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SoundDown In-floor Firestop Batten
Description

SoundDown's In-floor Firestop Batten is a pre-fabricated in-floor fire stopping batten for maintaining the continuity of a firecell at fire door thresholds within raised acoustic floor build-ups. Installed directly on the CLT substrate beneath the doorset and between fire-rated walls, it allows the finished floor to continue seamlessly on both sides of the door. 

Components include a 20mm Maglok board top, 16mm GIB Fyreline sides, acoustic rubber feet and a 90 x 45mm LVL carrier. Units are supplied at approximately 1200mm length.

Key Features
  • Maintains continuity of the firecell beneath fire-rated doorsets where thresholds occur within raised floor systems.
  • Assessed via independent engineering judgement as capable of 90 minutes integrity and insulation; the overall FRR is governed by the lowest of the wall, doorset or in-floor fire stop.
  • Pre-built element simplifies on-site coordination with SoundDown acoustic battens and finishes.
  • Construction: 20mm Maglok top, 16mm Fyreline sides on acoustic feet over 90 x 45mm LVL. Approx. 1200mm long.
Scope of Use
  • Interior applications at fire door thresholds within SoundDown raised acoustic floor systems.
  • Positioned directly on the CLT floor, between fire-rated walls and beneath the fire door leaf.
  • Trim on site to length; maintain maximum 5mm gap to the fire wall and seal as specified.
  • Seal interfaces: between floor and 16mm Fyreline both sides; between the fire wall and the fire stop on both sides, top and ends; typical sealant bead 5 × 10mm.
  • Interfaces cleanly with adjacent SoundDown batten and topping; any residual gap to be back-filled with PEF rod and acoustic sealant.
  • Door-to-floor clearances must comply with the informative guidance of NZS 4520 Appendix C for fire-resistant doorsets.
Limitations on Use
  • Overall fire resistance is limited by the lowest FRR of the wall, doorset or in-floor fire stop.
  • Detail requirements include a 7mm sealed joint at the Fyreline interface and maximum 5mm gaps where noted in the detail.
  • Variations from the documented construction, dimensions or detailing may invalidate the assessment; install strictly in accordance with manufacturer details.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

When designed and installed in accordance with SoundDown technical documentation and supported by a current engineering judgement or applicable test evidence for the specific project, the system will contribute to compliance with the NZ Building Code performance requirements of Clause C3 (Fire affecting areas beyond the source), by maintaining firecell continuity at door thresholds as part of a compliant wall and doorset assembly.

In-Service History

Introduced and used on Build Anatomy projects since 2024 in conjunction with SoundDown raised acoustic floor systems. 

Other Performance Attributes
  • Rated capability: up to 90 minutes integrity and insulation when used with firewalls and fire-resistant doorsets designed for up to 90 minutes FRR.
Other Independent Assessment
Other Independent Assessment
Documents
Engineering Judgement: Firestop Batten

189815-L-01

Installation Instructions: Firestop
SoundDown Technical Resources
Installation Details
SoundDown In-floor Firestop detail

Rev1 2024

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