A collaboration between Regina Glass Fibre, the composite lid company Terra Firma™ and allnex Composites makes Melbourne tunnels safer with custom-made fire resistant (GRP) composite access covers / pit lids.
Problem:
Old pit lids failed to meet modern OH&S Standards – Cracking and failure of lids and surrounding tiles, trip hazards in high pedestrian traffic areas, broken lifting points, heavy and difficult to access with iron access covers and frames corroding in the highly aggressive environments.
Need:
Lightweight and fire-resistant composite access covers /pit lids that meet stringent Fire and Smoke Resistance Standards. Ease of access while meeting the demands of high pedestrian traffic and loading. Retrofit pit lid solution using existing frames to avoid costly and disruptive platform works.
Solution:
- Terra Firma, Non-Corrosive, C-Class Access Covers that include FireShield®.
- Exceeds Flame Spread Resistance by 800% and Smoke Emission Performance by 300% according to Australian Fire Resistance Specification for Floor Linings & Floor Coverings – National Construction Code C1.10 Clause 3.
- Lightweight cover weighing only 23kgs, easy to access, significantly reducing the risks of lifting injuries and unsafe lifting practices.
- NATA tested to AS3996 Class C (150kN).
- Permanent anti-skid and can withstand the weight of maintenance equipment
- Access Cover custom fabricated to suit existing framework.
- Colour matched with existing platform tiles.
