In the dense commercial and residential vertical landscapes of KL and Selangor, fire safety is a non-negotiable engineering requirement. EKG M&E Sdn Bhd provides BOMBA 2026 Certified Fire-Rated Ducting, specifically designed to maintain structural integrity and prevent the spread of smoke and flames through the building's ventilation shafts. This is a critical M&E component for ensuring that life-safety systems—such as smoke spill and staircase pressurization—remain operational during an emergency.
We specify the fire-rating duration (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour, or 4-hour) and coating type based on the fire zoning requirements of your facility.
1. Kitchen Exhaust Risers (Grease Fire Containment)
Kitchen ducts are high-risk zones due to accumulated grease which can act as fuel during a fire.
Internal Fire Protection: We utilize heavy-gauge carbon steel ducting finished with a specialized fire-rated intumescent coating or high-temperature rockwool wrap. This ensures that an internal grease fire is contained within the duct and does not ignite the surrounding ceiling plenum.
Stability and Integrity: Our installations are certified to remain intact under extreme thermal stress, preventing the duct from collapsing and breaching fire compartments.
2. Smoke Spill and Smoke Extraction Systems
In the event of a fire, these ducts must "suck out" hot smoke to allow occupants to breathe and escape.
High-Temperature Resilience: These ducts are engineered to handle air temperatures exceeding 250 degrees Celsius for a minimum of 2 hours.
Non-Combustible Construction: We use strictly non-combustible materials and fire-stop sealants at every wall and floor penetration to ensure smoke cannot "leak" into protected escape routes.
3. Staircase and Lift Lobby Pressurization
To keep escape routes clear, these systems pump fresh air into stairwells to create a "pressure curtain" against smoke.
Pressure Retention: Fire-rated ducting ensures that even if the surrounding area is under fire, the duct remains airtight and delivers the necessary air pressure to keep smoke out of the staircase.
BOMBA-Compliant Hangers: We utilize fire-rated support systems and anchors that will not melt or fail during a fire, ensuring the ductwork stays in its original position.
As a specialist M&E contractor, we ensure that the fire-rating is a continuous barrier, not just a label on the metal:
Fire Damper Integration:
Where fire-rated ducts pass through fire walls, we install BOMBA-approved Fire Dampers interlocked with the building's Fire Alarm Pillar (FAP). In the event of high heat, these dampers automatically trigger to seal the duct path, preventing the "chimney effect" of fire spreading between floors.
Specialized Fire-Stop Penetrations:
A fire-rated duct is only as good as its weakest link. We utilize specialized fire-stop pillows, sealants, and collars at every point where the ductwork passes through a masonry wall or concrete slab, restoring the fire-rating of the partition.
BOMBA Inspection and Certification:
Post-installation, we provide the necessary technical documentation and material certificates required for Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia inspections. This ensures your building receives its Fire Certificate (FC) or CCC without delays.
| Feature | Standard Ventilation Ducting | EKG BOMBA-Certified Fire Duct |
| Material | Standard GI (Melts at high heat) | Heavy-Gauge / Coated / Wrapped Steel |
| Fire Endurance | 0 Minutes | 60 / 120 / 240 Minutes |
| Smoke Leakage | High risk during fire | Zero-Leakage (Certified Integrity) |
| Coating Type | None | Intumescent or High-Density Rockwool |
| Compliance | General HVAC | BOMBA 2026 Life Safety Standard |
Code Compliance Expertise: We stay updated on the latest Malaysian Standard (MS) and BOMBA requirements, ensuring your fire-rated infrastructure is 100% compliant with 2026 safety bylaws.
Total System Integrity: We don't just "install a duct"; we look at the support systems, dampers, and penetrations to ensure the entire air path is a certified fire-safe zone.
Klang Valley Fire-Safety Audits: Based in Kuala Lumpur, we provide professional site audits for aging commercial buildings, identifying non-compliant kitchen exhaust or smoke spill systems and providing certified rectification plans.
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