Do ceilings need to be fire rated?
The fire resistance of a floor is dependent on the ceiling beneath, the size and spacing of joists, and the boards over it. If the ceiling is plasterboarded, then 12.5mm thick boards are required to give 30 minutes’ fire resistance.
What is fire rated ceiling?
An Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL) fire resistant rated ceiling system provides separation between the elements of the building services (i.e. ductwork and piping) and the occupied space below. A UL fire resistant rated ceiling also provides a known, specified fire resistance period.
What is the fire rating of 16mm Fyrchek?
Physical Properties
| 13mm | 16mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Board Weight* | 10.5kg/m2 | 12.5kg/m2 |
| Thermal Performance: R-Value | 0.05 – 0.07 m2K/W | 0.07 – 0.09 m2K/W |
| Fire Hazard: assessed to AS/NZS3837 cone calorimeter test | Average Specific Extinction Area (ASEA) <250m2/kg Group Number 1 Report Reference WFRA 45759 |
Can Fyrchek be used externally?
Typical Applications It is primarily intended for walls and ceilings in wet area rooms, soffits and external eaves that must achieve fire resistance.
Where are fire rated ceilings required?
A: First, fire-rated systems are only required if the garage shares a wall or a ceiling with the home. If you are doing repairs in the garage you should replace with like materials, but remember it is the wall system that is fire rated not the product itself.
How do you determine if a ceiling is fire rated?
Fire Ratings of Ceiling Tiles The rating is looked at by both the inspector and the local fire marshal as they determine the safety of the building. There are two different levels of fire rating to be aware of: flame spreading rate and fire barrier rating.
What is a 60 60 60 fire rated wall?
Figure 1 below shows an FRL of 60/60/60. This means that if a building element were exposed to a standard fire test, it would not be expected to fail for 60 minutes in each of the three criteria. The BCA specifies FRLs for building elements such as walls, columns, roofs and floors.
What fire rating is plasterboard?
Single layer 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard each side of Gypframe 48 S 50 studs provides 30 minutes. Single layer 15mm Gyproc FireLine each side of Gypframe 48 S 50 studs provides 60 minutes. Double layer 15mm Gyproc WallBoard each side of Gypframe 48 S 50 studs provides 90 minutes.
Is plasterboard fire rated?
Plasterboard cannot be considered fire resistant on its own. The latter thickness is ideal for walls and partitioning where a more robust barricade with fire protection is required.
Is Gyprock plasterboard fire resistant?
Gyprock Fyrchek™ is a fire and acoustic grade plasterboard with a specially processed glass fibre-reinforced gypsum core for use in fire rated wall and ceiling systems and where improved acoustic performance is required.
Can you use 1/2 inch drywall ceiling?
1/2-Inch-Thick Drywall Half-inch drywall panels are the standard thickness for interior walls, as well as ceilings. These panels are easy to carry and hang.
What can 60 60 fire resistant wall be used for?
Our modern 60 60 60 and 90 90 90 fire resistant wall products are widely used in residential and commercial construction. Is it also useful for renovating or repairing homes where plasterboard or other kinds of high maintenance products that have been used. FCA is very conscious of our planet and the environment.
How to choose the best fire resistant ceiling?
Refer to the Fire Resistance Rating Summary to determine the UL design numbers and ceiling system products that correspond to the fire-rated assemblies that meet your needs. A performance benefit of choosing a suspended ceiling over an open plenum ceiling is the added extra margin of fire safety.
What are the most common fire rated systems?
The following summary tables list the most common fire rated systems used in Multi Residential Timber Framed Construction (MRTFC). They include walls, floor/ceiling systems, incipient spread of fire ceilings and fire protection to beams and columns.
What do you need to know about fire guard ceilings?
See our Fire Performance FAQs to learn more. Fire Guard ceilings and grid systems are designed to provide enhanced resistance against structural failure. Only Fire Guard products can be used in fire-rated assemblies and are idenfified with the Fire Guard icon.