Fire Rated Carpet Australia
And the requirements by the building code australia.
Fire rated carpet australia. In commercial carpet and contract carpet situations a fire resistant carpet may be needed for insurance purposes. Fire safety regulations for floor coverings fire safety requirements for floor coverings are contained in clause c1 10 of part 1 of the building code of australia bca and reproduced in the carpet institute s publication titled. 24 hrs pick up or. Each carpet is rated according to its suitability for use in varying traffic levels in residential homes from light medium heavy to extra heavy duty.
Carpets are rated out of 6 stars. Required by the building code australia in this video we explain when is a fire rated carpet necessary. Treatment of carpet can occur at the manufacturer upon installation or the treatment can be applied to the carpet by a homeowner after. There are a few requirements by the bca they are class 2 and class 3 buildings these are 3 storey walk ups high rise developments the residential parts of hotels and motels backpackers.
And the requirements by the building code australia. In this video joshua explains when is a fire rated carpet necessary. Carpets are rated out of 6 stars. We also sell other carpet tiles on at clearance prices.
Choosing a fire resistant carpet can help prevent you becoming a statistic. Qld nsw act vic. This isn t usually a problem as commercial carpets are generally tougher than residential as they need to cope with much heavier traffic. Our fire resistant flooring board range is made of superior materials that are 100 fire safe and withstand the demands of the harsh australian climate.
A fire resistance rating typically means the duration for which a passive fire protection system can withstand a standard fire resistance test. Fire retardant carpet is carpet that has been treated with a fire retardant chemical. And the requirements by the building code australia.