Short Answer
For Gandhinagar and GIFT City commercial fit-outs, specify a fire-retardant engineered board tested to IS 1734, such as WAZWOOD Board. It gives the fire consultant a rated interior board for partitions, panelling and furniture, emits zero formaldehyde for sealed air-conditioned floors, and needs no maintenance over the building's life — three things plywood cannot offer.
Gandhinagar's interior work is mostly commercial: government departments, GIFT City towers, corporate offices, institutes. The material questions here are fire compliance, indoor air quality and lifecycle cost, not monsoon damage. This guide is for architects, PMCs and fit-out contractors. WAZWOOD Board — Designed For Legacy.
Which board is fire-rated for GIFT City offices?
A Class 1 fire-retardant engineered board tested to IS 1734. In a GIFT City tower or a Gandhinagar government floor, the fire consultant signs off on the interior build-up, and a standard plywood partition or panel will not pass. WAZWOOD Board is tested to IS 1734, and the test data sheet goes into the submittal alongside the fire-resistant board specification. It carries the same waterproof and termite-proof properties as the rest of the range, so there is one board for the whole fit-out.
Indoor air quality on sealed floors
GIFT City and modern Gandhinagar offices run fully sealed and air-conditioned. Any formaldehyde in the panelling and furniture stays in the air. WAZWOOD Board is E0 rated — near zero emission — because the core is polymer-bonded, not urea-formaldehyde bonded. That supports the indoor-environmental-quality credits on IGBC and GRIHA-rated commercial projects, which most GIFT City buildings pursue.
Where it goes in a commercial fit-out
- Partitions and back panelling — IS 1734 rated, veneer or laminate face; see wall panels.
- Workstations and storage — office furniture that will not need replacing across a lease term.
- Reception and feature walls — factory-smooth face for high-finish veneer and paint work.
- Pantry and washroom vanities — the waterproof property covers the wet zones on the floor.
- Government and institutional furniture — supplied with test certificates and GST invoicing for tender compliance.
Specification for submittal
| Property | WAZWOOD Board value |
|---|---|
| Fire | Class 1 fire retardant (IS 1734) |
| Water absorption (24h) | <1% (IS 2380) |
| Screw holding | >1900N (IS 2380) |
| Formaldehyde emission | E0 (near zero) |
| Termite resistance | Structural (ASTM D3345) |
| Thickness | 6, 8, 12, 16, 18, 25 mm |
| Documentation | Test sheets, GST invoicing, bulk delivery |
For the material rationale behind switching a commercial spec, read the plywood alternative guide and the architect specification notes. Doing residential work in the twin city too? See interior boards in Ahmedabad.
Project supply in Gandhinagar & GIFT City
Direct project supply and dealer supply, with samples, test certificates and technical support for fire consultants and PMCs. Email business@wazwood.com or WhatsApp +91 7777 995 103 with the project scope.
