An acoustic access panel suitable for use in any fire rated wall/partition system within a building that requires some form of sound/noise containment. Picture Frame Metal Screw Plug & Neoprene Washer panel frame & filled with mastic sealant Metal door try filled with E-coustiquilt A picture frame surround is provided, which enables the panel to be inserted directly into a pre-cut hole, and is screw fixed into position through the side of the panel frame. BRE Test Report No. 218510 gave a rating according to BS EN ISO 717-1: 1997 of 40 (-2 - 7)db. This is a 1 Hour Fire Rated (Integrity) access panel tested in accordance with BS 476: Part 22; 1987. Constructed from 1.2mm and 1mm thick Zintec Steel, with a polyester powder coating of matt white Ral 9010, 20% Gloss (other colours available upon request). The removable metal door is filled with a 50mm thick layer of E-Coustiquilt sound reduction membrane and sealed at the rear with a 12.5mm Lafarge Megadeco board and metal protection plate. A concealed, continuous metal hinge is welded to the door tray, and bolted to the panel frame using M6 stud and bolts. The door is secured using a 3-point locking system and is fully sealed at the rear with an arrangement of silicone and intumescent seals. Any panel sizes can be manufactured to order within maximum and minimum dimensional constraints. For further information please contact our Technical Sales Department. The access panel will require independent bracing and support which is sufficient to secure and also allow safe opening of the access panel within the wall system. When installing the access panel, the actual size of structural opening in the wall needs to be +7mm greater than the overall panel dimension e.g. structural opening for 600 x 600mm will be 607 x 607mm. E-mail: [email protected]