Gib Fire Rated Ceiling Systems

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 ceiling systems.

This update adds a range of new tested gib systems including the inclusion of 10 minute smoke separation walls and timber and steel systems offering frrs of between 30 minutes and 180 minutes. Updated to offer improved design flexibility and further simplification of the bracing design and build process. Gib fire rated systems comprehensive guides on how to achieve fire ratings for walls floor ceilings and structural steel fire protection. Images sourced from page 102 of the new gib fire rated systems manual.

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. The gib fire rated systems literature is already a core resource for the design and detailing of fire rated systems within new zealand. Fire rated ceiling systems 71 74 universal ceiling systems 71 74 fire rated risers shafts and ducts 76 85 gib fyreduct 900 76 77 gib fyreduct 600 78 79 gib ventshaft 80 81 gib shaftwall 82 83 gib panel shaft 84 chase walls 85 fire rated systems 86 87 fire rated protection of columns and beams timber strapping 86.