Fire Rated Suspended Gypsum Board Ceiling

Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies.

Fire rated suspended gypsum board ceiling. A ul fire resistant rated ceiling also provides a known specified fire resistance period. Type x fire rated gypsum drywall that is 5 8 inch 15 9mm thick and installed on each side of nominal 2 inch x 4 inch 38x89mm wood studs spaced 16 inch 400mm o c. The ratings relate to fire tests designed to determine how quickly. The donn brand zxla acoustical suspension systemis a fire rated 15 16 galvanized steel system that offers an affordable alternative to aluminum grid.

Concrete with cellular steel 3 hr. Why specify drywall grid soffits view description. Made of painted hot dipped galvanized steel with an aluminum face zxla grid can be installed in many environments where aluminum grid would normally be required providing significant cost. Flat ceilings constructed of gypsum board that are screw attached to suspension members that support a ceiling on one level extending from wall to wall are generally exempt from acoustical seismic construction requirements such as.

To confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance rated walls ceiling and floor assemblies. B floors ceilings 24 44 steel. Perimeter end wall clearance perimeter hanger wires horizontal restraint and vertical splay bracing. 3 4 fr 83 12 x 12 z runners fluorescent type none 2 1 2 concrete.

Susp suspended or. Has a minimum fire rating for the assembly of 1 hour which is a typical requirement for many building codes. First fire rated systems are only required if the garage shares a wall or a ceiling with the home. Available in 1 1 2 and 15 16 face width for flat ceilings and 1 1 2 face width for curved ceilings.

3 usg drywall suspension system main tees heavy duty fire rated systems for all flat ceiling applications increase flexibility. Or 3 5 8 inch 610 mm steel studs spaced 24 o c. 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. Specify drywall grid for soffits and light coves to positively impact challenges faced with mep conflicts rfi s ve s skilled labor construction schedules and green building.

Urb concealed grid system and tile. Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved. 12 x 24 2 x 4 8 w10 x 25 beam floor units and beam support 3 hr. Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly.

When a suspended ceiling is used at a typical ceiling height smoke detection and sprinkler systems will activate faster.