Erdington
Leisure (July
2003)
Location: Leisure Complex, Erdington, West
Midlands
Building construction
External walls were constructed using standard PUR insulated horizontal wall
panels (picture 1) The storeroom in which the fire occurred was located adjacent
to external wall and was constructed with block work walls to 2.5 metres
high with a false ceiling.
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| Picture 1. |
Fire
The fire took place in the storeroom. The storeroom contained a high fire load
and the intensity of the fire is indicated by the damage to the fire resisting
wooden door frame (picture 2).
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| Picture 2. |
The fire broke out of the storeroom resulting in direct
flame impingement on the adjacent panels.
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Charring was visible at the
joints where there had been direct impingement (picture 3). |
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Although the metal purlins above the seat
of the fire were distorted, the panel joints did not open up
and there was no evidence of ignition or fire spread. |
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| Picture 3. |
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