What fire-resistant properties do aluminum interior wall systems provide for safety compliance?

Fire performance for aluminum interior wall systems depends on the complete assembly—panel face, core material, fixings and joint details—rather than the metal face alone. Aluminum itself has a high melting point for thin-sheet use but conducts heat, so manufacturers pair aluminum faces with non-combustible cores (mineral wool, calcium silicate, or other fire-tested backers) and tested barrier systems to achieve required fire ratings. In many projects across the Middle East—hotels in Dubai, hospitals in Riyadh or mixed-use towers in Abu Dhabi—design teams specify aluminum assemblies that have undergone standardized fire testing (ISO, EN or local equivalents) to provide integrity and insulation performance for specified periods (e.g., 30 or 60 minutes). Intumescent seals at joints, firestop backings, and properly detailed openings for services are essential to maintain rating continuity. Because aluminum does not contribute to rot or biological fuel, it avoids some long-term fire risk factors associated with timber. However, compliance requires documented test data for the exact build-up and close coordination with local authorities in Qatar, Bahrain or Jordan to ensure the assembly meets building codes and egress strategies. Working with experienced manufacturers and providing test reports simplifies approvals and ensures interior wall systems contribute safely to building fire performance.