Discreet Fire Rated Loft Hatches
Our standard sized fire rated loft hatches are manufactured with either a 10mm wide picture frame or a beaded frame.
The panel has a metal faced door.
The panel door leaf locks with a SLIK Invisible Keyhole lock, which uses a square drive lock key.
This panel is finished in a polyester powder coated white textured finish, which can also be over-painted.
The standard colour finish is RAL 9010, 20% gloss.
There are two standard sizes: 535x635mm, 535x745mm and 600x600mm.
If you wish to customise this product, please contact us on 01752 690997.
Testing
This fire rated loft hatch has been fire tested in a timber stud/plasterboard ceiling. This ceiling was comprised of two layers of 12.5mm thick British Gypsum Fireline plasterboard fixed to 100mm x 50mm softwood joists.
The panel is 1-hour fire rated for integrity in a ceiling application, tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 22: 1987.
It also achieves up to 18 minutes of insulation to BS 476: Part 22: 1987
Our fire rated loft hatches have been tested to BS EN ISO 140-3:1995, to achieve acoustic reductions of 38dB to 49dB.
In terms of air tightness, they have been tested to BS EN 13141-1: 2004. At 2 Pa the leakage rate is 0.43m³/h.m².
How is this fire rated loft hatch constructed?
The panel is manufactured from Zintec steel with a 1.2mm frame.
The panel door leaf is hinged by a full-length piano hinge.
The depth of the panel is 90mm.
The standard lock uses a square drive lock key
Fitting
Make sure the structural opening is at least 5mm larger than the panel size.
The loft hatch has pre-punched fixing holes for simple installation.
For full installation instructions, please contact us on 01752 690997, or email sales@fireproofpaint.co.uk
*This product is manufactured by the Access Panel Company.