Kente ceiling tiles meet the ASTM E1264 Class A standards and the GB/8624-2006 Class B1 fire safety regulations. When used with lightweight steel frame systems, these tiles that meet the B1 fire resistance standard can be classified as Class A fire-resistant materials.

Ceilings differ from other structural components in that they are not the parts directly exposed to fire. Instead, they need to withstand fires long enough to allow for safe evacuation. Mineral fiber tiles help prevent flames and heat from spreading from a burning room to the ceiling or floor above, thus providing crucial escape time and protecting occupants' safety.

Fire performance should be considered in detail during the design phase of a building, as the fire resistance of the ceiling system is critical to the overall safety of the structure.

Kente enhanced fire-resistant ceiling system, made from fire-rated tiles and fire-resistant frameworks, meets Class B1 standards. Some mineral tiles with high cotton content even achieve Class A2 burning performance standards, catering to various design requirements for different types of buildings.

B1 Fire rating:
Within 20 seconds of ignition, the flame tip did not reach the scale line, and the burning droplets did not ignite the filter paper.
In the presence of open flames or under high temperatures, the material is difficult to ignite and does not spread quickly. Once the source of the fire is removed, the burning stops immediately. This demonstrates the material's fire-resistant properties, which can help slow the spread of fire and reduce damage.

Class B1 fire resistance indicates a level of fire resistance, signifying that the material is difficult to ignite. Mineral fiber boards installed on Kente framing system, with a fire performance rating of B1, can be used as Class A fire-resistant materials.