A fire resistant assembly, which may comprise a first layer having a lumen
therein, a second layer adjacent the first layer, a first structural
member disposed between the first and second layers, and a box having a
cavity defined by a wall, a first opening in the wall, a flange proximate
the first opening, and optionally a second opening in the wall, wherein
the box is disposed between the first layer and the second layer and
wherein the opening is disposed on the lumen of the first layer, the box
comprising a further fire resistant feature such as an intumescent ring
disposed about the second opening, a plenum wrap layer, or an intumescent
layer, and various methods and apparatuses related thereto.