Fire Rated Suspended Ceiling System

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.

Fire rated suspended ceiling system.

Urb concealed grid system and tile. In this case we consider the suspended ceiling an integral part of the overall fire rating. Selecting the right ul fire rated assembly. With easy installation and access to ducts pipes and wiring decorative ceiling tiles are perfect for basements.

Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly. 3 4 fr 83 12 x 12 z runners fluorescent type none 2 1 2 concrete. Choose from eight different 24 x 24 fire rated ceiling tiles that minimize the look of grid in suspended ceilings. If the ceiling manufacturer recognizes wiring in its ceiling support specifications an exception in sec.

12 x 24 2 x 4 8 w10 x 25 beam floor units and beam support 3 hr. Finish with a drywall border for the ultimate high end finish. The donn brand zxla acoustical suspension systemis a fire rated 15 16 galvanized steel system that offers an affordable alternative to aluminum grid. Available for flat or curved ceilings arches and domes for maximum design flexibility.

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 savings over all aluminum or extruded systems. The ratings relate to fire tests designed to determine how quickly fire can raise the temperature to unacceptable levels. With easy access to ducts wires and pipes above the system allows you to close the fire seal by dropping the ceiling panel back in place. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies.

30 or 60 structural minute fire rating when a structural fire rating is needed from a suspended ceiling it is usually either for 30 or 60 minutes but this rating is less often required. Establish the hourly rating needed to meet code requirements. Floor ceiling assemblies ceiling system lighting hvac outlets and other penetrants through the ceiling the plenum structural system subfloor and finish floor. 300 11 a 1 allows the system to support all electrical wiring and equipment.

Refer to the fire resistance rating summary to determine the ul design. An engineered system designed for wallboard ceilings that installs faster than traditional framing methods such as steel studs or cold rolled channel and drywall furring channel. While safety is most important the prelude fire rated ceiling grid system also provides other attractive benefits.