How do we get Speedfloor specified into our project?
You must first confirm that your engineer or architect has access to a Speedfloor design manual which can be obtained from your local Speedfloor franchise or from this Website. Armed with span, design loads (live, point and line loads) and any openings in the floor, he may then select from the appropriate load span tables, a joist and topping combination. This selection can be confirmed by your local Speedfloor franchise where he may suggest alternatives or any changes that may make installation easier.
The words ‘Speedfloor proprietary concrete floor system’ should be marked on the plans with the nomenclature of the joist selected.
A producer statement will be available once a copy of the construction plans has been sent to the Speedfloor Franchise for confirmation.
How do we get a fire rating for my selected Speedfloor joists?
There are a number of methods to fire rate the Speedfloor joist some of which are
• Fire rated ceiling
• Cementatious coating
• SPM method
Your local Speedfloor Franchise can help you with the selection as the different situations can require a different approach.
If I choose the SPM method to fire rate my Speedfloor, how do I find out what fire rating can be achieved?
The SPM program is available from HERA. The program is easy to use and if you use the inputs set in the Speedfloor design manual then a confirmation that the selected fire rating period will be achieved. Alternatively if you send structural plans to your local Speedfloor Franchise, we will run the program and fax the confirmation back to you.
