimate flexibility and choice depending on your land and access. The new side entry system has an entry tunnel that is underground and sealed off from heat and smoke, this allows you to keep your fire pump and hose safe from the fire ready to defend your home once the fire front passes.
Choice of three Fire Shelter Sizes
Our Fire proof shelters come in three sizes to suit most families;
Standard Size Fire bunker:
The standard Fire Bunker size is 2.2m Long x 1.98m diameter with 6 Cubic metres of air capacity, this fire shelter is ideal for 1-2 people.
Medium Size Fire bunker:
The Medium size Fire Shelter is 2.7m High x 2.4m diameter with 10 cubic metres of air capacity, this fire shelter is ideal for families of 3-4 people.
Large Size Fire bunker:
The large fire bunker size is 2.7m height x 3.3m diameter with 20 Cubic metres of air capacity, this fire shelter is designed for up to 6-8 people.
Please note: The side entry fire shelter models with entry tunnel have increased air capacity of 14.2 cubic metres for standard size and 23.6 cubic metres for large fire shelter. This is essential to understand that air volume and breathing time cannot be calculated only on capacity!
Carbon Dioxide build up is a major factor that affects the REAL usable air volume therefore making a larger Fire Shelter far more safe if for any reason you had to remain in the Fire Shelter for an extended period or additional people require refuge.
This video gives you a close up of the Standard Large Size Fire Shelter @ 2.5m high x 2.4m wide, the larger size is 2.5m high x 3.3m wide.
For More information call Craig on 0439 868 455
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Fire Proof Shelters office on 03 9444 1555
2 comments
Cameron on October 12, 2009 at 6:46 pm
Did you get my question re-the drainage issue from helo tanker water dropped on top of the entry door from the swimming pool?
admin on October 12, 2009 at 9:43 pm
Hi Cameron,
The drainage issue would present only a small inconvenience if the drop is made over the top entry shelter. the 300mm riser would fill with water as we have tested by filling it up, and opening the fire door is still quite easy; you do get wet but that is not so bad if it’s 40deg outside.
The resultant amount of water that gets into the shelter is very minor and barely covers the floor.
My preference is for a side entry shelter which is not affected by any of this.