Fire Rated Ceiling Systems

The additives slow the progress of heat and flame and when used as part of a csr fire rated system provide performance options suitable for many construction types.

Fire rated ceiling systems.

The irc r501 3 currently recommends gypsum or plywood i joists to meet code. For conventional fire rated plasterboard ceiling systems direction of attack by fire is always from below while for spanning ceilings it can also be from both sides or from above. 3 4 fr 83 12 x 12 z runners fluorescent type none 2 1 2 concrete. The group number indicates how quickly wall and ceiling linings spread fire with group 1 products ranked the slowest and group 4 the fastest.

Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly. The bca includes requirements for fire performance of walls and ceilings to help ensure occupant safety in the event of a fire. Gyprock has developed a broad range of fire rated systems to help specifiers and builders meet the bca requirements with confidence. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies.

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. Determine the existing or planned building elements including structural. Fire rated ceiling grid overview. Elements of buildings the fire resistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance rated walls ceiling and floor assemblies.

The ratings relate to fire tests designed to determine how quickly fire can raise the temperature to unacceptable levels. Your home is your sanctuary. 12 x 24 2 x 4 8 w10 x 25 beam floor units and beam support 3 hr. 276 fire rated ceiling assemblies suspension ceiling designs floor ceiling designs a003 3 hr.

Selecting the right ul fire rated assembly. Add a layer of protection with a prelude 15 16 grid system with fire guard main beams by armstrong ceilings. Establish the hourly rating needed to meet code requirements. Csr provides a range of wall and ceiling systems junction and penetration details which meet and exceed the requirements of the building code of australia.

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. Concrete with cellular steel 3 hr. These assemblies need to meet fire and smoke safety and environmental sustainability requirements.