FIRE-RESISTANT LOFT LADDERS

FIRE-RESISTANT LOFT LADDERS 

This is a close-up of our REI45 fire-resistant loft ladder with a comfortable steel ladder. The REI loft ladder-series complies with EN 13501-2. The trapdoor of a REI45 is insulated with a 50 mm non-combustible, moisture-resistant Rockwool stone wool plate. It features black fireproof sealant, a white HDF plate with a smooth finish, and hidden hinges. Our fire-resistant loft ladders are also available as Made-to-Measure loft ladders.  

EUROPEAN FIRE CLASS - 

EN 13501-2 

The European fire requirements are described from the loft ladders:

R (resistance) carrying capacity during fire.

E (integrity) ability to keep flames and gases out.

I (insulation) ability to keep warm out.

According to the classification, the SOGEM loft ladder is rated for fire resistance, capable of withstanding fire for either 45 or 60 minutes, depending on the model. This is indicated by the SOGEM REI 45/60 designation, where "REI 45" means fireproof for 45 minutes and "REI 60" means fireproof for 60 minutes. All loft ladders from SOGEM are tested in accordance with EN 14975.

The Loft Ladder as a Fireproof Component 

It’s important that a house is constructed so that the structure is protected for a short time in the event of a fire. Therefore, building regulations set several requirements regarding the fire resistance of construction parts in a building or house, including a standard for loft ladders. We test our fire-resistant loft ladders according to the highest standards in Europe, and they comply with EN 13501-2.

A fire-resistant loft ladder is tested in a fire test where it is built into a fire chamber and exposed to a simulated real-life fire situation. SOGEM's fire-resistant loft ladders have been tested according to the new common European method for testing fire resistance of building components, known as REI. The fire-resistant loft ladders from SOGEM have been tested at the MPA Braunschweig institute in Germany.