Fire-rated drywall partitions in data centers serve a dual purpose: regulatory compliance and operational resilience. When a cooling unit fails or a suppression event occurs, properly rated compartments contain the impact.
What to specify
- Rating duration (typically 1-hour or 2-hour)
- Penetration sealing for cable and pipe runs
- Acoustic performance where cooling noise is a concern
Retrofit projects in live facilities require weekend-heavy schedules and temporary fire barriers — plan for this in your programme, not as a contingency.
