5-Star Hotel: Fireproofing the Future of Hospitality in Ras Al Khaimah
This project spotlight showcases a completed structural fireproofing project for a five-star hotel in Ras Al Khaimah, protected to a 2-hour fire rating.
Ibtikar Fire Proofing applied the full passive fire protection scope to the hotel’s structural steel, combining an intumescent coating with a spray-applied cementitious system to meet the specified 2-hour rating.
Project Details:
- Project Name: 5-Star Hotel
- Fireproof Material: Hempafire Pro 400 and Carboline Pyrolite 15
- Location: Ras Al Khaimah
- Applied On: Steel Structure
- Fire Rated Requirement: 2 Hours
The materials used
Hempafire Pro 400 and Carboline Pyrolite 15 were selected for their complementary properties. Hempafire Pro 400 is a high-build intumescent coating that expands under heat to form an insulating char across exposed steel, staying thin enough to be finished in line with the architecture. Pyrolite 15 is a lightweight, spray-applied cementitious material offering high fire resistance and strong adhesion to complex steel sections. Together they deliver the 2-hour rating specified for the building.
How Ibtikar delivered the project
Our team applied Hempafire Pro 400 and Pyrolite 15 to the hotel’s steel structure, working to the specified dry film thickness across each section and coordinating around the site programme. Application was inspected and documented to meet UAE Civil Defence fire safety requirements.
Why does fireproofing matter in hotels?
Fireproofing plays a critical role in hotel safety. It creates a vital barrier that slows the spread of fire, allowing guests and staff precious time to evacuate. In a multi-story building like a hotel, fireproofing is essential for protecting lives and property.
Why combine intumescent and cementitious systems on one project?
Different parts of a structure have different demands. Intumescent coatings such as Hempafire Pro 400 stay thin and can be top-coated to match the interior design, which suits exposed steel in guest-facing areas. Cementitious materials such as Pyrolite 15 are thicker and more robust, making them better suited to concealed structural steel and plant rooms. Using both lets every element reach its required rating in the most appropriate way.
