Firenetics®: Revit Plugin for Passive Fire Rating of Structural Steel

Stop guessing fireproofing! Firenetics® is a powerful Autodesk® Revit® plugin designed to help architects and designers accurately model and estimate passive fire protection requirements for structural steel, ensuring compliance with IBC (International Building Code) standards.  

This innovative Revit app focuses on popular sprayed fire-resistant materials (SFRM), particularly intumescent coatings, a growing solution for protecting load-bearing steel structures in modern industrial and commercial building designs.  

The Challenge: Estimating the correct amount of fire protective coating is complex, relying on individual manufacturer ASTM E119 testing reports, structural element geometry, and other critical factors. This often leads to last-minute fireproofing considerations, resulting in costly errors and project delays. 

Firenetics® Solves This By:

• Bringing fireproofing into the Revit design phase, allowing for early planning and optimization.  

• Enabling element-by-element fireproofing analysis based on selected manufacturer, brand, and required fire rating.  

• Calculating essential parameters like Dry Film Thickness (DFT), required gallons, and the number of coating layers.  

• Providing a comprehensive fireproofing estimate for the entire Revit structure through automated parsing and analysis.  

• Highlighting structural elements that cannot achieve the desired fire rating with the chosen product due to geometric limitations or other factors, prompting proactive design adjustments for improved fire safety.  

Key Features & Benefits for Revit Users:

• Accurate Fireproofing Estimation: Reduce guesswork and ensure compliance with IBC requirements.  

• Manufacturer-Specific Data: Utilize real-world data from participating fire protection coating manufacturers and brands.

• Element-Level Control: Define fireproofing requirements for individual structural members.  

• Whole Structure Analysis: Get a complete overview of fireproofing needs for your entire Revit model.

• Early Design Optimization: Identify potential fire rating issues early, preventing costly rework.  

• Improved Collaboration: Communicate clear fireproofing requirements with engineers and contractors.

• Material Quantity Takeoff: Estimate the amount of coating needed for budgeting and procurement.

• Visual Feedback: Easily identify elements with potential fire rating deficiencies within your Revit model.  

Ideal for: Architects, BIM Managers, Structural Engineers, and other design professionals using Autodesk® Revit® who need to incorporate passive fire protection for structural steel into their building models.

Innovative Solution for Modern Design Challenges

Be among the first architectural and engineering firms to integrate fire safety compliance directly into your BIM workflow. Reduce costs and prevent expensive last-minute design changes with this pioneering approach to fire protection planning.

Note: Firenetics® provides an approximate estimate. Always consult with the specific manufacturer for precise calculations and project-specific requirements.  

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