Question: what is the difference between fire insulation and fire integrity?
Answer: MANUFACTURERS OF FIRE-RESISTING BUILDING COMPONENTS ARE STILL ENCOUNTERING CONFUSION IN THE MINDS OF SPECIFIERS, ACCORDING TO LEADING SUPPLIER FENDOR. ... 'Integrity' is the ability to prevent the passage of fire and smoke. 'Insulation', as the name implies, is the ability to prevent the passage of radiant heat.