Fire Rated Ceiling Systems

Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling 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. Add a layer of protection with a prelude 15 16 grid system with fire guard main beams by armstrong ceilings. The ratings relate to fire tests designed to determine how quickly fire can raise the temperature to unacceptable levels. Your home is your sanctuary.

Determine the existing or planned building elements including structural. Floor ceiling assemblies ceiling system lighting hvac outlets and other penetrants through the ceiling the plenum structural system subfloor and finish floor. The irc r501 3 currently recommends gypsum or plywood i joists to meet code. Fire rated ceiling grid overview.

The bca includes requirements for fire performance of walls and ceilings to help ensure occupant safety in the event of a fire. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies. Concrete with cellular steel 3 hr. 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. Applicable fire attack direction is indicated for each fire rated system listed in this manual. Establish the hourly rating needed to meet code requirements. 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.

276 fire rated ceiling assemblies suspension ceiling designs floor ceiling designs a003 3 hr. Gyprock has developed a broad range of fire rated systems to help specifiers and builders meet the bca requirements with confidence. 12 x 24 2 x 4 8 w10 x 25 beam floor units and beam support 3 hr. These assemblies need to meet fire and smoke safety and environmental sustainability requirements.

3 4 fr 83 12 x 12 z runners fluorescent type none 2 1 2 concrete. Urb concealed grid system and tile. 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.