Architects and clients will often insist on a ceiling grid that has a fire rating but it is in actual fact the suspended ceiling system that needs to be fire rated.
Fire rated suspended ceiling tiles.
With climaplus performance built to last these sag resistant panels also offer mold and mildew protection as well as optional increased fire resistance.
Ceiling tiles like ceilume s are designed to drop away from the ceiling grid in the event of a fire to allow hidden sprinkler heads above the grid to activate and put the fire out.
With easy installation and access to ducts pipes and wiring decorative ceiling tiles are perfect for basements.
Choose from eight different 24 x 24 fire rated ceiling tiles that minimize the look of grid in suspended ceilings.
A ul fire resistant rated ceiling also provides a known specified fire resistance period.
Fire rated ceiling tiles are not necessary for single family residential homes but they are required for commercial spaces or high rises.
If you have sprinkler heads that are dropped through a drop ceiling the ceiling tiles almost always need to have some kind of fire barrier rating.
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.
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Fire ratings for suspended ceilings one of the most common misconceptions in the ceiling industry is that a suspended ceiling grid can be fire rated.
Fire rated ceiling grid overview.
With an unparalleled variety of choices no matter what your ceiling needs we have you covered.
Smoke detector sprinkler activation when a suspended ceiling is used at a typical ceiling height smoke detection and sprinkler systems will activate faster.
Astro firecode acoustical ceiling panels are fine textured non perforated and non fissured panels that are designed for a high level of performance and aesthetics.