PRANCE metalwork is a leading manufacturer of metal ceiling and facade systems.
How do metal wall panels enhance fire safety in UAE commercial buildings?
Fire safety in UAE commercial buildings—such as offices in DIFC, malls on Sheikh Zayed Road, and mixed-use towers in Abu Dhabi—is governed by stringent regulations requiring facade materials to resist flame spread and structural failure. Metal wall panels from PRANCE Design can be engineered with fire-resistant cores and tested to meet EN 13501-1 and ASTM E84 standards.
Panels featuring mineral wool cores achieve Class A fire ratings, with low smoke development and flame spread indices under 25. The non-combustible core is sandwiched between two aluminum skins and separated by fire-rated intumescent barriers at panel joints. During a fire event, these barriers expand to seal gaps and prevent vertical and horizontal flame migration.
Curtain wall assemblies using these panels are tested in full-scale façade rigs per NFPA 285, ensuring that multi-storey commercial façades in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers or Sharjah’s Al Nahda area comply with local civil defense requirements. The metal skins conduct heat away from the fire zone, reducing thermal stress on supporting structures.
Beyond passive protection, PRANCE Design’s systems integrate seamlessly with sprinklers and smoke management systems. Detachable access panels allow firefighters to inspect hidden voids and verify barrier performance without dismantling entire sections.
By specifying these fire-rated aluminum wall panel solutions, architects and building owners in the UAE can reduce fire risk, protect occupants, and meet or exceed local codes for a safer commercial environment.