Wall and Ceiling Grid Technical Manual

Ecoplus Systems Ltd, PO Box 105577, Auckland 1143.

Phone +64 800 432 675

www.ecoplus-systems.com
Introduction

Ecoplus steel framing for ceilings and non-load bearing walls complies with the New
Zealand Building Code, as verified by appropriate appraisals and tests in the
appendices to this document.

In addition, Ecoplus steel framing used in conjunction with Gib Fire Rated Systems will
deliver fire-rated ceilings and walls that satisfy fire rating performance standards.

Tests and Appraisals

Ecoplus wall and ceiling grid systems have been submitted to building product testing
and verification organisations BRANZ and BEAL, to assess and confirm compliance
with the New Zealand Building Code, in accordance with relevant Australian and New
Zealand standards.

In addition, Ecoplus operates in accordance with its Ecoplus Plasterboard Grid System
Building Product Quality Plan, which requires the plan to be revalidated by BEAL on an
annual basis.

The full tests and appraisals are attached as appendices.

1.) BEAL Appraisal Certificate No IN1006 [2019] (Appendix 1)

This certificate concludes:

“In the opinion of BEAL, the Ecoplus Plasterboard Grid System is fit for purpose and
will comply with the NZBC to the extent specified provided that it is used, designed,
installed and maintained as set out in this Appraisal Certificate. The Appraisal
Certificate is issued only to Ecoplus Systems Ltd, and is valid until further notification,
subject to the conditions of this appraisal.”

In addition:
  The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System can be used in GIB® fire rated
floor/ceiling systems with the following conditions:

 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System is in-stalled by trained and approved

ceiling installers in accordance with the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System
technical literature, and;

 The plasterboard is installed as per the GIB® Fire Rated Systems Specification
and Installation Manual – CBI 5113, October 2018.

BEAL carried out this appraisal with reference to:

 AS1791:1986 Chromate conversion coatings

 AS2946:1991 Suspended Ceilings, recessed luminaries and air diffusers—

Interface requirements for physical compatibility

 AS 4600:1996 Cold form steel structure code

 AS 468-:2006 Hot dipped galvanised (zinc) coatings on fabricated ferrous

materials.

 AS/NZS 1170:2002 Structural design actions

 AS/NZS 1397:2001 Steel sheet and strip– Hot dip zinc coated or
aluminium/zinc– coated

 AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Simultaneous determination of ignitability, flame

propagation, heat release and smoke release

 AS/NZS 2589.1&2:1997 Gypsum linings– Application and finishing

 AS/NZS 2785:2000 Suspended Ceilings

 AS/NZS 3101:2006 Concrete structures standard

 AS/NZS 4534:2006 Zinc and zinc/aluminium alloy coatings in steel wire

 NZS 3602:2003 Timber and wood-based products for use in building.

 NZS 3603:1993 Timber structures standard

 NZS 3604:1999 Timber framed Buildings

 New Zealand Building Code Handbook and Approved Documents, Building

industry Authority, 1992.

 The Building Regulations 1992, up to, and including October 2004 Amendment.
  BRANZ Fire Technical Opinion, FC11076-001, 13 March 2019

2.) BEAL TRI191214 [2017] (Appendix 2)

This document describes BEAL’s product strength test, establishing that the Ecoplus
ceiling system is fit for purpose.

BEAL carried out in-situ loading tests of the Ecoplus 2-way suspended ceiling grid
system.

Starting at a weight of 6.8kg/m2 the grid system was loaded with additional ceiling tiles
up to a total weight of 27.2kg/m2 No deflection (measured by laser) was noted.

In the second test, a single layer of three sheets of 10mm Gib Fyreline was installed,
weighing 7kg/m2. Two additional layers of Fyreline were installed resulting in a weight
of 21kg/m2. Deflection was measured and again, no deflection was noted.

3.) BRANZ Fire Technical Opinion FC11076-001 (Appendix 3)

This opinion relates to the fire rating performance of Gib plasterboard when mounted
on the Ecoplus Plasterboard Grid System.

Floor/ceiling systems

The report concluded the Ecoplus suspended ceiling steel framing system would not
be detrimental to the fire resistance of the following Winstone Wallboards Ltd
suspended ceiling systems, when tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014.

GBSC 30

GBUC 30

GBSC 60a

GBUC 60

Non-loadbearing walls

BRANZ also considered that the following GIB® fire rated non-load bearing steel
framed plasterboard wall systems with Ecoplus framing would achieve the stated fire
resistance if tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014.

GBS30
GBSA30b

GBS60

GBSA90c

4.) BRANZ Technical Opinion Summary FC11076-001 (Appendix 4)

Further to the Fire Technical Opinion above, Branz published Technical Opinion
Summary FC11076-001, which provided a table of assessed results for the fire rating
performance of different Gib system floor/ceiling (exposure from underside), and non-
loadbearing walls (exposure from either side) when installed on Ecoplus grids
designed to meet ambient structural criteria.

The assessed fire ratings were unchanged from those achieved with comparable steel
grid framing systems.

5.) Fire and smoke protection and floor and ceiling junctions
Managing the fire and smoke separation performance of the different Gib wall and
ceiling systems is resolved by installation in accordance with the junction details for fire
and smoke separations as detailed in the Gib publication ‘Gib Fire Rated Systems’.

Engineered Installation Methodology

KCL Engineering Services

To ensure the highest levels of performance for non-load bearing framing, Ecoplus has
contracted KCL Engineering Services and one of New Zealand’s most respected
engineering consultants in the field of seismic performance, Alistair Knowles, to
provide the installation best practice outlined in this guide.

See Accurate Ceilings/Ecoplus Typical Details (Appendix 5)

Overview

Quality The Ecoplus system has been appraised and tested by BEAL (Building
Element Assessment Laboratory Limited) and BRANZ in accordance
with relevant Australian and New Zealand standards to ensure
compliance with the New Zealand Building Code. The Ecoplus system
has been appraised as being compatible with GIB® fire rated
floor/ceiling systems when installed in accordance with the GIB® Fire
Rated Systems Specification and Installation Manual (Reports and
specific findings are attached.)

Assurance The installation tables for non-load bearing applications have been
designed to comply with AS/NZS 4600:1996 for cold-formed steel
structures.

Ecoplus wall and ceiling systems have a minimum life of 15 years in dry,
corrosion-free conditions. They are backed by the Ecoplus guarantee
when installed in accordance with this guide.

Technical The engineering design required to deliver maximum performance of

guidance non-load bearing partitions has been fully described, with options, in this
guide, enabling efficient design, construction and approval.

Appendices

1. BEAL Appraisal Certificate No IN1006 [2019]

2. BEAL TRI191214 [2017]

3. BRANZ Fire Technical Opinion FC11076-001

4. BRANZ Technical Opinion Summary FC11076-001

5. Installation Design – Accurate Ceilings Ecoplus Typical Details

BEAL Appraisal Certificate No. IN1006 [2019] ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System
BEAL Appraisal
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EXPIRY DATE: 1 MAY 2020
ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System

Product
1.1 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System is a suspended flush ceiling grid system designed to be used as a
suspended ceiling system for internal use in both commercial and residential type buildings.
1.2 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System is also a Masonry wall batten system designed to be used over
masonry walls for internal use in both commercial and residential type buildings.
1.3 The system consists of cold rolled sections (top cross rail, furring channel, perimeter channel, furring channel clip,
strapping clip) manufactured from light gauge galvanized steel. The suspended flush ceiling grid is suspended at no less
than 150mm from the floor or roof above by hangers and finished with Plasterboard to form a soffit. The masonry wall
batten system is used for battening out irregular walls, enabling the installation of Plasterboard.

Building Regulations
2.1 In the opinion of BEAL, the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System, if designed, installed and maintained in
accordance with the statements and conditions of this Appraisal Certificate, will meet the following provisions of the
NZBC.
2.2 Clause B1 STRUCTURE
Performance B1.3.1,B1.3.2 and B1.3.4. The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System meets the requirements for loads aris-
ing from self weight, earthquake , wind, impact and creep [ i.e. B1.3.3 (a), (f), (h), (j) and (q)]. See
paragraphs 9.1-9.9
2.3 Clause B2 DURABILTY
Performance B2.3.1 (b), 15 years, B2.3.1 (c), 5 years, and B2.3.2. The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System meets this
requirement. See paragraphs 10.1-10.4
2.4 Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS
Performance F2.3.1. The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Ceiling System meets this requirement and will not
present a health hazard to people.

Applicant: ECOPLUS SYSTEMS Ltd Appraiser: BEAL

P.O.B ox 105577 2A Plimmerton Drive
Auckland Plimmerton
E-mail [email protected] Porirua
Web www.ecoplus-systems.com New Zealand
Tel: +64 233 6661
www.beal.co.nz

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  ECOPLUS Perimeter Channel – 30mm x 28mm
2.5 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System has
x 20mm cold rolled section manufactured from

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been appraised as an Alternative Solution in terms of
hot dipped, zinc-coated galvanised steel AS/NZS
the New Zealand Building Code Compliance.
1397.
 ECOPLUS Furring Channel Clip – cold rolled
Scope and Limitations clip manufactured from hot dipped, zinc-coated
galvanised steel.
3.1 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System has  ECOPLUS Strapping Clip – cold rolled clip
been appraised for use as a suspended ceiling system for manufactured from hot dipped, zinc-coated
internal use in both commercial and residential type galvanised steel AS/NZS 1397 (Masonry wall
buildings within the following scope; batten system only)
 Concrete structure/floors designed and Accessories
constructed to comply with the NZBC (e.g NZS
 Suspension Tie Wire (hanger) - 2.5mm galvanised
3101)
wire complying with AS4534 (coating min. 125g/
 Constructed with timber framing complying with m²) supplied in standard lengths with elongation
the NZBC; and,
on 250mm not less than 15%.
 Constructed with steel framing complying with the
 Fasteners for Perimeter Wall Angle—8g x 32mm
NZBC;
GIB® Grabber® Wafer head needle tip screw or
3.2 Shall be designed and installed in accordance with ECOPLUS approved alternative for use with both
AS/NZS 2785:2000 timber and steel framing.
3.3 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid system has also  14g x 100mm hot dipped galvanized AS 4680 self
been appraised for use as a masonry wall batten system drilling timber screw eyes for use with timber
for internal use in both commercial and residential type structures. (Suspended ceiling system only)
buildings within the following scope;  Ramset™ 31mm x 8mm M6 Zinc plated to AS1791
 Concrete masonry structures designed and Dynabolt™ Tie wire bolt (or ECOPLUS approved
constructed to comply with the NZBC (e.g. NZS equivalent) for use with concrete structures.
4230). (suspended ceiling system only)
3.4 Installation of components and accessories  Fasteners for 9.5mm Plasterboard - #6mm x
supplied by ECOPLUS Systems Ltd and contractors, 25mm GIB® Grabber Scavenger Head needle
must be carried out by competent ceiling and/or wall point fine or ECOPLUS approved alternative, or
installers experienced in the installation of suspended coarse thread drywalls screws.
ceiling systems and/or wall batten systems.  Fasteners for 12.5mm Plasterboard - #6 x 32
3.5 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid suspended GIB® Grabber Scavenger Head needle point fine
ceilings system is a non-trafficable ceiling. or coarse thread drywall screws, or ECOPLUS
approved alternative.
 Plasterboard Lining - Plasterboard is a
Technical Literature paper bound gypsum-plaster core sheet lining
4.1 Refer to the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System material supplied in varying thicknesses and sheet
current technical literature Ver 1.0 dated Dec 2010. The sizes. Please refer to plasterboard manufacturer’s
Technical Literature must be read in conjunction with this Technical Literature for further details and
Appraisal Certificate. All aspects of design, use, installation.
installation and maintenance contained within the
Technical Literature and scope of this Appraisal must be Handling and Storage
followed. 6.1 Handling and storage of all the materials supplied
4.2 For a copy of this Technical Literature and any by ECOPLUS Systems Ltd, both on and off site are the
subsequent updates please refer to: responsibility of the ceiling/wall installer/contractor
www.ecoplus-systems.com (competent and experienced in the installation of
suspended ceiling systems and /or wall batten systems).
6.2 ECOPLUS System components must be protected
Technical Specification from scratches or physical damage of any kind by/to other
5.1 System components and accessories used in the trades.
ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid system supplied or 6.3 Handling of the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid
specified by ECOPLUS Systems Ltd are as follows: System’s Components requires care and should be
handled in a manner that will prevent distortion or
Grid Components physical damage.
 ECOPLUS Top Cross Rail (TCR) – 21mm x 25mm 6.4 All Accessories must be kept dry and protected
(.75mm thick) cold rolled section manufactured from scratches or physical damage.
from hot dipped, zinc coated galvanised steel AS/ 6.5 Plasterboards should be treated as a finishing
NZS 1397. material and protected from damage. Sheets must be
 ECOPLUS Furring Channel - 38mm x 28mm stacked flat and kept dry at all times. Sheets must be
(0.5mm thick) cold rolled section manufactured carried on edge and not dragged. For further information
from hot dipped, zinc coated galvanised steel AS/ please refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
NZS 1397.
 ECOPLUS Furring Channel- 38mm x 16mm
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(0.5mm thick) cold rolled section manufactured
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NZS 1397.
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9.1 Supporting structure of the building for the support
General of the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System must
Suspended Flush Ceiling Grid System comprise of the following:
7.1 ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Suspended Ceiling Timber Framing
System is for use in the interior of both commercial (e.g. 9.2 Timber framing shall be treated as required by
offices) and residential type buildings where a suspended NZS 3602.
ceiling finish (flush finish) is required. 9.3 Timber framing must comply with NZS 3604 for
7.2 ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Suspended Ceiling both buildings or parts of buildings within the scope
System is a suspended flush ceiling system finished with limitations of NZS 3604. Where buildings or parts of
Plasterboard. The ceiling shall be suspended with a buildings are outside the scope of NZS3604 then they
cavity no less than 150mm from the supporting structure. must be to specific design in accordance with NZS 3603
7.3 Ceiling layout and design should be planned prior and AS/NZS 1170. Where specific design is required, the
to installation to determine grid configuration, direction, framing must be of at least the equivalent stiffness to the
material quantities etc in accordance with AS/NZS 2785 framing provisions of NZS 3604.
and the Technical Literature. 9.4 Timber framing must have a maximum moisture
7.4 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Suspended content of 16% at the time of ceiling installation.
Ceiling System is designed for plasterboard with a mass Steel Framing
no greater than 25kg/m² . Refer to table 2.0 9.5 Steel framing must be to a specific design
7.5 For buildings that are permeable (i.e. doors, meeting the requirements of the NZBC.
windows), consideration should be given to wind Concrete Structure
pressures which may occur. Where this is the case the
9.6 Concrete structure/floors designed and
appropriate design loading must be determined by the
constructed in accordance to comply with the NZBC
designer in accordance with AS/NZS2785 clauses 3.3.5
(NZS 3101)
(b) or (c). This is the responsibility of the designer and is
outside the scope of this Appraisal certificate. 9.7 Concrete masonry structures shall be designed
and constructed in accordance with NZBC (NZS 4230).
7.6 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Suspended
Ceiling System must be designed to comply with seismic Impact Resistance:
performance AS/NZS 1170.5. 9.8 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System finished
7.7 The deflection of the Plasterboard Grid with Plasterboard provides adequate resistance to soft
Suspended Ceiling System shall be controlled by a limit body impact, based upon experience of use in domestic
for the calculated deflection of the element chosen and commercial applications.
appropriate to the structure and its intended use. The Control Joints
value chosen shall not be less than the table (1.0) below 9.9 Where control joints are required, the joints must
as per AS/NZS 2785 Clause 3.4.4. be specifically designed to maintain the integrity of the
Table 1.0 Deflection Limits desired finish. Refer to plasterboard manufacturer’s
Technical Literature for further information.
Level of finish required
Ceiling Type 1 2 3 4 5
Durability– Clause B2
Flush or L/300 L/300 L/360 L/450 L/600
sheeted
10.1 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System when
ceiling used in accordance with this Appraisal Certificate and
subjected to normal conditions of environment and use
Note:
1. Above table is only a partial representation of AS/NZS 2785 will meet the performance requirements of NZBC B2.3.1
table 3.4.4 showing relevant information only. (b), with a serviceable life of at least 15years.
2. Level 1 applies to flush or sheeted ceilings only 10.2 This is dependent on the system remaining dry in
3. Level 2 Min standard of finish—to be used in non critical areas
such as store rooms, high ceiling areas such as warehouses service, and being maintained in accordance with this
and department store and the like. Appraisal Certificate.
4. Level 3 Normal Standard of finish . Areas such as offices, Maintenance
shops and the like.
5. Levels 4 and 5 apply to flush or sheeted ceilings only 10.3 Lining systems must be protected from internal
6. ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System may be specified to and external moisture in accordance with NZBC E2 and
these levels of finish or to the requirements of AS/NZS 2589.1 E3. Regular maintenance is essential to ensure the
Masonry Wall Batten System performance requirements of the NZBC are met and to
8.1 ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Masonry Wall ensure the maximum serviceability of the ECOPLUS
Batten System is a wall batten system for use in the Plasterboard Grid System.
interior of both commercial and residential type buildings 10.4 Refer to the plasterboard manufacturer’s
over concrete masonry walls allowing for the installation Technical Literature for any maintenance requirements.
of plasterboard lining.
8.2 Plasterboard lining shall be finished in accordance Spread of Fire - Clause C3
with AS/NZS 2589.1
11.1 Plasterboards are to comply with the require-
ments of Performance Clause C3.4 (a) for use as
internal surface linings.
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used in GIB® fire rated floor/ceiling systems with the fol- 15.6 ECOPLUS Systems Ltd and the ceiling installer/
lowing conditions: contractor (competent and experienced in the installation
 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System is in- of suspended ceiling systems) shall ensure the
stalled by trained and approved ceiling installers installation of the completed ceiling/s comply with the
in accordance with the ECOPLUS Plasterboard following;
Grid System technical literature, and;  The contract specifications
 The plasterboard is installed as per the GIB® Fire  Manufacturer’s installation specification
Rated Systems Specification and Installation  AS/NZS 2785
Manual – CBI 5113, October 2018. Grid System: Suspended Ceiling
11.3 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System in- 16.1 All components must be designed and installed in
stalled with fire rated GIB® systems has been assessed accordance with the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid
by BRANZ to provide the following FRRs: Technical Literature.
GIB® Fire Rated Floor / Ceiling Systems 16.2 The ECOPLUS Perimeter Channel is fixed at
600mm centres max. using 8g x 32mm GIB® Grabber
GIB® Specification Number FRR
wafer head needle tip screws, or ECOPLUS approved
GBSC 30 30/30/30 alternative, to framing. Perimeter Channels are butt-
GBSC 60a jointed at connections.
60/60/60
GBUC 60 16.3 ECOPLUS Top Cross Rails (TCR) are to be
positioned within 200mm of abutting wall. TCR are then
(Table from BRANZ Fire Technical Opinion, FC11076-001, 13 March 2019) centred according to weight as per Table 2.0. Top Cross
Rails are connected to one another by placing a 400mm
Internal Moisture - Clause E3 off cut of TCR on top of the butt-joint (200mm each side)
and fixed in place using ‘self tapping wafer button screws’
12.1 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System must be approx 100mm either side of the butt- joint.
used in dry, non corrosive internal situations, and must
not be used where it is likely to be exposed to water or Table 2.0 ECOPLUS TCR SPACING
where extended exposure above 90% RH is expected. Plasterboard weight ECOPLUS TCR Spacing
≤ 13kg/m² 1200mm max.
Electrical (safety) - Clause G9 ≤ 25kg/m² 900mm max.
13.1 Electrical wiring to be in accordance with the
NZBC.
16.4 The ECOPLUS Furring Channel is secured to the
ECOPLUS TCR at maximum 600mm apart, via the
Installation Information ECOPLUS Furring Channel Clip. A “click-clack” sound
ensures a positive connection. Lengths of ECOPLUS
Installation Skill Level Requirement Furring Channels are joined with one another by
14.1 Installation and finishing of the components and expanding one end of a channel and sliding the other
accessories supplied by ECOPLUS Systems Ltd shall be joining length into the expanded channel, ensuring an
carried out by competent ceiling and/or wall installers overlap of at least 200mm.
experienced in the installation of suspended ceiling 16.5 2.5mm diameter straightened galvanized
systems and/or wall batten systems. suspension tie wire (hanger) is used to support
ECOPLUS Top Cross Rail (TCR) at a maximum of
1200mm centres (creating a max. 1200mm x 1200mm
General grid pattern). The wire is wrapped around the TCR two
System Installation times then twitched off a minimum of 6 times.
15.1 Internal ceiling installation/batten system shall not 16.6 Where the position of the suspension tie wire is
proceed until the building is effectively weathertight and altered due to load requirements this shall be the
the work of wet trades has been completed and dried. responsibility of the designer and is outside the scope of
Suspended ceilings shall only be installed upon the the Appraisal certificate.
completion of construction above the ceiling. Masonry Wall Batten System
15.2 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid Suspended 17.1 ECOPLUS Strapping Clips fixed at maximum
ceiling system shall not be suspended from, and shall be 1200mm spacings and fixed in accordance with the
kept clear of any building services such as ducts, unless Technical Literature. Clips must be fixed at no more than
specifically designed otherwise. 100mm away from the end of Furring Channel lengths.
15.3 Mechanical and electrical ductwork above the 17.2 ECOPLUS Furring Channels are securely fitted
suspension system shall be completed before installation into the ECOPLUS Strapping Clips using a side to side
of the suspended ceiling system. rolling action. ECOPLUS Furring Channels are spaced at
15.4 Partitions shall be fixed to the primary members of 600mm centres max. Furring Channels must be cut to
the suspended ceiling grid. The design of the connection ensure a 25mm gap is achieved at both the top and
shall be the responsibility of the designer and is outside bottom of each length.
the scope of this Appraisal certificate. Lining
15.5 The ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid suspended 18.1 Plasterboard sheets shall be fixed across the
ceiling system must be suspended with a cavity no less ECOPLUS Furring Channel in accordance with the
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Basis of Appraisal
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Literature and plasterboard manufacturer’s Technical
Literature. BEAL use the compliance verification procedure to
18.2 Sheets are fixed at 200mm centres across the demonstrate compliance with the relevant clauses of the
ECOPLUS Furring Channel commencing from the centre NZBC based on a risk analysis procedure.
of the sheet. Sheet fixings must be no closer than 12mm The following is a summary of the technical investigations
to sheet edges. carried out
18.3 Where sheet end butt-joints are made on the
ECOPLUS Furring Channels, the ends shall be fixed at
200mm centres. End joints must be staggered - i.e. occur
Tests
on different Furring Channels. 23.1 The following testing of the ECOPLUS Plasterboard
18.4 The lining shall be finished to either Table 1.0 or Grid System and its respective components has been
AS/NZS 2589.1&2. undertaken by BEAL unless otherwise noted:
 Testing conducted by SGS laboratories included
Fasteners
-Thickness measurements of grid components
19.1 Fixing of the Suspension Tie Wire to the -Tensile strength and elongation of Top Cross
structure above with proprietary fasteners shall be Rail, Furring channel and Strapping Clip.
installed in accordance with the manufacturers recom- -Tensile strength of the 2.5mm galvanised wire
mendations and be suitable for the structure material.
Such fasteners shall have a design ultimate strength the
Other Investigations
greater of 50kg (0.5kN) minimum, or load requirements of 24.1 BEAL opinion on NZBC Clause B1 code
AS/NZS 2785 Clause 3.2.2 (c). compliance was based on testing of the components and
19.2 ECOPLUS Strapping Clips are fixed to masonry in service history.
using appropriate fixings. E.g. ’knock-in anchor’ or plug 24.2 BEAL opinion on NZBC Clause B2 code
and screw (for a masonry wall) by an appropriately compliance was based on testing of the components and
qualified contractor experienced in wall installations. in-service history
Fittings 24.3 Wind loadings, self weight, seismic loadings,
20.1 Where luminaries are installed into the ceiling they shear force, fastener pull through testing and calculations
shall comply with AS 2946. The design and for the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System were
installation of luminaries or similar fittings are the determined by an independent Chartered Engineer in
responsibility of the designer and is outside the scope of respect to the requirements of compliance document B1
this Appraisal Certificate. structure. Structural and durability opinions were
provided.
20.2 Ancillary services such as electrical cables and air
conditioning ducts shall not be suspended from the 24.4 Ease of application has been assessed
ceiling hangers unless specifically designed for that 24.5 The Technical Literature for the ECOPLUS
purpose. Other services such as fire sprinklers and the Plasterboard Grid System has been examined by BEAL
like shall be independently supported from the ECOPLUS and found to be satisfactory.
Plasterboard Grid System.
Cutting Quality
21.1 ECOPLUS grid components are cut using tin 25.1 The manufacture of the ECOPLUS Plasterboard
snips. Grid System components has been assessed by BEAL
and found to be satisfactory.
Health and Safety 25.2 The quality of materials, components and
accessories supplied by ECOPLUS systems Ltd is
22.1 When cutting or drilling the ECOPLUS managed through the use of a Building Product Quality
Plasterboard Grid System grid components appropriate Plan.
personal safety equipment shall be used e.g. gloves and 25.3 The ECOPLUS Systems Ltd Building Product
eye protection. Quality Plan ensures continuous conformance with the
22.2 All aspects of cutting and drilling must comply with quality requirements from purchase to supply of
the latest regulations of the occupational safety and components.
health division of the labour department. 25.4 ECOPLUS Building Product Quality Plan is
22.3 Refer to the Technical Literature from the relevant reviewed at least annually by BEAL.
manufacturer for the safe use and handling of the 25.5 Designers are responsible for the building design
accessories that make up the ECOPLUS Plasterboard and building contractors are responsible for the quality of
Grid System. installation of the perimeter channel, grid system
components and plasterboard in accordance with the
instructions of ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System
Technical Literature Ver 1.0 dated Dec 2010 and this
Appraisal Certificate.
25.6 For a copy of this Technical Literature and any
subsequent updates please refer to:
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maintenance of the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid System approval of any changes to product specification or
in accordance with the instructions of ECOPLUS quality assurance prior to product being marketed
Systems Ltd and this Appraisal Certificate. including any trade literature, web site info or the like.

4. BEAL makes no representation as to:

Sources of Information A) The nature of individual examples of, batches
 AS1791:1986 Chromate conversion coatings of, or individual installations of the product,
 AS2946:1991 Suspended Ceilings, recessed lumi- including methods and workmanship;
naries and air diffusers—Interface B) The presence or absence of any patent or
requirements for physical compatibility similar rights subsisting in the product or any other
 AS 4600:1996 Cold form steel structure code product;
 AS 468-:2006 Hot dipped galvanised (zinc) C) Any guarantee or warranty offered by the
coatings on fabricated ferrous materials. Appraisal Certificate holder
 AS/NZS 1170:2002 Structural design actions
 AS/NZS 1397:2001 Steel sheet and strip– Hot dip 5. BEAL’s verification of the building product or system
zinc coated or aluminum/zinc– coated complying with one or more above-mentioned criteria is
 AS/NZS 1530.3:1999 Simultaneous determination given on the basis that the criteria used were those that
of ignitability, flame propagation, heat release were appropriate to demonstrate compliance with the
and smoke release NZBC at the date of this Appraisal Certificate. In the
 AS/NZS 2589.1&2:1997 Gypsum linings– event that the criteria is withdrawn or amended at a later
Application and finishing date, this Appraisal may no longer remain valid.
 AS/NZS 2785:2000 Suspended Ceilings
 AS/NZS 3101:2006 Concrete structures standard 6. Any reference in this Appraisal Certificate to any other
 AS/NZS 4534:2006 Zinc and zinc/aluminum alloy publication shall be read as a reference to the version of
coatings in steel wire publication specified in this Appraisal Certificate.
 NZS 3602:2003 Timber and wood-based products
for use in building.
 NZS 3603:1993 Timber structures standard
 NZS 3604:1999 Timber framed Buildings
 New Zealand Building Code Handbook and
Approved Documents, Building industry Authority,
1992.
 The Building Regulations 1992, up to, and
including October 2004 Amendment.
 BRANZ Fire Technical Opinion, FC11076-001,
13 March 2019

Concluding Statement
26.1 In the opinion of BEAL, the ECOPLUS Plasterboard
Grid System is fit for purpose and will comply with the
NZBC to the extent specified provided that it is used,
designed, installed and maintained as set out in this
Appraisal Certificate.
The Appraisal Certificate is issued only to ECOPLUS
Systems Ltd, and is valid until further notification, subject
to the conditions of this Appraisal.

Conditions of Appraisal
1. This Appraisal Certificate :
A) Relates only to the ECOPLUS Plasterboard
Grid system as described herein;
B) Must be read, considered and used in full Authorised signatory
together with the Technical Literature
C) Does not address any legislation, regulations,
codes or standards, not specifically named herein;
D) Is copyright of BEAL
C R Prouse—Director
2. The Appraisal Certificate holder continues to meet the
quality requirements of the ECOPLUS Plasterboard Grid
System Building Product Quality Plan and has the plan Version notes:
revalidated by BEAL on an annual basis. V 12, 2019: Fire clause C3 updated to include fire ratings

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Ecoplus Systems LTD

BEAL TR191214
In-situ loading tests of the EcoPlus 2-Way Suspended Ceiling Grid System and the EcoPlus
16mm Plasterboard Grid System

1. Objective

1.1. Beal Testing Services were asked by Ecoplus Systems LTD to witness new loading tests on their 2-Way Suspended
Ceiling Grid System (Fastlock 2-Way Grid System) and their 16mm Plasterboard Grid System. Both systems are
suspended ceiling systems.

2. Methodology

2.1. This was an ad-hoc test. The ceiling systems were installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and
loadings. A laser was setup to enable the measurement of deflection and view any undulations in the ceiling systems.
The no-load readings were used as reference points. It was intended to load the ceiling systems up to 4 times their
current allowed weight rating and the deflection measured again.

3. Criteria

3.1. Test results are to be subject to review by a suitably qualified engineer.

4. Procedure and Results

4.1. Suspended Ceiling 2-Way Grid System Assessment

The laser was set to 38 mm from the surface of the ceiling rails (not the tiles).
The weight per square meter of the installed GIB Tone tiles in this ceiling system was 6.8 kg/m².
A 2 x 3 tile area of the installed ceiling was selected and displacement measurements were taken across the selected
area and adjacent areas to confirm that there were no existing undulations in the ceiling.

The selected 2x3 grid area of the ceiling were then loaded in stages.
Firstly, all 6 grids (sections) in the selected area were loaded with 4 (four) tiles each creating a total weight of 27.2
kg/m².
Deflection measurements were taken at this point – no deflection was noted.
Secondly, 2 of the 6 grids (sections) had all their tiles removed except for the last tile. Again, deflection measurements
were taken and no deflection was noted.
Finally, 2 more gird sections in the selected area had their tiles removed except for one. So only two of the 6 grid
sections had 4 tiles in them while the remaining 4 only held one tile each. Deflection measurements were taken at this
point – no deflection was noted.

Support wire centres: 1200 x 1200 mm grids did not show undue deformation when under the new loads.

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4.2 Plasterboard Grid System Assessment

Support wire centres: 1200 x 1200 mm grid

The laser was altered for each layer – reference points were taken from the first sheet of GIB.
10 mm GIB Fyreline panels were used on this test. The installed weight of this product was 7 kg/m².

First. a single layer of 3 sheets of GIB Fyreline were installed across the ceiling system, deflection was measured – no
deflection was noted.
Second, an additional 2 sheets of GIB Fyreline were installed over the previous sheets for a total area of 2400 x 2400
mm. Again, deflection was measured – no deflection was noted.
Finally, a third layer of sheets were installed directly over the previous layer. The 2400 x 2400 area of the ceiling
system was now loaded with 3 layers of GIB Fyreline resulting in a weight of 21 kg/m². Deflection was measured once
more – no deflection was noted.

5. Attachments

Figure 1: Ecoplus Fastlock System - Installed ceiling........................................................................................................................... 3

Figure 2: Ecoplus Fastlock System - Overloaded grid tiles .................................................................................................................. 3
Figure 3: Ecoplus Fastlock System - Example of measurement for deflection ................................................................................... 4
Figure 4: 16mm Plasterboard System - Installed ceiling (part) ........................................................................................................... 4
Figure 5: 16mm Plasterboard System - Installation of third layer of GIB ........................................................................................... 5
Figure 6: 16mm Plasterboard System - Reference measurement for final deflection check ............................................................. 5
Figure 7: 16mm Plasterboard System - Deflection measurement (1) for three layers of GIB ............................................................ 6
Figure 8: 16mm Plasterboard System - Deflection measurement (2) for three layers of GIB ............................................................ 6
Figure 9: 16mm Plasterboard System - Deflection measurement (3) for three layers of GIB ............................................................ 7

Matthew van den Tillaart

Building Technician
Building Element Assessment Laboratory Limited

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Figure 1: Ecoplus Fastlock System - Installed ceiling

Figure 2: Ecoplus Fastlock System - Overloaded grid tiles

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Figure 3: Ecoplus Fastlock System - Example of measurement for deflection

Figure 4: 16mm Plasterboard Grid System - Installed ceiling (part)

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Figure 5: 16mm Plasterboard Grid System - Installation of third layer of GIB

Figure 6: 16mm Plasterboard Grid System - Reference measurement for final deflection check

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Figure 7: 16mm Plasterboard Grid System - Deflection measurement (1) for three layers of GIB

Figure 8: 16mm Plasterboard Grid System - Deflection measurement (2) for three layers of GIB

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Figure 9: 16mm Plasterboard Grid System - Deflection measurement (3) for three layers of GIB

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FIRE TECHNICAL OPINION
FC11076-001
FIRE RESISTANCE OF GIB FIRE RATED SUSPENDED CEILINGS AND NON-
LOADBEARING WALLS WITH ECOPLUS FRAMING

CLIENT
Ecoplus Systems Limited
Level 4 Mastercard House
136 Customs Street West
Auckland City 1010
New Zealand

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ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE
To assess the fire resistance of the Winstone Wallboards Ltd fire rated systems with Ecoplus
framing as follows:
• Floor/ceiling system specification GBSC 30, GBSC 60a and GBUC 60 constructed
using the Ecoplus suspended ceiling framing system lined with 13 mm GIB Fyreline®
plasterboard.
• Non-loadbearing wall specification GBS30, GBSA30b, GBS90 and GBSA90c lined
with GIB® plasterboard.

CONCLUSION
Floor/ceiling systems
It is considered that the following Ecoplus suspended ceiling steel framing system would not
be detrimental to the fire resistance of the following Winstone Wallboards Ltd suspended
ceiling systems, when tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014:

• GBSC 30 with a ceiling lining of one layer of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard; or

• GBSC 60a with ceiling lining of two layers of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard; or
• GBUC 60 with ceiling lining of two layers of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard,

provided that the fixing of the lining and support spacings are in accordance with these
published specifications and the Ecoplus grid is designed to meet ambient structural criteria
for strength and serviceability under dead and live loads.

Non-loadbearing walls
It is considered that the following GIB® fire rated non-loadbearing steel framed plasterboard
wall systems with Ecoplus framing would achieve the stated fire resistance if tested in
accordance with AS 1530.4:2014 as follows:

GIB® Ecoplus stud Maximum wall Expansion at top

Stud spacing
system size(depth/BMT) height of studs

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBS30 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBSA30b 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBS60 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
600 mm 2,930 mm 15 mm
92/0.75 mm
GBS90 400 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
600 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
92/1.15 mm
400 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBSA90c 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
* Use a minimum 50 mm deep head channel
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LIMITATION
This report is subject to the accuracy and completeness of the information supplied.

BRANZ reserves the right to amend or withdraw this assessment if information becomes
available which indicates the stated fire performance may not be achieved.

This assessment report may only be quoted or reproduced in full.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This report is issued in accordance with the Terms and Conditions as detailed and agreed in
BRANZ Services Agreement for this work.

The results reported here relate only to the item/s described in this report.

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CONTENTS
SIGNATORIES ............................................................................................ 5
DOCUMENT REVISION STATUS ................................................................. 5
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................. 6
2. BACKGROUND ................................................................................ 6
2.1 BRANZ fire resistance test FR 6073 .................................................... 6
2.2 BRANZ fire resistance test FR 1572 .................................................... 6
2.3 Non-loadbearing steel stud testing ..................................................... 6
3. DISCUSSION................................................................................... 6
3.1 Comparison between test standards ................................................... 6
3.1.1 General ........................................................................................................ 6
3.1.2 Furnace temperature .................................................................................... 7
3.1.3 Cotton pad test ............................................................................................ 7
3.1.4 Structural Adequacy failure criteria ................................................................ 7
3.2 Fire rated floor/ceiling systems .......................................................... 7
3.2.1 GBSC60a and GBUC 60/60/60 ....................................................................... 7
3.2.2 GBSC30 30/30/30 ......................................................................................... 8
3.3 Non-loadbearing wall systems ............................................................ 8
4. CONCLUSION ................................................................................ 10
4.1 Suspended ceiling systems .............................................................. 10
4.2 Non-loadbearing wall systems .......................................................... 10

TABLES
Table 1: GIB® Systems and heights with Ecoplus framing ..................................................... 9

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SIGNATORIES

Author

P. Chapman
Senior Fire Testing Engineer
BRANZ

Reviewer

E. Soja
Senior Fire Safety Engineer
BRANZ

DOCUMENT REVISION STATUS

ISSUE NO. DATE ISSUED REVIEW DATE DESCRIPTION

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1. INTRODUCTION
This report gives BRANZ’s assessment of the fire resistance of Winstone Wallboards Ltd fire
rated with Ecoplus framing as follows:

• Floor/ceiling system specification GBSC 30, GBSC 60a and GBUC 60 constructed
using the Ecoplus suspended ceiling framing system lined with 13 mm GIB Fyreline®
plasterboard.
• Non-loadbearing wall specification GBS30, GBSA30b, GBS90 and GBSA90c lined
with GIB® plasterboard.

2. BACKGROUND
2.1 BRANZ fire resistance test FR 6073
In BRANZ fire resistance test FR 6073 the test specimen consisted of a loadbearing
floor/ceiling system nominally 3,000 mm wide and with a 4,000 mm span. The floor/ceiling
system was constructed with timber joists. To the underside of the joists Rondo clips and
battens were used to suspend a ceiling consisting of a double layer of 13 mm GIB Fyreline®
plasterboard. Nominally 20 mm thick tongue and groove wood-based flooring was fixed to the
top of the joists. The floor cavity included R1.8 (75 mm) Pink® Batts® glass wool insulation.
The loaded floor/ceiling system was tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014 and exceeded
the requirements for a fire resistance rating (FRR) of 60/60/60.

2.2 BRANZ fire resistance test FR 1572

In BRANZ fire resistance test FR 1572 the test specimen consisted of a loadbearing
floor/ceiling system nominally 3,000 mm wide and with a 4,000 mm span using Twinaplate
joists, with a ceiling of nominally 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard.

The loaded floor/ceiling system was tested in accordance with AS 1530.4-1990 and exceeded
the requirements for an FRR of 30/30/30.

2.3 Non-loadbearing steel stud testing

On behalf of Winstone Wallboards Limited BRANZ has undertaken a number of fire resistance
tests on non-loadbearing steel framed plasterboard wall systems in accordance with
AS 1530.4 in support of the Winstone Wallboards Ltd GIB® Fire Rated Systems Specification
and installation manual (October 2018).

3. DISCUSSION
3.1 Comparison between test standards
3.1.1 General

In the fire resistance test FR 1572 described in 2.2 above the specimen was tested in
accordance with fire resistance test standard AS 1530.4-1990. This assessment considers the
fire resistance of the floor/ceiling in accordance with the current version of the test standard
AS 1530.4:2014.

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In respect to a floor/ceiling test the only significant differences between the 1990 and 2014
versions of the AS 1530.4 test standard is the furnace temperature, the criteria for Structural
Adequacy and the additional requirement to use a cotton pad test for integrity failure.

3.1.2 Furnace temperature

The 1990 version of the test standard defined the furnace temperature as
T1-T0 = 345 log10(8t+1) whereas from 2005 on the furnace temperature is defined as
T= 345 log10(8t+1) + 20 where T1 and T are the furnace temperature, T0 is the ambient
temperature and t is the time in minutes of the test duration. For ambient temperatures in the
normal range experienced at BRANZ the difference in area under the average furnace
temperature curve is less than 1% for periods up to 60 minutes. This is within the tolerance
defined by the test standard.

3.1.3 Cotton pad test

To test for passage of hot gases from the exposed to unexposed face of the test specimen
the 2014 version of the test standard requires that a cotton pad test be applied to any gaps
which develop in the specimen during the fire exposure. This test applies up until the surface
of the specimen adjacent to the gap being tested exceeds 300ºC. This was not a requirement
for tests to the earlier versions of the AS test standard. When the cotton pad test is no longer
applicable the 6 mm x 150 mm and 25 mm gap criteria are used.

In BRANZ fire resistance test FR 1572 there was no reported gap or fissure development
during the test and hence there was no need for the application of a cotton pad for the duration
of the test.

3.1.4 Structural Adequacy failure criteria

In the 1990 version of the test standard the failure in relation to Structural Adequacy is
determined to occur when the deflection exceeds L/20 where L is the clear span of the floor,
whereas for the 2014 version of the test standard the deflection limit is L2/400 or, in both
standards, the rate of deflection exceeds L2/9000d where d is the depth of the floor joist. In
fire resistance test FR 1572 the specimen failed the Structural Adequacy criterion well beyond
the stated FRR.

It is therefore considered that the FR 1572 floor/ceiling tested in accordance with the 1990
version of the test standard is likely to achieve a similar fire resistance when tested in
accordance with the current test standard AS 1530.4:2014.

3.2 Fire rated floor/ceiling systems

3.2.1 GBSC60a and GBUC 60/60/60

Winstone Wallboards Ltd specification GBSC 60a (GIB® Fire Rated Systems, 2018) consist
of a structural timber floor frame from which is suspended a steel framework to carry the
plasterboard lining. A strand board or particle board flooring is fixed to the upper surface of
the timber frame. This system has been tested and exceeded the requirements for an FRR of
60/60/60 with two layers of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard as the ceiling lining.

During fire resistance test FR 6073 temperature data was collected on the upper surface of
the two layers of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard. Based on this temperature data and an
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examination of the Ecoplus steel suspension system, it is considered that GBSC 60a, would
achieve an FRR of 60/60/60 when tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014. All other details
must be in accordance with the published specification.

It is also considered the Ecoplus steel suspension system can be used with the Winstone
Wallboards Ltd specification GBUC 60 (GIB® Fire Rated Systems, 2018) which permits lining
support framing designed to meet ambient structural criteria for strength and serviceability
under dead and live loads.

3.2.2 GBSC30 30/30/30

Winstone Wallboards Ltd specification GBSC 30 (GIB® Fire Rated Systems, 2018) consist of
a structural timber floor frame from which is suspended a steel framework to carry the
plasterboard lining. Wood-based flooring is fixed to the upper surface of the timber frame. This
system has been determined to achieve an FRR of 30/30/30 with one layer of 13 mm GIB
Fyreline® plasterboard.

During fire resistance test FR 1572 temperature data was collected on the upper surface of
the nominally 13 mm GIB Fyreline® ceiling lining. Based this temperature data, and an
examination of the Ecoplus steel suspension system, it is considered that GBSC 30, with the
Ecoplus suspension system, would achieve an FRR of 30/30/30. when tested in accordance
with AS 1530.4:2014. All other details must be in accordance with the published specification.

3.3 Non-loadbearing wall systems

Winstone Wallboards Ltd have undertaken a number of fire resistance tests on non-
loadbearing steel framed plasterboard walls and achieved the fire resistance ratings as stated
in the Winstone Wallboards Ltd specification GBUC 60 (GIB® Fire Rated Systems, 2018) with
a given stud size. When changing the framing the stud properties need to be considered and
compared against what was tested to ensure the framing offers no less flexural rigidity than
what was tested.

The flexural rigidity of the wall with alternative framing has been considered using an empirical
formula derived from BRANZ research based on the length and flexural rigidity of the studs.
Without considering the influence of the lining, which is assumed to be significantly weakened
in the fire exposure, in order to maintain an equivalent fire performance the stud numbers
(spacing) and/or height are required to be revised to accommodate different stud properties.

From BRANZ research into the fire resistance of non-loadbearing steel framed walls the
relationship, in terms of stud depth and height maintains structural similarity when considering
formed steel sections of similar shapes. Where shapes differ widely, as in the case of non-
similar shapes or composite structures such as stud walls, the ‘second moment of area’ for
the stud (I) better describes the relationship from a flexural rigidity perspective such that height
may be increased proportionately with the 3rd root of Ixx.

Based on the above BRANZ research and the information from the reports referenced above,
it is considered the Ecoplus framing would not compromise the FRR of the GIB® fire rated
walls as given in Table 1.

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Table 1: GIB® Systems and heights with Ecoplus framing

GIB® Ecoplus stud Maximum wall Expansion at top

Stud spacing
system size(depth/BMT) height of studs

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBS30 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBSA30b 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBS60 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
600 mm 2,930 mm 15 mm
92/0.75 mm
400 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
GBS90
600 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
92/1.15 mm
400 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBSA90c 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
* Use a minimum 50 mm deep head channel

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4. CONCLUSION
4.1 Suspended ceiling systems
It is considered that the following Ecoplus suspended ceiling steel framing system would not
be detrimental to the fire resistance of the following Winstone Wallboards Ltd suspended
ceiling systems, when tested in accordance with AS 1530.4:2014:

• GBSC 30 with a ceiling lining of one layer of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard; or

• GBSC 60a with ceiling lining of two layers of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard; or
• GBUC 60 with ceiling lining of two layers of 13 mm GIB Fyreline® plasterboard,

provided that the fixing of the lining and support spacings are in accordance with these
published specifications and the Ecoplus grid is designed to meet ambient structural criteria
for strength and serviceability under dead and live loads.

4.2 Non-loadbearing wall systems

It is considered that the following GIB® fire rated non-loadbearing steel framed plasterboard
wall systems with Ecoplus framing would achieve the stated fire resistance if tested in
accordance with AS 1530.4:2014 as follows:

GIB® Ecoplus stud Maximum wall Expansion at top

Stud spacing
system size(depth/BMT) height of studs

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBS30 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBSA30b 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*

92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBS60 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
600 mm 2,930 mm 15 mm
92/0.75 mm
400 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
GBS90
600 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
92/1.15 mm
400 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
GBSA90c 600 mm
92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
* Use a minimum 50 mm deep head channel

REPORT NUMBER: ISSUE DATE: REVIEW/EXPIRY DATE PAGE:

FC11076-001 13 March 2019 13 March 2024 10 of 10

THE LEGAL VALIDITY OF THIS REPORT CAN ONLY BE CLAIMED ON PRESENTATION OF THE COMPLETE SIGNED PAPER REPORT.
EXTRACTS OR ABRIDGMENTS OF THIS REPORT SHALL NOT BE PUBLISHED WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM BRANZ LTD.

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 FC11076-001
Technical Opinion Summary

This is to certify that the specimen described below has been examined by BRANZ on behalf of the sponsor.

Sponsor
Ecoplus Systems Limited
Level 4 Mastercard House
136 Customs Street West
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Reference BRANZ Reports FC11076-001

Referenced Standard AS1530.4:2014

Specimen Name: GIB® Fire Rated Systems (CB15113, October 2018) with Ecoplus steel framing
Specimen Description: Winstone Wallboards Limited suspended floor/ceiling systems and
non-loadbearing walls as follows incorporating the Ecoplus steel framing:
• Floor/ceiling systems GBSC 30, GBSC 60a and GBUC 60
provided that the fixing of the lining and support spacings are in accordance with these published
specifications and the Ecoplus grid is designed to meet ambient structural criteria for strength and
serviceability under dead and live loads.
• Non-loadbearing steel stud wall systems
Ecoplus stud Stud Maximum Expansion at
GIB® system#
size(depth/BMT) spacing wall height top of studs
GBS30, GBSA30b, GBS60 & 92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
600 mm
GBSA90c 92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
600 mm 2,930 mm 15 mm
92/0.75 mm
400 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
GBS90
600 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
92/1.15 mm
400 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
* Use a minimum 50 mm deep head channel
#All other details as per GIB® Fire Rated Systems Specification and installation manual (CB15113, October 2018)

Orientation: Floor/ceiling - Exposure from the underside

Non-loadbearing walls – Exposure from either face
The assessed results were as follows
Floor/ceiling systems Non-loadbearing wall systems
GIB® system FRR GIB® system FRR
GBS30
GBSC 30 30/30/30 -/30/30
GBSA30b
GBS60 -/60/60
GBSC 60a
60/60/60 GBS90
GBUC 60 -/90/90
GBSA90c

Issued by Reviewed by

Regulatory authorities are advised to examine

P. Chapman E. Soja test reports before approving any product.
Senior Fire Testing Engineer Senior Fire Safety Engineer
BRANZ BRANZ

Issue Date Expiry Date

13 March 2019 13 March 2024

branz.nz | 1222 Moonshine Rd, RD1, Porirua 5381, Private Bag 50 908, Porirua 5240, New Zealand ǀ Phone +64 4237 1170 ǀ [email protected]
 FC11076-001
Technical Opinion Summary

This is to certify that the specimen described below has been examined by BRANZ on behalf of the sponsor.

Sponsor
Ecoplus Systems Limited
Level 4 Mastercard House
136 Customs Street West
Auckland 1010
New Zealand

Reference BRANZ Reports FC11076-001

Referenced Standard AS1530.4:2014

Specimen Name: GIB® Fire Rated Systems (CB15113, October 2018) with Ecoplus steel framing
Specimen Description: Winstone Wallboards Limited suspended floor/ceiling systems and
non-loadbearing walls as follows incorporating the Ecoplus steel framing:
• Floor/ceiling systems GBSC 30, GBSC 60a and GBUC 60
provided that the fixing of the lining and support spacings are in accordance with these published
specifications and the Ecoplus grid is designed to meet ambient structural criteria for strength and
serviceability under dead and live loads.
• Non-loadbearing steel stud wall systems
Ecoplus stud Stud Maximum Expansion at
GIB® system#
size(depth/BMT) spacing wall height top of studs
GBS30, GBSA30b, GBS60 & 92/0.75 mm 3,200 mm 15 mm
600 mm
GBSA90c 92/1.15 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
600 mm 2,930 mm 15 mm
92/0.75 mm
400 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
GBS90
600 mm 3,350 mm 15 mm
92/1.15 mm
400 mm 3,600 mm 20 mm*
* Use a minimum 50 mm deep head channel
#All other details as per GIB® Fire Rated Systems Specification and installation manual (CB15113, October 2018)

Orientation: Floor/ceiling - Exposure from the underside

Non-loadbearing walls – Exposure from either face
The assessed results were as follows
Floor/ceiling systems Non-loadbearing wall systems
GIB® system FRR GIB® system FRR
GBS30
GBSC 30 30/30/30 -/30/30
GBSA30b
GBS60 -/60/60
GBSC 60a
60/60/60 GBS90
GBUC 60 -/90/90
GBSA90c

Issued by Reviewed by

Regulatory authorities are advised to examine

P. Chapman E. Soja test reports before approving any product.
Senior Fire Testing Engineer Senior Fire Safety Engineer
BRANZ BRANZ

Issue Date Expiry Date

13 March 2019 13 March 2024

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Client: Project: Project No.

ACCURATE INTERIORS ACCURATE CEILINGS ECOPLUS 18830

LTD. TYPICAL DETAILS
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1.15BMT DHT rib & infill
c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors x 85 lg
@ 600 crs

gap (20 typ.)

100

nog

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fixed ceiling joint, refer free ceiling joint, refer
details on 1 / S2-1 details on 2 / S2-1

LWS

PARTITION WALL

0.7BMT WST c/w SC930C Ramset

driven pins @ 600 crs

1 PARALLEL TO RIB
- 1:5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

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1.15BMT DHT rib & infill 1.15BMT DHT rib & infill
c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors x 85 lg c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors x 85 lg
@ 600 crs @ 600 crs 200 200

2/-
min. min.

gap
(20 typ.)
100 100

nog
nog

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LWS

plasterboard

fixed ceiling joint, refer free ceiling joint, refer

details on 1 / S2-1 details on 2 / S2-1

LWS

2 SECTION
- 1:5

0.7BMT WST c/w SC930C Ramset

driven pins @ 600 crs
PARTITION WALL

1 PERPENDICULAR TO RIB
- 1:5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

A FOR INFORMATION AC 10.07.19
ACCURATE INTERIORS LTD. ACCURATE CEILINGS ECOPLUS PERPENDICULAR TO RIB DETAILS No. Revision By Date
Dwn By: AC
TYPICAL DETAIL Job No. Drawing No. Revision
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18830 S1-2 A
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2/25 calcium silicate board 2/25 calcium silicate board 1.15BMT DHT

1 / S1-4

1 / S1-4
1.15BMT DHT
(Promat or sim.) c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors x 120 lg (Promat or sim.) c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors x 120 lg
to centers of rib @ 600 crs

gap (20 typ.)

gap (20 typ.)

100

nog

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gap (20 typ.) 100 to first
plasterboard
gap (20 typ.) fixing (typ.)
100

nog

fixed ceiling joint, refer

details on 1 / S2-1 fixed ceiling joint, refer free ceiling joint, refer
details on 1 / S2-1 details on 2 / S2-1
free ceiling joint, refer
details on 2 / S2-1

LWS

INTERTENANCY WALL

0.7BMT WST c/w SC930C Ramset 0.7BMT WST c/w SC930C Ramset
driven pins @ 600 crs driven pins @ 600 crs

1 PERPENDICULAR TO RIB (AT RIB) 2 PERPENDICULAR TO RIB (BETWEEN RIB)

- 1:5 - 1:5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

A FOR INFORMATION AC 10.07.19
ACCURATE INTERIORS LTD. ACCURATE CEILINGS ECOPLUS PERPENDICULAR TO RIB DETAILS No. Revision By Date
Dwn By: AC
TYPICAL DETAIL (OPTION 1) Job No. Drawing No. Revision
Engineer: AK
18830 S1-3 A
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900 (typ.)

2/25 calcium silicate board 1.15 BMT DHT c/w M8 HUS3-HF

1 / S1-3

2 / S1-3
rib & infill
(Promat or sim.) anchors x 120 lg @ 600 crs

outline of plasterboard

J:\18830 - Accurate Ceilings Ecoplus eng support\05 Drawings\18830_Details.dwg

gap 20
100

nog

shaded area denotes

top fixing zone for
plasterboard wall lining

100 100 100 100

max. max. max. max.
(typ.) (typ.) (typ.) (typ.)

LWS
(refer plan for location)

plasterboard lining

1 PERPENDICULAR TO RIB ELEVATION - OPTION 1

- 1:5

INTERTENANCY WALL

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

A FOR INFORMATION AC 10.07.19
ACCURATE INTERIORS LTD. ACCURATE CEILINGS ECOPLUS PERPENDICULAR TO RIB DETAILS No. Revision By Date
Dwn By: AC
TYPICAL DETAIL (OPTION 1) Job No. Drawing No. Revision
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 0.7BMT WST c/w HUS3-HF

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0.7BMT WST 900 (typ.)
anchors x 85 lg @ 600 crs

1.15BMT DHT c/w M8 HUS3-HF rib & infill

2/25 calcium silicate board anchors x 120 lg to centre of rib and 0.7BMT WST c/w 2/SC930C

2/-

1/-
(Promat or sim.) 14G HWF SD screw x 75 lg @ 600 crs Ramset driven pins

0.7BMT WST c/w HUS3-HF

anchors x 85 lg @ 600 crs

0.7BMT WST

2/25 calcium silicate board

(Promat or sim.)
1.15BMT DHT c/w M8
outline of plasterboard
HUS3-HF anchors x 120 lg to
centre of rib and 14G HWF
SD screw x 75 lg @ 600 crs

J:\18830 - Accurate Ceilings Ecoplus eng support\05 Drawings\18830_Details.dwg

gap (20 typ.)
gap 20
gap (20 typ.)
100 100

nog

shaded area denotes

top fixing zone for
plasterboard wall lining

fixed ceiling joint, refer free ceiling joint, refer

details on 1 / S2-1 details on 2 / S2-1

LWS
(refer plan for location)

LWS

2 PERPENDICULAR TO RIB ELEVATION - OPTION 2

- 1:5

0.7BMT WST c/w SC930C Ramset

driven pins @ 600 crs

INTERTENANCY WALL

1 PERPENDICULAR TO RIB (BETWEEN RIB)

- 1:5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

A FOR INFORMATION AC 10.07.19
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Dwn By: AC
TYPICAL DETAIL (OPTION 2) Job No. Drawing No. Revision
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rib & infill

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fixed ceiling joint, refer free ceiling joint, refer
details on 1 / S2-1 details on 2 / S2-1

0.55BMT LWS @ 600 crs

0.55BMT LWS c/w 2/M6 Ramset

SplitDrive anchors x 75 lg (or sim.)

INTERTENANCY WALL
1500 approx.

concrete wall

WST c/w 2/10G T17 HWF screws

x 40 lg

timber packer fixed by others

1 SECTION
- 1:5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

A FOR INFORMATION AC 10.07.19
ACCURATE INTERIORS LTD. ACCURATE CEILINGS ECOPLUS CONCRETE LINED WALLS No. Revision By Date
Dwn By: AC
TYPICAL DETAIL (OPTION 1) Job No. Drawing No. Revision
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rib & infill

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fixed ceiling joint, refer free ceiling joint, refer
details on 1 / S2-1 details on 2 / S2-1

28mm furring
channel @ 600 crs

Alligator clip c/w M6 Ramset

SplitDrive anchor x 75 lg
(or sim.)

INTERTENANCY WALL

timber packer

1 SECTION
- 1:5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:5

Scale (A3): 1:10

A FOR INFORMATION AC 10.07.19
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Dwn By: AC
TYPICAL DETAIL (OPTION 2) Job No. Drawing No. Revision
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1.15BMT DHT c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors, 1.15BMT DHT c/w M8 HUS3-HF anchors,
60mm embedment into ribs or 600 crs 60mm embedment into ribs or 600 crs

rib & infill rib & infill

J:\18830 - Accurate Ceilings Ecoplus eng support\05 Drawings\18830_Details.dwg

gap (20 typ.) gap (20 typ.)
100 100
LWS @ 600 crs.

nog nog

0.7BMT WST
c/w 10G T17 HWF
x 40 lg @ 300 crs

LWS @ 600 crs. LWS boxed LWS LWS @ 600 crs.

c/w 2/10G TEK screw
@ 300 crs
0.7BMT WST 0.7BMT WST
c/w 10G T17 HWF x 40 lg c/w 10G T17 HWF x 40 lg
@ 300 crs @ 300 crs
continuous 90x45 SG8 90x45 SG8
3/-

3/-
c/w 10G T17 HWF
x 40 lg screw @ 300 crs
3 SECTION
- 1:2.5

90x45 SG8 90x45 SG8

10G T17 HWF x 40 lg 4/- 10G T17 HWF x 40 lg 5/-

continuous 90x45 SG8 LWS

c/w 10G T17 HWF
x 40 lg screw @ 300 crs

1800 max. 90x45 SG8 1800 max.

c/w 2/12G TEK screw
x 65 lg @ 300 crs

4 SECTION
- 1:2.5

90x45 SG8 boxed LWS

c/w 2/12G TEK screw c/w 2/10G TEK screw
x 65 lg @ 300 crs @ 300 crs

0.7BMT WST 0.7BMT WST

c/w SC930C Ramset c/w SC930C Ramset
driven pins @ 600 crs driven pins @ 600 crs

1 DOOR OPENING - OPTION 1 2 DOOR OPENING - OPTION 2 5 SECTION

- 1:5 - 1:5 - 1:2.5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): AS SHOWN

Scale (A3):
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200 max.
200 max. (typ)
(typ)

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hanger hanger

timber/steel
stud wall
timber/steel
stud wall

3/-
wall track c/w
top cross rail
2 screws to stud

3/-
top cross rail 20 seismic wall track
gap
c/w 2 screws to stud

furring channel furring channel

wall track 2 screws to stud 100
wall track c/w 1/10G Wafer Head max. wall stud
screw to furring channel

3
- 1:2.5

1 FIXED JOINT 2 FREE JOINT

- 1:2.5 - 1:2.5

Client: Project: Drawing Title: Scale (A1): 1:2.5

Scale (A3): 1:5

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