Images sourced from page 102 of the new gib fire rated systems manual.
Gib fire rated ceiling systems.
Gib fire rated systems comprehensive guides on how to achieve fire ratings for walls floor ceilings and structural steel fire protection.
Gib fire rated systems.
Comprehensive guides on how to achieve fire ratings for walls floor ceilings and structural steel fire protection.
The gib fire rated systems literature is already a core resource for the design and detailing of fire rated systems within new zealand.
Where multiple services penetrate a fire rated wall above ceiling level it is best practice to install a continuous strip of gib plasterboard at that location over the wall lining as illustrated below providing local strengthening.
Gib fire rated systems summary table fire rated floor ceiling systems specification reference load bearing capability frr stc iic lining requirements to underside of support frame weight of system kg m2 page gbfc 15 lb 15 15 15 38 31 timber joists with 1 layer 13mm gib standard 40 36.
Updated to offer improved design flexibility and further simplification of the bracing design and build process.