Fire Rated Ceiling Systems

Floor ceiling assemblies ceiling system lighting hvac outlets and other penetrants through the ceiling the plenum structural system subfloor and finish floor.

Fire rated ceiling systems.

The bca includes requirements for fire performance of walls and ceilings to help ensure occupant safety in the event of a fire. Selecting the right ul fire rated assembly. Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly. Fire rated ceiling grid overview.

Establish the hourly rating needed to meet code requirements. Your home is your sanctuary. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies. The group number indicates how quickly wall and ceiling linings spread fire with group 1 products ranked the slowest and group 4 the fastest.

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. Applicable fire attack direction is indicated for each fire rated system listed in this manual. Urb concealed grid system and tile. These assemblies need to meet fire and smoke safety and environmental sustainability requirements.

Add a layer of protection with a prelude 15 16 grid system with fire guard main beams by armstrong ceilings. 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. 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. 12 x 24 2 x 4 8 w10 x 25 beam floor units and beam support 3 hr.

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. 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. Concrete with cellular steel 3 hr. 276 fire rated ceiling assemblies suspension ceiling designs floor ceiling designs a003 3 hr.

The irc r501 3 currently recommends gypsum or plywood i joists to meet code. Determine the existing or planned building elements including structural. 3 4 fr 83 12 x 12 z runners fluorescent type none 2 1 2 concrete.