Fire Wall Attic Access

7 fire rated attic access doors are more effective than ordinary attic access doors.

Fire wall attic access.

Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. The pull down attic access hatch cover is made of flammable material. In garages that have access to the attic a hatch cover made from an approved fire rated material should protect this access at all times. They also help in preventing common household problems such as moisture noise dust and other air pollutants from arising or becoming worse.

This does not meet the minimum approved fire rating necessary to maintain the integrity of the firewall separation between the garage and an open attic space. Access doors and panels offers you ceiling and attic access panels fire rated upward opening fire rated downward opening with or without drywall flange. Most access panels are designed for privacy and easy access to areas behind walls or ceilings while a fire rated access panel is specifically manufactured with compliance to fire safety standards. Missing or opened covers should be called out as should covers made from flammable materials such as thin plywood.

It is for this reason that for safety and durability fire rated access door ceiling application requires an insulated product. If you are uncertain if there is a breach in a fire separation have the garage further evaluated by a qualified contractor. What you want to imagine is a complete sheetrock wall separating the house from the garage any holes in this wall could compromise the fire protection. Designed as an extra layer of protection between the house and the garage an intact firewall resists the intrusion of fire into the home.

Mifab babcock davis elmdor karp and cendrex. When making a product choice always refer to standards. Recommend a qualified contractor replace or upgrade the access stairs as necessary. You can choose from our doors from a variety of brands.