Rated Roof Assemblies

Astm e108 defines fire test methods for roof coverings.

Rated roof assemblies. Assembly rated class a roof coverings are those that meet class a standards when combined with other elements. Have a question about assemblies. Over non combustible roof decks such as steel poured gypsum or concrete only the spread of flame on the top surface of the roof system is evaluated. E108 defines the following conditions.

The ratings relate to fire tests designed to determine how quickly fire can raise the temperature to unacceptable levels. For example shake roofing with a fire retardant treatment rates class b on its own but achieves a class a rating when combined with specified underlying materials such as type 72 roll roofing material. The maximum flame spread is 6 feet for a class a rated roof 8 feet for class b and 13 feet for class c. 5 8 15 9 mm toughrock fireguard c gypsum board or 5 8 densarmor plus fireguard c gypsum panels applied perpendicular to resilient channels 24 o c.

As applied to elements of buildings the fire resistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance rated walls ceiling and floor assemblies. Gypsum panel end joints located midway between continuous channels and attached to additional pieces of channels 54 1372 mm long with screws 12 305 mm. The reduction can also apply when code allows for a corridor wall to be a 30 minute assembly. The firestone standards guidelines and specifications regarding roofing system components and attachment for the warranty desired must be followed.

610 mm with 1 25 4 mm type s drywall screws 12 305 mm o c. As applied to elements of buildings the fire resistance rating classifies the ability of an assembly to confine and isolate fire within a zone comprised of fire resistance rated walls ceiling and floor assemblies. Refer to our roof ceiling assembly documents which includes ul fire rated roof assemblies for easy guidance through the assembly of a roof or ceiling on your next project. Helpful documents and resources for usg s roof assemblies can be found on this page.

Fire partitions must extend from the top of the floor below to the underside of the floor or roof sheathing or to the underside of the fire resistance rated floor ceiling or roof ceiling assembly above. Our range of drawings can help pros plan projects more effectively by utilizing designs for a fire rated ceiling assembly. Here you can find drawings for our ul fire rated floor assemblies and ul fire rated ceiling assemblies.