The EZBarrier exhaust fan enclosure makes it easy for architects, specifiers and installers to maintain the integrity of fire-rated ceil- ings for one-hour when penetrated by an exhaust fan or fan/light combination. Can be used for bathroom or kitchen.
From our knowledge of fire codes and patented designs to our fabrication and quality materials, we make enclosures that you can trust.
Install an exhaust fan in a fraction of the time it takes to hand-build an enclosure by using the EZBarrier enclosure that works with both an exhaust fan & fan/light combination. With four knockouts, you have easy access from any direction. You’ll save time and labor costs while ensuring compliance to building codes. And, our product contains intumescent material that provides sound reduction.
Exhaust Fan Enclosure:
The EZBarrier fire rated exhaust fan enclosures are multi-functional and can be applied to many different construction applications including but not limited to, Military housing, Apartments, Student Housing, Senior Living, Hotels, Motels, Condos, and Townhomes. All EZBarrier fire-rated exhaust enclosures listing information is embossed or have applied labels that include the history of production. The use of EZBarrier fire-rated enclosures can eliminate the risk of litigation or penalty by law per 701.2 if the IBC. (International Building Code) All EZBarrier product applications are FIRE CODE COMPLIANT. EZBarrier Fire-rated exhaust fan enclosures are custom made according to the fan model being used in each individual application. EZBarrier products provide sound reduction, maintain vapor barrier to meet new air-tight building codes, and can be used in interior or exterior applications due to their weather-resistant materials. Our enclosures are maintenance-free and can be used with both IC or non-IC rated fixtures. EZBarrier fire rated exhaust fan enclosures maintains air space when using blown-in insulation to eliminate fixture cycling. In addition to the features, EZBarrier enclosures are part of the passive fire protection family and have been proven to save on costs over time versus active fire protection. EZBarrier supplies sufficient data made available to building officials to show that required fire resistant ratings are not reduced. Materials and methods of construction used to protect joints and penetrations in fire resistant rated buildings element shall not reduce required fire resistance ratings.
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Product Features
- Works with both an exhaust fan and fan/light combination
- Fits both 16” and 24” on-center applications
- Features 4 knockouts for wiring flexibility with easy access from any direction
- Fits both 3” and 4” duct work (contact EZBarrier for other sizes)
- Features intumescent material that helps maintain the acoustic integrity of the ceiling
- Maintains vapor barrier integrity to meet new “tight building” codes
- Maintenance free
- Affixed directly to the structure
Contains fire, gas, smoke and heat within the enclosure for 60 minutes, preventing leakage through the assembly into duct work. Meets the following codes:
- ASTM E119-05a
- UL 263
- UBC 7-1
- NFPA 251
- ANSI A2.1
- ULC S101
- Certified by Omega Point Laboratories
- Certified by Intertek & Warnock Hersey
- Flanges: 2-5/8” wide for easy mounting
- Material: Corrosion-resistant metal
- Internal Dimensions: 19-3/4″ long x 11-3/4″ wide x 9-3/8″ deep (includes intumescent material)
EZBarrier Enclosure Prevents Fire From Escaping
The EZBarrier enclosure has been designed to prevent fire, gas, smoke and heat from escaping and traveling into the ductwork. In the event of a fire, the 3M™ intumescent lining in the enclosure expands up to five times its original size to contain the fire, gas, smoke and heat. In addition, a 3M intumescent lined metal ring is installed around the PVC duct extension pipe. As the PVC pipe melts, the intumescent lining in the ring expands to com- pletely seal off the hole in the enclosure and prevent the leakage of fire, gas, smoke and heat into the ductwork.