What Fire Resistance Standards and Material Treatments Are Required for Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station

When designing a Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station, fire safety is a non-negotiable priority. These stations must meet strict international building codes to protect passengers and infrastructure. At EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE, we engineer every Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station with certified fire-resistant materials and passive protection systems. Below we detail the essential standards and treatments.

Key Fire Resistance Standards for Prefabricated Light Steel Train Stations

Required Material Treatments for Fire Protection

Every Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station from EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE includes third-party tested intumescent coatings and mineral wool barriers, exceeding local fire codes.

Passive Fire Protection Design Features

• Compartmentation: Light steel frames divided into fire zones using double-layer gypsum and rockwool.

• Cavity barriers: Installed every 10m in roof and wall voids to stop hidden flame travel.

• Thermal break details: Non-combustible gaskets at steel connections prevent heat transfer.

Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station FAQ

Question 1: What is the minimum fire resistance time required for a Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station main load-bearing frame?
Answer: According to Eurocode 3 and most international building codes, the main load-bearing frame of a Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station must achieve R60 to R90 – meaning 60 to 90 minutes of stability under standard fire exposure. For stations with underground connections or high passenger volumes, EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE typically designs to R120 using thicker intumescent coatings and additional mineral wool encapsulation.

Question 2: Do the steel members in a Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station need to be non-combustible, and how is that achieved?
Answer: Steel itself is non-combustible, but it loses strength rapidly above 550°C. Therefore, a Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station requires passive fire protection materials applied to the steel surface. The most common treatment is an intumescent paint that swells up to 50 times its thickness when heated, forming a char layer that insulates the steel. EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE also uses board-based systems (calcium silicate or vermiculite) for areas prone to impact damage.

Question 3: How do you verify that the fire treatments on a Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station comply with local codes?
Answer: Compliance is verified through third-party laboratory testing following standards such as ASTM E119 or EN 1363-1. EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE provides a full fire safety dossier for each Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station, including material certificates, thickness records of intumescent coatings, and simulated fire modeling results. Local inspectors may also require on-site spark testing or core sampling of applied treatments before station commissioning.

Why EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE Leads in Fire-Safe Prefabricated Stations

• In-house fire testing lab for continuous quality control

• Certified applicators for intumescent coatings (up to 3mm DFT)

• 15+ years of global railway station projects with zero fire failures

Contact Us

For a customized fire protection plan on your next Prefabricated Light Steel Structure Train Station, reach out to EIHE STEEL STRUCTURE today. Our engineers provide free compliance checks, material samples, and a detailed fire rating proposal within 48 hours. Email or call us – let’s build a safer station together.