how long is the fire endurance of plasterboard?
fireproof endurance can reach a maximum of 4hours, suitable for a variety of public buildings firewall, and partitions for public exit passageway, reaching standard level of fireproof. the lightweight partition made of gypsum board and steel stud is mainly for dividing architecture space. Rock wool can be filled in the mddle according to its design requirements, using different series of gypsum board, steel stud. the walls may have fire resistance and sound insulation property of various degrees.
Gypsum board is flame retardant materials, combustion performance rating B1, but when mounted on a steel joist, it can be seen as rating A(non-combustible material) . So it is fine to use as a ceiling. You can randomly choose several samples to run some tests at the quality inspection insititute and the quality of these samples are subject to the testing results.
Plasterboard is non-flammable B1 level products. There are introductions in Fireproof Specification of National Standard Building Interior Decoration Design. Plaster board mounted on steel stud can be used as A level decoration materials. In accordance with the national fire safety rules on fire durance of walls and ceilings and other components, we can not simply say whether a piece of gypsum board can meet the requirements. In GB "gypsum board" it clearly states: Fireproof plasterboard can endure fire longer than 20minutes. Wherein Dragon brand fire-resistant gypsum board can endure fire longer than 40 mintues. Gypsum board is comprised of dry wall, steel stud and various auxiliary materials. the fireproof performance of the gypsum board system is relevant to the type, quality , layers of the gypsum board, quality of keel and installations, whether the rock wool is filled and its unit weight, the treatment of seaming and some minor joints.
