Fire Rated Ceiling Systems

Selecting the right ul fire rated assembly.

Fire rated ceiling systems.

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. Floor ceiling assemblies ceiling system lighting hvac outlets and other penetrants through the ceiling the plenum structural system subfloor and finish floor. Gyprock has developed a broad range of fire rated systems to help specifiers and builders meet the bca requirements with confidence. Fire rated ceiling grid overview.

Applicable fire attack direction is indicated for each fire rated system listed in this manual. 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. 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. Add a layer of protection with a prelude 15 16 grid system with fire guard main beams by armstrong ceilings.

The bca includes requirements for fire performance of walls and ceilings to help ensure occupant safety in the event of a fire. 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. Determine the existing or planned building elements including structural. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies.

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. Urb concealed grid system and tile. These assemblies need to meet fire and smoke safety and environmental sustainability requirements.

The irc r501 3 currently recommends gypsum or plywood i joists to meet code. 276 fire rated ceiling assemblies suspension ceiling designs floor ceiling designs a003 3 hr. Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly. 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.

Concrete with cellular steel 3 hr. 12 x 24 2 x 4 8 w10 x 25 beam floor units and beam support 3 hr. Your home is your sanctuary.