At Wedge India we offer low price 120 to 240 minutes 2 to 4 hours Fire Rated Partitions made of various options Calcium Silicate, Vermiculite, MgO Boards and High Density Mineral Wool.
Fire Rated Partitions are specialized wall systems designed to resist the passage of fire, heat, and smoke for a specified period of time—typically 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. They are crucial in industrial, commercial, and residential buildings to contain fire within a specific area, allowing safe evacuation and minimizing property damage.
Key Features of Fire Rated Partitions:
Fire Resistance Rating: Certified to resist fire for a specified duration (e.g., 1 hour, 2 hours).
Standards & Certifications: Tested and certified as per UL, ASTM E119, BS 476, or IS 3614.
Common Applications:
- Fire escape staircases
- Data centers/server rooms
- Electrical panel rooms
- Between industrial production zones and office areas
- Airport terminals, hospitals, and schools
Types of Fire Rated Partition Systems:
| Type | Fire Rating | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Single Layer Gypsum Board | 30–60 min | Light-duty partitions |
| Double Layer Gypsum Board | 60–120 min | Commercial spaces |
| Glass Fire Rated Partition | 30–120 min | Aesthetics + protection |
| Metal Stud + Fire Rated Boards | 60–120 min | Industrial zones |
| Masonry/AAC Block Wall | 120+ min | High-risk industrial zones |
Advantages:
- Provides life safety and regulatory compliance
- Helps compartmentalize fire and limit spread
- Can be integrated with normal wall finishes and designs
- Soundproof and thermally insulating options available
Typical Technical Specifications of Fire Resistant Partitions
Providing and fixing of 2hr fire rated partition, using Single layer each side 9mm Wedge FP1000 Mineral Boards as manufactured by Wedge Group with the horizontal and vertical joints between boards staggered by a minimum of 600mm. Board size 1220mm x 2440 mm. G.I. Frame of ceiling and floor perimeter steel channel 50mm deep x 0.5mm thick will be screw fixed to the wall/floor/ceiling with M6 steel anchor bolt at nominal 600 mm centers, then the steel stud 50mm x 0.5 mm thick will sit on the channel sections at 610 mm spacing. 100 mm wide and 9mm thick Wedge FP1000 cover strips will be fixed to the steel stud on each side to complete framing.
Wedge FP1000, 9mm thick boards will be screw fixed to the frame with M4 self tapping screws at 200mm C/C. The butt joints should have screws in alternate positions. Mineral wool of density 96 Kg/m3 x 50mm thick will be tightly filled between the gaps of the boards. the joints will be finish with Fibre tape with sheet rock A.P Jointing compound to have seamless finish. And openings should provide where ever cable trays runs etc.complete. Finish should water proof paint of approved shade colour. (The complete system along with the frame work should be accordance with the criteria of BS 476: part 22 and AS 1530; part 4 and impact resistance in accordance with the criteria of BS 5234). The partition system shall have a Weighted Sound reduction Index of at least Rw 40 dB.
