With the introduction of the FF109X, Delaware-based Tenmat now offers the only two hour cUL classified fire barrier for recessed light fixtures on the market.
Tenmat Fire Rated Light Covers can be used with a broad range of recessed light models from various manufacturers and are suitable for new construction as well as remodel projects.
The new two hour rated enclosure is approved for every major ceiling assembly including gypsum, sheetrock, drywall, acoustical tiles and suspended ceilings with any joist spacing up to 24 inch on center.
In the past electricians and contractors struggled to comply with the stringent requirements of the building code when installing recessed light fixtures in fire rated ceilings and were limited to a small selection of costly fire rated cans.
Tenmat developed the FF109X not only to save money and time for builders and contractors, but also to meet the high safety standards of Building Inspectors.
The Tenmat FF109X Fire Rated Light Cover has been tested and approved by Underwriter Laboratories (UL); the most trusted and accredited testing facility in the United States and Canada. Therefore, the FF109X satisfies the stringent requirements of the International Building Code, as well as the Uniform Building Code.
The FF109X is made out of an intumescent material which will be activated in the event of a fire, stopping both, flame spread and heat transmission for two hours.
In addition to its fire protection capabilities, the FF109X also exhibits excellent thermal and acoustical insulating properties to save energy and reduce noise.
Current customers value the product’s easy way of installation and the resulting cost savings. The covers come ready-to-use and do not require any assembly. All covers can be fitted with little or no skills and without special tools.
Once in place the covers do not require any additional maintenance and are unaffected by moisture.
Tenmat Fire Rated Light Covers are used in thousands of applications throughout the entire United States and Canada; from small apartments, over single-family homes to college dormitories, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, hotels and office buildings.
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