These systems should be published or readily available via the internet or other means. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations. Benefiting a range of customers, theyve tested products for public safety for over a century. Our capabilities, product and performance testing, and technical engineering support can help you design, build and manage safer, smarter and sustainable buildings. Structural fire resistance and fireresistance rated. Standard for fire test for circuit integrity of fireresistive power, instrumentation, control, and data cables. The most prominent testing laboratories evaluating fire resistive materials and assemblies are ul and ul of canada. The fire resistive performance of the protective systems are determined by tests conducted in accordance with uls outline of investigation subject 1724, fire tests for electrical circuit protective systems photo 1. Metallic outlet boxes are listed under the category metallic outlet boxes qcit, in the ul electrical construction equipment directory. National fire protection association 1 batterymarch park p. Ul fire resistive wall assemblies the building code forum. Terms and conditions for usg salesterms and conditions for usg pos. Luminaires classified as part of a fire rated ceiling assembly are listed in the underwriters laboratories ul fire resistance directory, volume 1, which covers all underwriters laboratories classified fire resistive wall, partition and.
With over a century of experience in the development of more than 1,500 standards, ul is an accredited standards developer in the us and canada. The sealant prevents the passage of fire through a fireresistive partition or floorceiling assembly. Advanced search your entire set of products using quick access to identify specific code sections instantly. When installed in a firerated floorroof ceiling assembly, ducts shall conform with the design of the tested fireresistive assembly. Ul provides confidence in the building planning and helps gain maximum service life from installed envelope systems. Understanding and applying code requirements for firestopping. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis.
Crest areas above the beam shall be filled with the. Standard for surface raceways and fittings for use with data, signal, and control circuits. Fire resistive joint systems joints installed in or between fireresistance rated walls, floor or floorceiling assemblies and roofs or roofceiling assemblies shall be protected by an approved fireresistant joint system designed to resist the passage of fire for a time period not less than the required fire. The guide information for qcit specifies the installation requirements for use in firerated assemblies. Find the right firerated assemblies and design details drawings for your architectural plans. You can use only the specific type, size, and minimum thickness of fire guard ceilings or suspension system identified in each assembly. Ul is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. Ul underwriters laboratories construction book express.
October 30, 2017 2017 thoughts if you work in architecture, engineering or construction, youve likely heard or used the term fire wall to denote a fire resistancerated wall assembly. We bring clarity to the complexities of building science and code compliance. Dca 2 design of fireresistive exposed wood members dca 3 fire rated woodframe wall and floor ceiling assemblies dca 4 component additive method cam for calculating and demonstrating assembly fire endurance chapter 16 of the. Type crosslinked polyethylene density diam or smaller diameter directory for names dow corning f rating f rating2 fill material fire resistance. Commercial and multifamily structures can be required to meet onehour fire resistive standards. Inspector pocket guide international firestop council. Controlling spread of fire or products of combustion section 300. Panels should be laid on top of duct, extending at least 6 in. An overview of the building code and ul fire resistance directory. The 3 categories of fireresistant assemblies, and what you should know about each. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced.
Even among the spectrum of ul certified fire rated duct products, there are varieties that are suitable for various fire rated remedies. Unrestrained beam unrestrained and restrained rating hr w6x16 w6x16 beam w8x28. Ul u356 summary onehour fireresistance rated, limited. Electrical rigid metal conduit aluminum, red brass, and stainless steel. Standard for stationary engine generator assemblies. Resistive assemblies includes fire walls, fire barriers, fire partitions, smoke barriers and horizontal assemblies. All fireresistive systems shall be fire blocked in accordance with applicable code requirements. Only products which bear uls mark are considered as classified, listed, or recognized.
Fire protection systems can save lives and contain damage to a building during a fire, so its important to include passive fire protection firestop systems in any building design, right from the start of a project. Please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. Shall be interrupted at the immediate area of operation of electric, fossil fuel or solar energy collection heat sources to meet listed equipment clearances specified. For additional information on usg firerated assemblies, cad, bim content and specifications, visit usg design. Introduction to fire protection 5 terms and definitions 8 fundamentals in firestopping 15 test standards associated with firestop 23. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations. The test evaluates the grease duct assembly s resistance to fire, heat, and to a hose stream.
Fireresistive assemblies fire protection equipment and. The gypsumwallboard covered steel stud is only part of a fireresistive rated assembly. These prescriptive assemblies are listed in the ul fire resistive assembly book, but can be summarized as follows. U349 september 18, 2012 bearing wall rating 2 hr exposed to fire on interior face only for wood studs, finish rating 55 min. The gypsumwallboard covered steel stud is only part of a fireresistive rated assembly when all or parts of a building are required to be fire resistive or have fire resistance, the model building codes typically require that the fire protection be achieved by some sort of fireresistant rated assembly. The ul certification mark on fire resistant products, systems and assemblies is relied on by code enforcement officials and buyers to provide confidence that products and systems meet regulatory and market requirements. Throughpenetration firestop systems an assemblage of specific materials rated in accordance with ansiul 1479 astm e814, fire tests of throughpenetration firestops. The fire exposure conditions described in each of these documents ul 263, astm e119, nfpa 251, and ul subj. Underwriters laboratories testing laboratories forumul. In extending its global public safety mission, ul standards partners with national standards bodies in countries around. Outline of investigation for pump tank extinguishers. Fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. The different types of fire resistance assemblies fras including wall, ceiling, and floor assemblies. Gcp applied technologies ul designs fireresistance ratings ansiul 263.
Components are not intended to be interchanged between assemblies. In general, fireresistive assemblies protect structural elements and separate. The international code council icc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process. Navigate contents with reference links, color coded version changes and supporting content tags effortlessly. Covers hourly fire ratings for beams, floors, roofs, columns, walls and.
Ul fire resistance directory pdf kissing hand book free online, the ul fireresistance directory set is the ultimate reference source for a wide range of fireresistance rated assemblies, designs, and products. The test evaluates the grease duct assemblys resistance to fire, heat, and to a hose stream. Dca4 component additive method cam for calculating and. Estimate materials and find usg equivalents for your building projects. Ul standards encompass ul s extensive safety research and scientific expertise. This chapter provides a general overview of the types of fire. See ul fire resistance directory for complete design details. The thicknesses of sprayapplied fire resistive materials shown in the table below are applicable when the thickness applied to the beams lower flange edges is reduced to onehalf. Both ul and ga emphasize that the fire resistance rating of listed assemblies applies to the assembly in its entirety. Share please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. No ceiling or suspension system product alone constitutes a firerated assembly. Aug 02, 2019 even among the spectrum of ul certified fire rated duct products, there are varieties that are suitable for various fire rated remedies.
Assembly rating hr unrestrained assembly rating hr unrestrained beam rating hr spray applied fire resistive mtl thkns on beam in. Unprotected fire resistive assemblies assemblies that do. Box 9101 quincy, massachusetts 022699101 see nfpa 90a, nfpa 101, nfpa 221, nfpa 5000, and the life safety code handbook the fire resistance design manualis also referenced in the code documents of. Laboratories ul fire resistance directory, intertek. Resistive construction includes exterior walls, interior bearing walls and structural frame. Ul quarterly newsletters provide code authorities with relevant technical articles and timely updates on ul developments that can enhance your ability to approve safe, sustainable code compliant installations. Only products which bear uls mark are considered certified.
Class c interior finish materials shall be permitted in places of assembly with an. Usg fireresistant assemblies catalog english sa100. Ul u356 with thermoply red or blue applied as exterior structural sheathing in onehour rated fire endurance wall assemblies exposed to fire on interior face only for gwb. Fire resistive joint systems joints installed in or between fireresistance rated walls, floor or floorceiling assemblies and roofs or roofceiling assemblies shall be protected by an approved fireresistant joint system designed to resist the passage of fire for a. Two layers of 58 type x gypsum, attached per premier sips code report, over premier sips. Testing of fire resistive components and assemblies may be conducted by any of several independent testing laboratories. Firerated wall, floor and ceiling assemblies provide the necessary fire and smoke barriers to create compartmentalization during a fire, safeguarding against the. It is a key differentiator for products within the exterior wall assembly market. Georgiapacific gypsum searchable assemblies library. Sprayapplied fire resistive materials applied by mixing with water and spraying to the beam surfaces to the final min thicknesses shown below.
Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 2015 please retry. We provide a wide range of publications that include the information you need to provide safe, sustainable code compliant installations. Ul fire resistance directory pdf kissing hand book free online, the ul fireresistance directory set is the ultimate reference source for a wide range of fireresistance rated. Reprinted from the online certifications directory with permission from underwriters laboratories inc. The international codes icodes are the widely accepted, comprehensive set of model codes used in the us and abroad to help ensure the engineering of safe, sustainable, affordable and resilient structures. When all or parts of a building are required to be fire resistive or have fire resistance, the model building codes typically require that the fire protection be achieved by some sort of fireresistant rated. Outlet boxes for use in fire rated assemblies 1 for more information visit. Construction book express carries the ul standards that you need. The title of the standard used to investigate the product if there is a published ul standard or for international directories an appropriate international or regional standard for the specific product category. Ul standards list ul standards directories ul product.
Access our allnew collection of soundtested, firerated wall assemblies. Ul 2221 standard for tests of fire resistive grease duct. When installed in a fire rated floorroof ceiling assembly, ducts shall conform with the design of the tested fire resistive assembly. Newsletters for code authorities ul quarterly newsletters provide code authorities with relevant technical articles and timely updates on ul developments that can enhance your ability to approve safe, sustainable code compliant installations. In this article, we will focus exclusively on the two ul categories of fire rated ventilation duct products. Fire protection systems can save lives and contain damage to a building during a fire, so its important to include passive fire protection firestop systems in any building design, right from the start of.
We provide regulatory training and advisory services and testing, verification, inspection and certification solutions for your fenestration products to help you get compliant. Being able to visually see how and when the ul directory is applied will save you time, money, and frustration. Standard for fire test for circuit integrity of fire resistive power, instrumentation, control, and data cables. Usg panels usg panels usg panels ul design number ul design number ul design number g503, g531, l501, l508, n501, n502, n505, p515, p516. Fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. Dca3 firerated woodframe wall and floorceiling assemblies. Spray applied fire resistive mtl restrained unrestrained unrestrained thknsin.
Firestop systems maintain the firecontainment integrity. Fireresistance ratings for structural building elements fire. Including mechanical fire barrier systems step four. Floor and ceiling runners not shown channel shaped, fabricated from min 25 msg. The 3 categories of fireresistant assemblies, and what. Dca 2 design of fireresistive exposed wood members dca 3 fire rated woodframe wall and floor ceiling assemblies dca 4 component additive method cam for calculating and demonstrating assembly fire endurance chapter 16 of the 2012 national design speci.