Do I need to use fire rated plasterboard?

A: Yes, any space requiring an area separation wall (a wall separating adjacent living units) like apartments, condos and townhouses, uses a fire-rated system. They are also required in any egress area in the apartment building.

Do I need to use fireproof plasterboard?

Normally two layers of plasterboard with a skim will give the required fire resistance. If you are not involving planning or building control due to a change of use, then it's up to you, any plasterboard is better than no plasterboard and as their is no room above the garage their is no additional fire spread risk.

Is 12.5 mm plasterboard fire rated?

Gyproc FireLine 12.5mm is a fire resistant plasterboard that withstands fire for longer to allow for safe evacuation. The board's excellent fire resistance rating makes it ideal for lining walls and ceilings in commercial spaces like offices and shopping centres, as well as in low rise housing and new build garages.

Is regular drywall fire rated?

Regular drywall has naturally occurring fire resistance due to the presence of gypsum in the core but is not fire rated. Type X drywall has special core additives that allow it to be used in fire rated designs and usually comes in 5/8” thickness.

Where can I use pink plasterboard?

Normally used when you need to protect a structure from fire (e.g fire rated ceiling with separate dwelling above, or to case structural steel to protect from fire). You can slso use 2 layers of 'standard' pboard with staggered joints to achieve the same protection.

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Where do you use fire plasterboard?

Fire-rated plasterboard, popularly known as fireproof plasterboard, is a building material designed to resist or withstand fire. The panels are used for both ceilings and wall applications. These plasterboards stand out from others thanks to their improved fire-resistance qualities.

Is 15mm plasterboard fire rated?

Gyproc FireLine 15mm is a plasterboard that contains glass fibre and other additives for extra fire protection. Use it in partitions, ceilings and steel encasement systems to achieve the fire performance required in domestic separating walls, corridors, garages and steel encasements.

When should you use fire-resistant drywall?

A: Fire-rated products are not typically used in single-family residential construction except for garages. These products are primarily used in commercial construction (high rises, office buildings, industrial, institutional) and any space requiring an area separation wall such as a hotel or multi-family home.

Why do ceilings need to be fire rated?

The main purpose of these ceilings is to prevent flame from spreading onto the roof and to limit the contribution to the fire load in the compartment. They are classified according to the local 'fire reaction' standards.

Do garage walls need to be fire rated?

All garage walls supporting trusses that are common to both the house and garage must be protected as a fire wall with 1 layer of 5/8” type X sheet rock applied to the garage side of the wall.

Is pink plasterboard fireproof?

As it is not fire proof, merely fire resistant, pink plasterboard should not be relied on solely to prevent the spread of fire, but merely to halt it temporarily.

Does 2 layers of plasterboard fire rating?

Two layers of standard plasterboard with staggered joints will give an hours protection and one layer half an hour.

What is pink plasterboard used for?

This board has glass fibre and other additives in the core to protect against fire in most domestic situations. Usually fire resistant plasterboard comes with a pink face which can be painted or plastered.

Do I need fire boards?

Every wall that has a external face has to have special insulation boards fitted to them. all other walls and party walls have to have fireboards fitted to them. The floors have to have a special soundproofed floating floor system over them. The ceilings below have to have to be boarded with fireboards etc.

Can you skim over fire board?

If it is single thickness fireproof board (pink) then as a smoke break yes it requires a single joint coat. If however it is double thickness STAGERED joints (grey or pink) then no you don't.

How do you cut fireproof plasterboard?

Use a pencil to mark where the plasterboard needs to be cut. The light grey side should face outwards, with any writing on the back. For straight cuts, use your straight edge as a guide, then slice along the paper and into the core with your Stanley knife.

Is Gyprock plasterboard fire resistant?

Gyprock fire rated plasterboard products are manufactured with special additives to enhance their fire resistance properties. The additives slow the progress of heat and flame, and when used as part of a CSR fire rated system, provide performance options suitable for many construction types.

How can I get a 30 minute fire rating?

If you wish to keep existing doors in place because of their architectural or historical merit, these will need to be upgraded to give 30 minutes' fire resistance. This can be achieved by the application of special fire resisting paints, papers or varnishes (intumescents).

How much does 1 hour of drywall fire rating cost?

Using Fire-Rated Drywall

The 5/8-inch, “fire-code” drywall (called Type X) increases a wall's fire rating to a minimum of 1 hour, from the 30-minute rating for standard ½-inch drywall. And it's not just thickness that makes the difference.

Do you need special drywall around a gas fireplace?

We talked to the experts, and this is what we discovered. It would be best if you did not use regular drywall around a fireplace as it is considered to be highly flammable. Instead, it would be best to surround the fireplace area with non-combustible materials such as stone, tile, marble, or metal.

How do you know if a wall is fire rated?

The total fire rating is determined by adding each component to reach a minimum total of 60 minutes. Fire protection rating is calculated from the flame side of the assembly and of course some assemblies have multiple flame sides. Your wood framing members are required to be not more than 16″ on center.

What kind of drywall do you use for a fireplace?

Type X drywall is a common material used for wood stove installations. Type X is a gypsum-based drywall that is 5/8 inch thick and is installed on each side of a 2-inch by 4-inch wood stud, spaced 16 inches on center or spaced 24 inches on center.

Is plasterboard A1 fire rated?

Non-flammable rating A1 in accordance with EN 13501-1:2002. Fire and water-resistant, mould and mildew resistant.

What is purple plasterboard?

PURPLE XP® is a specially treated, mold- and fire-resistant paper-faced gypsum board that provides Xtra Protection (XP) against mold and mildew compared to standard gypsum board. The XP gypsum core is encased in heavy, mold-, mildew- and moisture-resistant, 100% recycled PURPLE paper on the face.

What is blue plasterboard?

DESCRIPTION. Gypsum plasterboard with a high density core for enhanced sound insulation performance. Gypsum plasterboard with a higher density core, designed for use in British Gypsum wall lining and partition systems where greater levels of sound insulation are required. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: Pale blue face paper.