James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Systems
- Abbreviation
- Appraisal number 1285 (2025)
- Valid from
- 3/06/2025
- Information provider
- BRANZ Limited,
- Author
- Building Research Association NZ Ltd (BRANZ)
- Information type
- BRANZ Appraisal,
- Format
- PDF,
Description
James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Systems are a range of two-way fire and/or acoustic systems based on the use of James Hardie fibre cement products.
These fire-rated systems and details are covered in the James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Design Manual.
Scope
1. James Hardie Fire and Acoustic Systems have been appraised for use as vertical or horizontal fire and/or acoustic-rated, load-bearing and non-load bearing framed construction elements in buildings. The range consists of timber and steel-framed wall and floor/ceiling systems used for single or multi-level construction as well as solutions for service penetrations.
2. This Appraisal covers the following BRANZ appraised systems:
- BRANZ Appraisal 446 - Linea™ Weatherboard Direct Fixed Cladding
- BRANZ Appraisal 447 - Linea™ Weatherboard Cavity Cladding
- BRANZ Appraisal 466 - Axon™ Panel Smooth for Texture Coating
- BRANZ Appraisal 611 - James Hardie Rigid Air Barriers
- BRANZ Appraisal 850 - Secura™ Flooring
- BRANZ Appraisal 1211 - Axon™ Panel Cladding
- BRANZ Appraisal 1224 - Stria™ Cladding Horizontal
- BRANZ Appraisal 1225 - Stria™ Cladding Vertical
- BRANZ Appraisal 1231 - Oblique™ Weatherboard (Horizontal) Cavity Cladding
- BRANZ Appraisal 1232 - Oblique™ Weatherboard (Vertical) Cavity Cladding