Fire & Sound System

The Fire & Sound System is a partition system which provides a vast amount of advantages including Fire and Sound ratings whilst also providing more contruction options to meet architect specification. Main areas of use include Board Rooms, Executive Office Suites, Reception Areas, Conference Suites and General Offices.

Construction Options

Solid Modules – standard construction uses 12.5mm plasterboard panels with a wide choice of finishes together with numerous joint and trim options. Glazed Modules – includes offset single, centre single, double glazing and the option of Venetian blinds. Door Modules – standard frames are supplied to suit 1981 x 838 x 44mm doors. Frames will also accept most types of doors.

Max Construction Heights

Solid Modules – standard construction – up to 4200mm. Heights in excess of this are achievable. Glazed Modules – maximum recommended height using sections – 3600mm.

Glazing

Glazing is achieved by the use of aluminium sections that are fixed to the steel sub-frame and are available with a choice of plastic glazing beads. There are a variety of options such as 75mm Centre Single Glazing, 75mm Single Offset Glazing, 75mm Double Glazing, 100mm Centre Single and 100mm Double Glazing.

With the use of standard components, glass with a thickness of between 6/7mm may be specified. However, other thicknesses of glass can be accommodated within the system. Fire rating for centre and double glazing is achieved with the use of a number of additional steal beads and liners. However, only approved glass types may be used. Single offset glazing is available as non-fire rated only.

Aluminium glazing profiles have screw-ports that allow frames to be assembled prior to installation. Where accurate sitedimensions are available, frames can be supplied pre-cut in pack form complete with glazing beads.

All glass fitted within the system complies with BS 6262 and Approved Document N of the Building Regulations 1992. Part N1 covers glazed areas of critical locations with regard to safety. This includes all full height partitions, half glazed partitions adjacent to doors and vision panels in doors. Part N2 covers manifestation of Glazing in critical locations where people may collide with it.

Venetian Blinds

77mm and 102mm Fire & Sound have a minimum internal void of 29mm and will accept both 15mm and 25mm blinds in double glazed and single offset glazed applications.

Solid Panels

The Fire & Sound System is based around the use of standard 12.5mm plasterboard. However it can accommodate a wide range of panels and boards that provide varying degrees of decorative choice, fire resistance, sound attenuation, impact and moisture resistance. Laminated boards and other faced substrates can be fitted within the system and pre-decorated boards are available for fast track installation contracts.

Joint/Trim Options

This system is available with a range of trim and joint options that allow for different methods of construction. The choice of trim/finish will depend on the chosen method and the level of performance required.

Door Modules

Standard doorframes are supplied as universal frame packs (i.e left or right handed), with a choice of frame profile and come pre-mitred complete with pre-cut steel transom, factory fitted hinges, lock box and door seal. The door seal has been tested as a smoke seal and complies with the requirements of BS 476 part 31.1.

Fire rated frames do not require a steel liner, but the inclusion of an intumescent strip within the frame and the use of a suitably rated door closer are necessary to achieve stated performance levels.When ordering door frames to suit full height doors and doors with over panels, please specify the handing of the doors. 60 minute fire rated door assemblies are supplied with hardwood frames.

Doors

Doors are available with veneered or laminate facings with a choice of hardwood or laminate lippings. Both cellular and solid core doors can be supplied in standard sizes in Sapele, Cherry,Oak, Ash, Koto, Maple and Beech as standard. Non-standard sizes are available to order.

A full range of Fire Glass Direct joinery options is available including vision panels, re-lipping etc. For details of the range of ironmongery available to complement the Fire & Sound range please contact our sales team.

Fire Performance

The Fire & Sound System has been extensively tested and assessed over a number of years and when installed in accordance with company instructions, can provide up to 60 minute fire resistance to BS 476 part 22, 1987. Test evidence and assessment allow us to offer up to 60 minute fire rating on:

SOLID PANELS - Continuous runs of 12.5mm plasterboard (square edge, tapered edge, feature joint)

GLAZING - Single and double glazed modules using a suitable rated safety glass.

Doors - Single, double and hospital leaf door sets, full height doors, doors and over panels.

Acoustic Performance

The Fire & Sound System has been thoroughly tested in accordance with BS 2750 part 3, 1980: ISO 140/11 – 1978 and will achieve the following:

SOLID PANELS – Up to 52Db, using suitable board material.

Glazing – Up to 43dB, in double glazed applications