Fire-rated ceilings in Devon
We provide fire-rated ceilings throughout Devon, from Exeter to Torquay, for commercial, education and public buildings. A fire-rated ceiling is a tested ceiling system that holds back fire for a stated time, usually 30 or 60 minutes, protecting either the void above or the structure.
Fire-rated ceilings for Devon buildings
Schools, colleges and university buildings in Exeter usually want ceilings done in the holidays, with acoustic tiles chosen to help meet Building Bulletin 93 targets in teaching rooms. Near the water at Torquay, damp air shortens the life of standard tiles and grid in some rooms; humidity-resistant tiles and corrosion-resistant grid last longer.
Typical fire-rated ceilings jobs we price in Devon include classrooms refurbished in the holidays, damp-prone rooms in coastal buildings, clinic and surgery refurbishments. Devon is in the South West, around 161 miles from our Birmingham base on average.
What the job includes
- Hold-down clips and protected openings where the system requires
- Product data and installation records handed over
- Fire resistance classified to BS EN 13501-2
- Reaction-to-fire classes to BS EN 13501-1
Questions people ask
Do you cover all of Devon?
Yes. We take on fire-rated ceilings across Devon, including Exeter, Plymouth and Torquay, and nearby areas such as Cornwall, Somerset and South Wales.
Can school ceiling work in Exeter be done in the holidays?
Yes. We plan holiday programmes and agree access, keys and site rules with the school beforehand.
Who decides if we need a fire-rated ceiling?
Your fire strategy, fire engineer or Building Control. We can quote to their specification and point out where a tested system will meet it.
Can I put normal light fittings in a fire-rated ceiling?
Only if the system allows it, usually with fire hoods or protected fittings. Unprotected openings can void the rating.
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