The Chedi Wadi Safar Hotel, Riyadh: Elite Passive Fire Protection by KRON
Location: Diriyah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Project Overview
The Chedi Wadi Safar is one of the most prestigious luxury hospitality developments within the Wadi Safar masterplan in Diriyah. As a key component of the Kingdom’s ambitious Vision 2030 initiative, this project aims to transform Diriyah into a world-class cultural, historical, and tourism destination.
Located adjacent to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of At-Turaif, the hotel offers a unique setting that flawlessly blends breathtaking natural landscapes, rich Najdi heritage, and contemporary luxury. Overlooking a championship golf course designed by Greg Norman, the development stands as one of the most exclusive hospitality destinations in the Middle East.
Comprising approximately 80 to 85 luxury hotel rooms and suites, along with roughly 20 branded luxury villas, the architecture celebrates traditional Najdi aesthetics while integrating strict modern hospitality standards. To ensure this world-class guest experience remains safe and secure, the facility relies on state-of-the-art life safety engineering, including robust passive fire protection.
Certified Firestop Systems Supplied by KRON
KRON is proud to contribute to the safe development of The Chedi Wadi Safar by supplying advanced passive fire protection solutions from INCA Firestop Systems.
These premium firestop systems are specifically engineered to maintain strict fire compartmentation. By securely sealing structural vulnerabilities, they prevent the deadly spread of fire, smoke, and toxic gases throughout the building, ensuring the absolute highest levels of life safety and asset protection.
To meet the stringent safety requirements of this landmark hospitality project, all supplied products are heavily tested and certified in accordance with internationally recognized fire protection standards.
Premium Firestop Products Supplied by KRON
To meet the structural and safety demands, we utilized a comprehensive suite of INCA fire protection products:
Elastomeric Fire Caulk Fire Sealant – INSS1186
INSS1186 is a premium water-based elastomeric firestop sealant engineered to seal dynamic joints and service penetrations. It is designed to maintain outstanding flexibility even after curing, making it an essential component in modern firestop systems.
Global Certifications: UL 2079, ULC S115, ASTM E1966, ASTM E2307
Packaging Options: 310 ml cartridge, sausage pack, 1-gallon pail, 5-gallon pail
Shelf Life: 2 years
Key Features:
- Water-based acrylic formulation for safe application.
- Excellent flexibility to accommodate dynamic joint movement.
- Low VOC, ensuring better indoor air quality.
- Halogen-, asbestos-, and solvent-free.
- Highly resistant to smoke, air, and water penetration.
- Easy application using a caulking gun, brush, roller, or spray equipment.
Ideal Applications:
- Dynamic wall and floor joints.
- Curtain wall joint sealing.
- Cable and pipe penetrations.
- Expansion joints.
Fire Barrier Caulk Fire Sealant – INSS1440
INSS1440 is an advanced one-component, water-based intumescent fire sealant specifically developed for sealing penetrations in fire-rated walls and floors. Upon exposure to extreme heat, this intumescent caulk expands rapidly to close openings, effectively blocking the spread of flames, smoke, and toxic hot gases.
Global Certifications: UL 1479 (up to a 3-hour fire rating), FM Approved, ASTM E814, ULC S115
Packaging Options: Cartridge, sausage pack, 1-gallon pail, 5-gallon pail
Key Features:
- One-component acrylic sealant powered by intumescent technology.
- Eco-friendly water-based formulation.
- Strong, reliable adhesion to standard construction materials.
- Easy, hassle-free application.
- Free from halogens, asbestos, and silica.
- Exceptional long-term durability, exceeding a 50-year service life.
Ideal Applications:
- Cable, metallic, and plastic pipe penetrations.
- Mechanical and electrical service openings.
- Fire-rated door and window frame joints.
Intumescent Strip – INFS0812 / INFS0822
3. INFS0812 – Intumescent Strip
The INFS0812 is a specialized intumescent strip engineered for rapid expansion when exposed to high temperatures. It plays a crucial role in sealing complex gaps, serving as a reliable barrier against fire, smoke, and toxic gases.
Key Features:
- Fast, straightforward installation process.
- Expands multiple times its original size during fire exposure for maximum sealing.
- Effectively prevents the passage of flames and hot gases.
- Manufactured utilizing cutting-edge expandable graphite technology.
- A core component for comprehensive passive fire protection systems.
Ideal Applications:
- Combustible plastic pipe penetrations.
- Custom firestop systems.
- Fire-rated doors, walls, and partition assemblies.
Coated Firestop Board – FP-05
4. FP05 – Firestop Board
For large-scale sealing requirements, the FP05 high-density mineral wool firestop board is the ultimate solution. Featuring a factory-applied intumescent coating, it is specifically designed to seal large service openings while preserving the integrity and fire resistance of fire-rated walls and floors.
Global Certifications: UL Listed, FM Approved
Key Features:
- Density: 160 kg/m³.
- Dimensions: 1200 × 600 × 50 mm.
- Delivers robust fire resistance for up to 2 hours.
- Intumescent coating expands up to 30 times its original thickness during a fire.
- Low VOC, odorless, and entirely halogen-free.
- Provides excellent acoustic insulation (STC rated).
- Forms a tight seal against smoke and air passage.
- Easy to cut, shape, and install directly on site.
- Proven service life exceeding 50 years.
Ideal Applications:
- Large cable penetrations and heavy cable trays.
- Complex pipe penetrations.
- Oversized mechanical and electrical service openings.
- Fire-rated wall and floor compartmentation.
KRON’s Contribution to Hospitality Safety
As the authorized supplier of certified INCA Firestop Systems, KRON plays an essential role in delivering premium passive fire protection solutions for The Chedi Wadi Safar project.
Our supplied fire sealants and intumescent systems ensure that vital fire compartmentation is strictly preserved. By limiting the spread of flames and smoke, protecting critical building infrastructure, and securing valuable time for safe evacuation, KRON guarantees that this landmark luxury development meets the absolute highest international standards for fire safety, reliability, and long-term protection.
