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Exterior Wall – Steel Stud Systems
Exterior Wall – Wood Stud Systems
Floor/Ceiling Systems
Beam & Column Systems
Reference:
UL Design G501
Exterior Wall Fire-Rated System

1-Hour Fire-Resistance Rating

Flooring
2" (51 mm) 3500 psi (24 MPa) compressive strength normal weight concrete poured over steel deck.

Ceiling
Fasten steel furring channels to joists 24" (600 mm) o.c. with double tie wires, except 12" (300 mm) o.c. at end joints. Adjoining lengths of channels lapped 2'-6" (750 mm).

Apply one layer of 5/8" (15.9 mm) GlasRoc® Sheathing Type X with the long dimension perpendicular to the furring channels with 1" (25 mm) Type S steel screws spaced 12" (300 mm) o.c. Locate screws 1/2" (12.7 mm) from edges and ends of board.

Additional UL Design Listings for Floor-Ceiling Systems:
Steel Joist Floor - Ceiling: G520 and G531
Wood Joist Floor - Ceiling: L508

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