Aico Firecap Insert for 35mm Double Box to Reinstate Fire, Acoustic, and Air Barrier

This is the Aico Firecap AFB2 switch and socket insert for a double 35mm back box (metal or plastic) to reinstate fire and sound barriers. It fits inside the switch/socket boxes to reinstate fire, acoustic, and air leakage, thus minimising the heat loss and air leakage into the wall cavity; also, it seals the hole left after installation. 

• Using these inserts (which are easy to install) means you no longer need to use expensive plasterboard lining or putty pads. 
• Type: Firecap Switch & Socket Insert
• Function: reinstates fire and sound barriers. It provides a fire, acoustic and air leakage barrier.
• Fire rating: 2 Hour Fire Rated
• Installation: it is easy to install – no screws, fixing or assembly required
• Suitability: it is suitable for metal & plastic boxes
• Model: AFB2 for twin 35mm back boxes. 

Aico Firecap Socket/Switch Box Inserts have been successfully tested as follows:

• Fire Testing
  Fire tested to BS EN 1364-1 and to the principles of BS EN 1363-1:1999
  Constructions covered: Plasterboard partition
  Duration of effective protection: 2 hour integrity and insulation
  Test Report no’s. Chilt/RF08071 AR1 & Chilt/|IF08039
• Acoustic Testing
  Acoustically tested under UKAS conditions at BRE Laboratories in accordance with BS EN ISO 140-3:1995  and BS EN ISO 717-1:1997
  Test Report No: 247-373
• Air tightness Testing
  Tested to BS EN 1026:2000 over a pressure range of 2-50 Pa
• Robust Detail Approved
  Permitted for use in Robust Detail Timber and Metal frame walls