Switch boxes, in walls subject to fire regulations, must be correctly fire protected. Once a hole is made in the wall for a recessed switch or socket box, the fire integrity of the construction is compromised.

In addition the wall's capacity to provide an effective acoustic and thermal barrier is impaired. For timber framed buildings preventing a fire from entering wall cavities and attacking the structure is critical to the overall fire integrity of the building.

To combat these fire risks, Astroflame Intumescent Fire & Acoustic Socket Box Covers provide fire and acoustic protection as an easy fit alternative to conventional putty pads.

This one-piece socket box is available in sizes to suit most common single & double electrical boxes and restores and maintain fire insulation and integrity in plasterboard walls for up to 120 minutes.

In a fire the cover expands, filling all of the available space with a fire resistant highly insulating char. The fire is unable to penetrate the aperture and the socket cover is able to give additional insulation protection to the wall void by reducing the chance of heat build up leading to the ignition of flammable structural members.

In a wall with two layers of plasterboard on each face, the ends of the fixing wires can be pushed between the plasterboard layers.

• Easy to install putty pad alternative.
• Tested to BS 476 Part 20 for up to 120 minutes
• Tested to BS EN 1366-3 60 minutes (*bespoke size, single EU socket only)
• Prevents or delays fire from entering a wall cavity and attacking the building structure
• Simple and fast mechanical fixing, no adhesives, scews, drilling or mess
• Replaces time consuming plasterboard lining of sockets / switches
• Can be retro fitted to existing sockets / switches or fitted during wall construction
• The switch / socket box can be removed without disturbing or replacing the cover
• Effective acoustic barrier to both impact and airborne sounds. Acoustic Rating up to -67 dB

IMPORTANT FIRE PRODUCTS NOTICE: The information displayed on this website should be used as a guide ONLY and our Technical Department should be contacted to obtain a tailored specification and any advice necessary before you place an order for fire protection products. Fire protection products are non-returnable except in accordance with Condition 8 of the Terms and Conditions and should be applied only by an individual with the necessary expertise and experience. We will not be held liable for any resulting damage to property, human life or monetary costs incurred due to the incorrect specification you have prepared or use of fire protection products caused by your negligence, including your failure to have contacted us to obtain the relevant advice/specification.