Q Acoustics QI 50CF – Accessory – Fire and acoustic extractor hoods
About the Q Acoustics QI 50CF – Accessory – Fire and acoustic extractor hoods:
- Qi 50CF – for Qi 50 and IC125 models
- Qi 65CF – for Qi 65 and IC165 models
- Qi 80CF – for Qi 80 and Qi 80 SUB models
- Qi 65RF – for Qi 65R models
- Qi 80RF – for Qi 80R models
- Qi 65 LCRF – for Qi 80LCR model
AN ESSENTIAL COMPONENT FOR SPEAKER INSTALLATIONS, THE Q ACOUSTICS QI 50CF
Designed to cover the backs of ceiling and wall speakers, a fire and acoustic hood is a legal requirement for many new buildings. Whether legally mandated or not, we recommend them as a safety measure. Using a fire and acoustic hood helps prevent the spread of fire through the building's floors and reduces sound transmission to adjacent rooms and properties. It is a requirement for all speakers installed under living spaces and escape routes.
MAINTAINING FIRE CLASSIFICATIONS
The extractor hoods maintain the fire resistance of the ceiling they are mounted on, allowing for a fire resistance rating of 30 or 60 minutes. Tested by the UK Building Test Centre and compliant with Part B and Part E of the British Building Regulations.
REDUCTION OF NOISE LEAKAGE
When a speaker is installed in a ceiling or wall, it can help transmit unwanted sound, potentially to another building, even when the speaker is not in use. Adding these covers effectively restores the acoustic integrity of the ceiling or wall. When the speaker is in use, it can also reduce rear sound transmission by approximately 10 dB across the mid- to high-frequency range. Preventing the transmission of low (bass) frequencies is a specialized area and can require significant additional treatment.
Key features of the Q Acoustics QI 50CF
- Legal requirement for many new constructions
- Maintains the integrity of the ceiling on which the speakers are mounted
- Dramatic slow fire spread between floors
- Reduces noise transmission to the rear by up to 10 dB
