Fire Rated Suspended Ceiling Tiles

The purpose of the ceiling tiles is to protect not only your space but also the space of others if a fire should break out.

Fire rated suspended ceiling tiles.

The irc r501 3 currently recommends gypsum or plywood i joists to meet code. 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. A ul fire resistant rated ceiling also provides a known specified fire resistance period. Add a layer of protection with a prelude 15 16 grid system with fire guard main beams by armstrong ceilings.

Choose from eight different 24 x 24 fire rated ceiling tiles that minimize the look of grid in suspended ceilings. With easy installation and access to ducts pipes and wiring decorative ceiling tiles are perfect for basements. Finish with a drywall border for the ultimate high end finish. With an unparalleled variety of choices no matter what your ceiling needs we have you covered.

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. 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. Choosing the best ceiling for your project can make all the difference. 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.

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. Your home is your sanctuary. Fire rated ceiling tiles are not necessary for single family residential homes but they are required for commercial spaces or high rises. Smoke detector sprinkler activation when a suspended ceiling is used at a typical ceiling height smoke detection and sprinkler systems will activate faster.