Pacific VP120-FH Fire Rated Floor Hatch
The Pacific VP120-FH Fire Rated Floor Hatch consists of one or two proprietary fire rated non-load bearing panels resting in a pressed steel frame. The steel frame is fixed to a concrete floor.
The access hatch permits the installation of relatively large plant into the ceiling cavity or removal of that equipment for maintenance purposes.
Product Details
The access hatch permits the installation of relatively large plant into the ceiling cavity or removal of that equipment for maintenance purposes.
Floor hatches are outside the scope of NZS 4520 and are therefore not labelled.
Configuration Fire Resistance Rating
Stability/Integrity/InsulationMax Aperture Height (mm) Max Aperture Width (mm) Panel Thickness Single panel -/120/60 1700 500 48 Two panel -/120/60 1700 1275 48 Notes:
- Two hatch panels with a removal mullion between are required to achieve clear apertures greater than 1700 x 500mm. The hatch panel frame must use a 25mm stop.
Product Options
Leaf Facings
- Ply
Leaf Edges
The leaf edges listed below are available for this panel.
Frame Types & Profiles
Timber Frame
The VP120-FH is not available in a timber frame.
Steel Frame
The steel frame profiles listed below are available for this panel.
Floor / Ceiling Specifications
Concrete, minimum thickness 150mm.
Optional Extras
A reed switch could be fitted to the assembly to monitor closed status.
Lifting eyes may be factory fitted to the panel. Any such hardware should allow for the possibility of fitting load-bearing panels over (see below).
Restrictions
Panel may not be hinged.
The panels are not suitable for any load bearing applications. If safety requirements necessitate load bearing in and around the aperture then chequer plate (or other suitable panel) must be located over the aperture and supported by the floor.
