The purpose of setting a fire resistance period is to ensure that in the event of a fire. It is a comprehensive guide to finding solutions using british gypsum products and systems. Understanding the ga600 fire resistance design manual gypsum. Fireresistant gypsum panels are classified for use in ul assemblies that can deliver fire ratings up to 3 hours in ceilings and as long as 4 hours in wall and column systems. They cover all applications, from simple space division, through to high performance walls designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound insulation, impact and height requirements.
This product is to be used as fire resistant wall construction in large highrise buildings fireproof one hour and quasirefractory wall ceiling that should form the fire partitioning as. Nov 11, 2016 the plasterboard is not fire rated and a fire ie in the elec room, or a bedroom could pass through the ceiling and spread in to what should be a protected corridor or neighbouring bedroom. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fire resistance ratings. A wide range of performances are available depending upon the specification of british gypsum linings, gypframe metal components and isover insulation. Gyproc fireline with water repellent additives in the core. The astm e 119 test method is similar to the iso 834 test standard of the. Further information about fire resistance performance can be found in white book chapter 02 section 01. Standard systems are nonloadbearing and constructed using drylining techniques. Likewise, there are many fire resistance rated floorceiling systems that are used to prevent the spread of fire from one story of a building to the next. Driven by the demands of modern building designs, british gypsum has widened its gypframe bespoke product range to provide architects, specifiers, contractors and.
The construction industry is evolving in response to changing regulations, greater focus on efficient and sustainable construction as well as. Soundbreak xp gypsum board is a sound deadening drywall that has an acoustically enhanced, high density gypsum core encased in a heavy, abrasion and moldmildewmoisture resistant, 100% recycled, purple paper on both sides. In the latest version of the gypsum fire resistance design manual, systems are classified according to their typical uses and their fireresistance ratings. The british gypsum white book the british gypsum site book the british gypsum website. Numerous published fire tests for gypsummembrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fireresistance design manualhowever, some contain a provision for no horizontal joints that can create an installation issue. Timber stud partitions provide basic space division where speed of installation is considered to be a lower priority. Technical performance and principles of system design. In the united states, the standard fire resistance test is astm e 119 astm 2000.
The board manufacturers submit composite fabrications for testing and where successful the outcomes of the tests and the specification of the composite are presented in their literature such as the british gypsum white book. The plaster is mixed with fiber typically paper, fiberglass, asbestos. Now 306 pages, the latest edition contains nearly 100 new systems that supplement existing assemblies for. Each section of the white book organises our systems according to the fire resistance period and provides all of the vital construction and specification information for meeting that performance such as stud type, centres, etc. Gypsum systems, 18th edition ga6002006 paperback 2006. Fire resistance sound insulation please refer to the appropriate white book product or systems section for information on the fire resistance and sound insulation of building elements lined with gyproc fireline. Likewise, there are many fireresistancerated floorceiling systems that are used to prevent the spread of fire from one story of a building to the next. The plasterboard is not fire rated and a fire ie in the elec room, or a bedroom could pass through the ceiling and spread in to what should be a protected corridor or neighbouring bedroom. British gypsum is the uks leading manufacturer of interior lining systems. For an exposed wood member, the fire resistance rating is the time for structural failure when subjected to the standard fire exposure.
Gyproc firestop board is used in gyproc partition, ceiling and shaft wall systems to give increased fire protection. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis. Gypsum fire resistance design manual, 21st edition. There are a number of situations where the approach to manual handling of british gypsum products should be considered. British gypsum improves hospital health with activair. Class a sound absorption, a1 reaction to fire and 30 minutes fire resistance to bs47623. This report presents the results of 22 fullscale fire resistance tests conducted at the national fire laboratory on insulated and noninsulated fullscale gypsum board protected wall assemblies.
Board with reinforced fire resistance by adding glass fiber etc. May 26, 2014 british gypsums gyptone ceiling range with activair, was installed in four key areas of the existing hospital building as a retrofit measure. Gyproc fireline mr gyproc fire performance plasterboards. Results of fire resistance tests on fullscale gypsum. May 18, 2015 the construction industry is evolving in response to changing regulations, greater focus on efficient and sustainable construction as well as the total cost throughout the buildings life cycle. The old cape boards book was a goldmine for the use of basc materials. A range of nine different acoustic ceiling tiles manufactured from stone wool. British gypsum metal framed partitions and walls can be used in all types of buildings including private housing, flats and apartments, commercial, institutional, recreational and. White book specialist partitions firewall british gypsum. To ensure that these gypsum board wall assemblies are appropriate to specify in firerated building designs, the. The additional layer of gypsum board shall be applied as described for the face layer of the tested. From this testing comes the fire resistance design manual ga600. The advancement of gypsum construction is due to its reduced time and cost.
Nonloadbearing timber stud c04 s11 traditional stud partitions. Information about our cookie policy can be found here. The full version of the gypsum construction handbook. From december 2005 it is a part of the saintgobain group. Understanding the ga600 fire resistance design manual supplement to construction dimensions magazine gypsumation provides essential gypsum board information to aec professionals, contractors, and code officials twice annually. The panels are ul classified for fire resistance and. Fire resistance of a ceiling fire prevention safelincs. More recently, the use of gypsum board to improve the fire resistance of engineered wood rim board products was investigatedwhite by. Some drywall manufacturers add glass fibers to the gypsum, which increases fire resistance of drywall. Saintgobain gyproc india gypsum ceilings, boards, drywall. National fire protection association 1 batterymarch park p. Driven by the demands of modern building designs, british gypsum has widened its gypframe. British gypsum is a multinational company with operations in europe, the middle east, africa and asia. Used in construction of high rated stc wall assemblies, soundbreak xp purple drywall consists of a layer of viscoelastic.
Since gypsum is a naturally fireresistant mineral, it has become a leading construction material and component of fireresistance rated wall assemblies. Continued use of this site indicates that you accept this policy. Fire resistant gypsum panels are classified for use in ul assemblies that can deliver fire ratings up to 3 hours in ceilings and as long as 4 hours in wall and column systems. Partition head deflection designs may be necessary to accommodate deflections in the supporting floor. Gyproc fireline mr are designated class 0 for the purposes of national building regulations. Describes complete line of construction products, including sheetrock brand gypsum panels and imperial brand gypsum base for drywall and veneer plaster construction, sheathing and ceilings. For assistance in choosing the right solution for your project, try the white book system selector. When designing the layout of rooms requiring separation. A section on strain relief systems containing fire resistance rated control joint and perimeter relief details is also included. The gypsum association ga has released the 21st edition of the fire resistance design manual fdrm revised on a three year basis, the manual has been referenced by the model building codes as a source of fire resistive designs for more than 40 years. Test results show overall sag resistance on tested assembly to be equivalent to 58 in. Xp gypsum board panels consist of a specially treated, fire resistant, mold and moisture resistant gypsum core encased in heavy moldmildewmoisture resistant, 100% recycled purple paper on the face side and moldmildew moisture resistant paper on the back side. How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire resistance. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
The consequent temperature plateau is the basis of gypsum board systems fire resistance as shown in fig. According to fireresistance test results on loadbearing walls of steel model house in 1996, walls composed of one layer 15mm typex gypsum board did not meet onehour fireresistance performance, while walls with 2 layers of 12. India gypsum board is a high quality fireresistive building material where we give more than 90 minutes fireresistance rating according to report. A section on strain relief systems containing fireresistance rated control joint and perimeter relief details is also included. May 17, 2016 a range of nine different acoustic ceiling tiles manufactured from stone wool. See more ideas about gypsum ceiling, ceiling design and gypsum. British gypsum, part of the saintgobain group, is the uks leading manufacturer of interior lining systems.
Gypsum association releases 2015 fire resistance design manual. Glasroc f multiboard noncombustible glassreinforced gypsum board. The lead nurses office, corridor areas and memory assessment services office were used to test the success of the products insitu, providing balfour beatty with sufficient data to demonstrate the. Try out the white book system selector, an online tool designed to help find the ideal solutions for your.
British gypsum uses cookies to deliver superior functionality and to enhance your experience of our websites. British gypsum offers a full range of lightweight partition and walling systems. Yoshino gypsum total quality testing center is equipped with the fullscale furnace for fire resistance tests, with the test capability comparable to the fire test facilities in official testing organizations. The first and most advanced sound damped drywall product available for noise control in thin wall technology. Browse the extensive range of gyprocs quality products and materials. These are fireresistancerated assemblies that separate two or more distinct areas in a building.
Gyproc is a market leader in the building construction space in india for the last 30 years. These are fire resistance rated assemblies that separate two or more distinct areas in a building. Find specifications that meet your performance requirements. We address thedaytoday challenges of the research and development for creating new fire resistant walls. Jul 12, 2010 numerous published fire tests for gypsum membrane steel column protection systems existthere are over three dozen systems listed in the fire resistance design manualhowever, some contain a provision for no horizontal joints that can create an installation issue. Our products are an integral, functional, design and sustainable component of modern and emotional architecture.
They cover all applications, from simple space division, through to high performance walls designed to meet the most demanding fire resistance, sound. The frdm is currently referenced by the international building code, the boca national building code, the uniform building code, the standard building code, and the national fire codes, as well as many state and local jurisdictions in the u. Fire resistance in order to recognize fire resistance of a system, building codes and. Building information modelling bim in every kind of building, we help to build ceilings, wall linings and partitions, provide thermal comfort, protect. This section contains steel encasement systems that provide up to 180 minutes of fire protection. Fireresistant material with a gypsum core that will not support combustion or transmit temperatures greatly in excess of 212. Understanding the ga600 fire resistance design manual. Input your required performances into the available fields e. This product is to be used as fire resistant wall construction in large highrise buildings fireproof one hour and quasirefractory wall ceiling that should form the fire partitioning as defined by the building standards act. Firewall is a lightweight, nonloadbearing wall capable of providing up to 240 minutes fire resistance. How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire. All british gypsum prices are applicable to london and the surrounding areas within a 10 mile radius. Fire resistance testing of fire rated gypsum wallboardthe.
Is 2095 part l, 2011, bs 476 class 1 material surface spread of flame, european en520, american astm c 96 standards. Nov 9, 2015 gypsum ceiling simple, the beauty of an interior of the house does have a lot of factors that determine whether or not an interior beautiful house, one important factor is the top of the interior of the house is the roof and ceiling as. The white book for all partitions, wall lining and ceiling systems. Gyproc jointing compound gyproc jointing compound is an airdrying, asbestos free, ready mixed compound for filling and finishing plasterboard joints and corner beads. Of course, fire resistance includes not only the products ability to resist ignition but also to maintain structural integrity. In the british gypsum white book such an arrangement with a 12. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations. Once the water dissipates, the gypsum begins to heat past the boiling point of water, and may begin to burn. If your postcode falls outside this area prices may vary our sales team will contact you in this instance. White book c02 technical performance british gypsum. Mold and water resistant glass mat faced for area separation. Drywall also known as plasterboard, wallboard, sheet rock, gypsum board, buster board, custard board, or gypsum panel is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with or without additives, typically extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper, used in the construction of interior walls and ceilings. Fire resistance is an important factor that influences the specifications for most building designs today.
Gypsum and gypsum construction products are known for their excellent workability in fresh state, fast setting and hardening, excellent finish, increased fire resistance, lightweight, white color, acoustic properties for noise insulation, etc. The glass fibers are noncombustible and help maintain the integrity of the drywall as it is dehydrated. The british gypsum white book system selector enables you to quickly. British gypsum partition systems are constructed using lightweight materials, which can give rise to significant savings in structural design compared. First published in 1972, the white book is recognised as the leading specification resource for anyone specifying partition, wall lining and ceiling systems within the construction industry. Since 1959, the gypsum association has engaged extensively in testing and evaluation of both generic and proprietary systems. High performance fireresistant wall system british gypsum. This safety data sheet does not constitute a workplace risk assessment for coshh. Box 9101 quincy, massachusetts 022699101 see nfpa 90a, nfpa 101, nfpa 221, nfpa 5000, and the life safety code handbook the fire resistance design manualis also referenced in the code documents of. Internal and separating floor systems british gypsum. P321 c05 firewall specialist partitions firewall firewall is a lightweight, nonloadbearing wall capable of providing up to 240 minutes fire. It was formerly known as british plaster board limited bpb, which started in 1917.
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