Fire Resistant Ceiling Systems

Suspended ceilings which give a contribution to the fire resistance of load bearing elements protective systems these ceilings called horizontal protective membrane have the ability to contribute to the fire resistance of horizontal structural building members up to 1 hour 2 hours or more r60 r 120.

Fire resistant ceiling systems.

Firestop is a specifically formulated fire resistant plasterboard ideal for wall and ceiling use where fire resistance ratings are required. The gyprock range of fire resistant plasterboard includes. 60 minute fire rated ceilings. Class a fire resistance based on e 84 testing indicates superior fire resistance for building materials.

Select fire resistant ceiling tiles from a broad range of looks and acoustic options to meet your design and functional requirements. Resistance to incipient spread of fire risf floor ceiling systems or roof systems with an frl include the roof lining or flooring as part of the fire barrier. Firestop plasterboard has been specifically formulated for use in fire rated building systems. This example is based on an amf system but we do offer armstrong rockfon and many more systems which do differ slightly on requirements.

Each of these products can be used to enhance the fire performance of walls and ceilings in areas such as kitchens school laboratories and specialist applications where the risk of fire is a concern. Fire rated wall floor and ceiling assemblies provide the necessary fire and smoke barriers to create compartmentalization during a fire safeguarding against the spread of fire and smoke within a building or to and from a building. At armstrong ceilings you can choose from a variety of class a fire rated ceiling tiles and planks that meet building codes for residential and commercial spaces. Call us today for more information on 01253 864902.

Fyrchek fyrchek mr ec08 impact ec08 impact mr and ec08 complete. The addition of up to 163 4inches of 0 5 pcf glass fiber insulation r 40 either batt or loose fill to any 1 or 2 hour fire resistance rated floor ceiling or roof ceiling system having a cavity deep enough to accept the insulation is permitted provided that one additional layer of either 1 2inch or 5 8. It pays to trust the judge. 6 usg fire resistant assemblies test certification test conditions and fire and sound tested assemblies listed in this selector are based on characteristics properties and performance certificationof materials and systems obtained under controlled test conditions as set forth in the appropriate astm standard in effect at the time of test.

The ul certification mark on fire resistant products systems and assemblies is relied on by code enforcement. These listings are short summaries to serve as a. Fire resistance is an important consideration for every ceiling system no matter how simple or complex. Fire rated ceiling tiles overview.

Firestop is utilised in multiframe partiwall intrwall and other proprietary systems.