When exhaust routes through occupied or protected spaces, the ducting itself has to resist fire. We fabricate and install ductwork that meets that requirement.
Kitchen exhaust ductwork carries hot, grease-laden air — and where it passes through walls, floors or other tenancies, it must be built to contain a fire rather than spread it. Fire-rated ductwork maintains its integrity for a defined period under fire conditions, protecting escape routes and adjoining spaces while the building is evacuated.
We fabricate and install fire-rated ductwork as part of a complete design-and-build project or as a standalone upgrade. Doing it in-house keeps the detailing tight — joints, supports and penetrations are where rated ducting succeeds or fails, and they're not something to leave to a sub-contractor.
Fire-rated ductwork works alongside hood fire suppression and regular grease cleaning to give your kitchen a layered defence: prevent the fire, suppress the fire, and contain the fire if it reaches the duct.
The duct is the path a kitchen fire wants to travel. Fire-rated ductwork is what stops it from taking the rest of the building with it.
Send us your kitchen layout and routing and we will advise on fire-rated ductwork that meets your building's requirements.
