Designing for fire resistance is one of the most important considerations when planning a mid-rise commercial or residential building. To protect human life and prevent catastrophic damage to homes or businesses, project leaders look for construction assemblies with high fire ratings. Choosing building assemblies with high fire ratings enhances occupant safety and helps to preserve the structural integrity of buildings.
Fire ratings for building assemblies are expressed in hours. A one-hour fire rating indicates the building component can maintain its structural function during a fire for one hour.
Because precast concrete is non-combustible, it is an attractive material for fire rated walls. County Prestress & Precast’s Elevator Shafts earn a two-hour fire rating.
Precast concrete elevator shafts are manufactured offsite and arrive ready-to-install. Installation can be completed in one or two days, contributing to shorter construction schedules than with traditional construction materials.
County Prestress & Precast specializes in high-precision precast elevator and stair shafts for mid-rise commercial and residential construction applications. Use precast concrete for your next project by contacting our Customer Service Team at (352) 275-4605.
