Passive Fire Protection Systems | DI 101

The processing and storage of flammable liquids and gases pose a significant fire risk for facilities. Key fire safety objectives of industrial facilities include:

- Protection against temperature rise
- Maintaining structural integrity
- Allowing for the safe shutdown of equipment
- Time for firefighting personnel to arrive
- Proper insulation systems can help safeguard personnel and provide additional facility protection.

Owens Corning offers various insulation systems that have been fire-tested to UL 1709 and ISO22899 (Jet Fire) Standards. System configurations can include cellular glass, mineral wool, compatible accessories, intumescent coatings and more.

Learn from industry experts:
Alec Cusick
Industrial FOAMGLAS ® at Owens Corning, Technical Services Engineer

Prior to his current role, Cusick was in technical sales for fiberglass and mineral wool mechanical insulation with Owens Corning. He serves on multiple technical committees including ASHRAE and National Insulation Association (NIA). Cusick is an ITC Certified Level 1 Infrared Thermographer and a NIA-Certified Insulation Energy Appraiser. He holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Toledo (USA).

Doug Fast
Owens Corning's Industrial Mineral Wool, Professional Engineer and Technical Leader

Fast has over 20 years of experience in the insulation material industry working in product testing, technical services and new product development. He has a working knowledge of materials such as foam plastics, fiberglass and mineral fiber as well as other traditional high temperature insulations. Fast has contributed to the industrial insulation industry through participation with ASTM as well as technical education in the form of technical bulletins, blogs, podcasts and webinars related to topics such as acoustics, moisture, CUI and personnel protection.