fischer FireStop solutions for Civitas Vitae “Angelo Ferro” in Padua

An important refuge for children, the elderly and people with disabilities

The “Civitas Vitae Angelo Ferro” residential complex in Padua is a large social campus with an area of over 12 hectares, offering services for preschool children, elderly people in need of care and people with disabilities. Every day, around 3,500 people benefit from the integrated social, medical and educational infrastructure - safety and reliability are therefore of crucial importance.

As part of an energy-efficient renovation, the facades of the two main buildings (approx. 5,000 m²) will be modernised between May 2024 and December 2025. In this context, fischer was commissioned to supply passive fire protection solutions for the rear-ventilated exterior facades (HAF).

Integrated facade renovation and fire protection implementation with local project partners

Facade renovation carried out by Ruffato Mario S.r.l. (Padua) under the direction of architect Maurizio Striolo.
Technical facade design, including fire protection planning, carried out by Phoenix S.r.l.; cooperation with fischer enabled an optimised solution adapted to local requirements.
The close cooperation between architects, facade specialists and the fischer fire protection team ensured smooth installation and compliance with safety standards.

Based on the analysis of the building data and taking into account the required fire resistance class and structural framework conditions, we were able to define an optimally suitable solution together with Phoenix S.r.l.

Marco Zanellato, Key Account Manager at fischer Italy

Challenges and requirements

Fire-resilience

The fire protection solution needed to integrate seamlessly into the facade system while ensuring ventilation and humidity control.

suspended back-ventilated facades

The renovation included back-ventilated facades (VHF), which pose a particular risk: Without suitable fire barriers, fire and smoke can spread quickly behind the facade cladding.

Responsible officer

The planning and construction supervision of the renovation project was carried out by architect Maurizio Striolo.

Technical developer

Architect Davide Prando, Technical Director at Phoenix S.r.l., is responsible for the technical development of the VHF.

fisher solution

For optimal fire protection, fischer supplied its VentiStop FFB-VS fire barriers. This prefabricated mineral wool-based system features a high-performance intumescent graphite strip that expands in the event of fire and automatically seals the ventilation gap (25-50 mm) behind the facade cladding - thus containing the fire and preventing it from spreading in the facade cavity.

In addition, fischer provided on-site technical advice and support during installation to ensure proper integration into the facade architecture and compliance with the required fire resistance classes.

A fire-safe place for vulnerable people