Where this system fits
Start with the current project specification and drawings. Record the required performance, wall location and every door or service that crosses that wall.
Fire-Rated Partition Specification
Request a review of a fire-rated partition brief when the building drawings or consultant specify a tested system.
What to check on site
Have the project team review the tested system details, including framing, boards, joints, penetrations, door sets and perimeter connections. Request the system documentation before work is agreed.
What to send for pricing
Send the consultant specification, fire compartment plan and any door or service schedule that applies to the partition.
Prepare the wall schedule for a qualified review
- Start with the fire strategy and the required performance for this wall location. Gather evidence for the full proposed assembly, including the board layers, frame, head and perimeter details. Coordinate doors and all service penetrations as part of the design review.
- For a corridor wall that crosses cable trays or has a door, list the affected openings on the drawing. Ask who provides each tested detail, who signs off changes and what inspection and handover records the installer will supply.
Partition setup examples
Fire-rated systems
Illustrative setup
Upper junction of a framed partition near a concrete soffit
Fire-rated systems
Illustrative setup
Partially boarded gypsum wall showing more than one board layer
Fire-rated systems
Illustrative setup
Service openings marked at a partition under construction
Common question
Does the board alone establish the wall’s fire rating?
The rating is specified for a tested assembly. Match the listed components and details to the project requirements, including openings and perimeter connections.
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Prepare your project brief
Start with the location, rough measurements and the date you need the space ready.