Specifications For Fire Rated Gi Duct Works
Specifications For Fire Rated Gi Duct Works
Specifications For Fire Rated Gi Duct Works
The fire rated ductwork specified should be tested to B.S. 476 Part 24 (Duct A & Duct B)
and Australia Standard A.S. 1530.4 (Duct A & Duct B) as mentioned in UBBL 1984 and A.S.
1668.1998 for 120 minutes (2-Hours) stability, integrity and insulation respectively.
The duct manufactured shall be single skin in construction having total thickness not more
than 2mm thick including intumescent coating as tested. The construction of ductwork shall
be rectangular, flat oval or round in shape to reduce the limited height and weight of the
duct. All duct work construction should be constructed in accordance to SMACNA Duct
Construction Standard from Galvanized sheet meet coated with a layer of intumescent
coating of not less than 600 microns similar to WinDuct® or equivalent.
The specified material, WinDuct® or equivalent should have the following technical data.
(Stability/Integrity/Insulation)
NoItem Description
2 Test Standard A.S. 1530.4 (Australian Standard) and B.S. 476 Part 24
(British Standard)
Installation / Workmanship
All coating shall be verified and checked by the system manufacture representative with
“Elcometer – Digital Gauge” to ensure the thickness as recommended are met or within the
recommended thickness as specified in their test reports. Any damage or insufficient
thickness are then re-apply to the surface to achieve the require thickness. All repairing shall
be done on dry surface (at least 12 hours duration).
Adequate storage are to be provided for the coating to maintain free of damage and in
conditions suitable as required and deliver to site until components can be immediately
unloaded into adequate storage or site with proper protection.