putting switches in fire walls

ajrobb · 18 Feb 2010

I am going to put up a plasterboard stud partition with 2 layers of 12.5mm plasterboard on each side of the studs. How can I install a light switch or socket in the wall and keep the 60 minutes fire resistance?

Lectrician · 18 Feb 2010

Intumumescent gasket/sock.

Examples: http://www.astroflame.co.uk and http://www.fpc-uk-eu.com/12.html

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putting switches in fire walls

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