Across the country, more aluminum enclosures are misused as makeshift shelters. Enclosures with spray-in insulation often fail under fire exposure and can put infrastructure, the surrounding environment and public safety at risk.
Safe-T-Cover fire-rated aluminum enclosures are built with NFPA 285-compliant panels to resist ignition, limit fire spread and deliver durable, reliable protection where fire-safe enclosure performance matters most.
There's a difference between fire-resistant claims and true fire-rated performance. To choose the right enclosure for high-risk environments, opt for fire-rated. Here's how we design our enclosures, what standards compliance means and why certified fire protection is a must when you need an aluminum enclosure that safeguard both equipment and the public.
Our fire-rated enclosures are built to mitigate fire risk. Featuring Foil Class A, NFPA 285-compliant panels, these enclosures are designed to meet key safety requirements and use a closed-cell foam and glass fiber construction to protect both systems and surroundings by resisting ignition and preventing fire spread. They deliver that protection when properly installed to maintain fire rating.
All standard or custom Safe-T-Cover aluminum enclosures are designed for different installations and project needs and can be upgraded to fire-rated, giving you the same strength, climate control and modular design, plus:
Our fire rated enclosures consist of closed-cell Class A polyisocyanurate foam sandwiched between glass fiber-reinforced foil facers, with aluminum or fire-rated materials used for interior surfaces. These materials comply with Foil Class A and NFPA 285 standards, ensuring strong resistance to ignition and limiting the spread of fire.
Fire-Resistant: This refers to materials that resist ignition or combustion, often without formal testing or proof.
Fire-Rated: This indicates a material or system has been tested under standardized fire conditions (e.g., NFPA 285) and has received a quantified performance rating, such as a one-hour fire rating. Fire rating is a measurable and verifiable level of protection.
Fire-rated enclosures are the same 1.5” thickness as Safe-T-Cover’s standard enclosures, but thickness is only one aspect of a good enclosure. Outdoor applications should also account for sealed joints, weatherproof coatings, ventilation, and service access to keep the unit clean, corrosion-free and protected. Regular inspections and maintenance help preserve long-term performance.
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