Fire Rated Drywall Partition

Or 3 5 8 inch 610 mm steel studs spaced 24 o c.

Fire rated drywall partition.

Steel stud chase. However the wall is not self sufficient because it does not extend below the structure or through the roof meaning that fire and smoke can quickly spread through these two areas. Steel stud partitions with framing 24 o c. In light of some recent high profile apartment fires is there anything renters or owners in a multi unit building should be aware of when it comes to fire safety.

In addition to the usual gypsum found in regular drywall fire rated drywall contains glass fibers to form a super tough core. These listings are short summaries to serve as a. These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many ul wall types such as fire rated wall assemblies. Type x drywall is 5 8 inches thick.

Type c fire rated drywall sometimes referred to as improved. This type of wall separates different occupancies. Type x fire rated gypsum drywall that is 5 8 inch 15 9mm thick and installed on each side of nominal 2 inch x 4 inch 38x89mm wood studs spaced 16 inch 400mm o c. Penetrations through rated wall and floor assemblies.

Steel stud partitions with framing 16 o c. 6 usg fire resistant assemblies test certification test conditions and fire and sound tested assemblies listed in this selector are based on characteristics properties and performance certificationof materials and systems obtained under controlled test conditions as set forth in the appropriate astm standard in effect at the time of test. Fire safety is part of the building code. Finally the gypsum and fiberglass are packed tighter and denser than with regular drywall.

It protects exit stair. Usg provides resources here for our ul wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project. Fire sound selector. Interior walls are traditionally non fire rated drywall.

Drywall typically comes in 1 4 inch 3 8 inch and 1 2 inch thicknesses. Get free shipping on qualified fire resistant drywall sheets or buy online pick up in store today in the building materials department. Rated steel column assemblies. Rated steel beam assemblies.

Use thicker drywall for a two hour rating if double sheeting is not an option with fire resistant insulation between the wall studs. Has a minimum fire rating for the assembly of 1 hour which is a typical requirement for many building codes.