FIREX BOARD - Manitoba Green Building Products Directory

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H OARDING
The FIREX Hoarding System is tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 22: 1987. The FIREX Hoarding
System is the thinnest available in the market to achieve 4 hours integrity in accordance with the BS 476:
Part 22: 1987. The advantages of the FIREX Hoarding System are:
• 4 hours fire rating
• Space saving
• Lightweight
• Water-resistant
FIREX
Steel Stud Hoarding
Meets INTEGRITY CRITERION of BS 476: Part 22: 1987
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Ceiling
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• Weather-resistant
• High impact resistant
• Fungi-resistant
• Termite-repellent
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Technical Data:
• Safe to use
• Easy to install
• Cost-effective
1 hour fire rating, integrity in accordance with BS 476: Part 22;
fire side only.
Nominal thickness of hoarding: 62 mm
1) FIREX BOARD 1 x 6 mm thick
2) Gypsum board 1 x 12 mm thick
3) FIREX BOARD fillet 50 mm wide 6 mm thick
4) Top and bottom steel U channels 50 x 32 x 0.6 mm
5) Wall steel U channel 50 x 50 x 0.6 mm
6) Horizontal steel U channel (1220 mm c/c) 50 x 50 x 0.6 mm
7) Vertical steel U channel (610 mm c/c) 50 x 50 x 0.6 mm
8) M6 anchor bolt at approx. 500 mm centres.
9) M4 self-tapping screws at approx. 200 mm centres.
Note: The FIREX hoarding system described above is approved up
to 7 m in height with slight construction amendments. Please
consult New City Resources' technical department for details.
▲ The Hong Kong MTR uses FIREX BOARD as fireproof hoarding in their
stations. Note that FIREX BOARD allows for heavyweight anchorage.
Advertising light boxes can be hung on FIREX BOARD panels with no
problems.