Fire resistance assemblies and products are developed by the design submitter and have been investigated by UL for compliance with applicable requirements. The published information cannot always address every construction nuance encountered in the field.
The Area Separation Wall assembly using DensGlass Shaftliner panels is listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory under UL Design U373 or U375, the ULC Fire Resistance Directory ULC Design No. W312 and the Warnock Hersey Listed Product and Code Compliance Directory under WHI GP/WA 120-04.
Q&A: Area Separation Wall Design - UL Solutions
Dec 2, 2019 · The area separation wall consists of two layers of 1 in. thick gypsum liner boards, secured through the use of floor, ceiling and intermediate horizontal C channels, and vertical H channels. This section of the wall provides the majority …
UL Wall Assemblies, Fire Rated Wall Designs | USG
USG provides resources here for our UL wall assemblies for seamless integration into any construction project. These wall assembly files are used for planning and estimation purposes for many UL wall types, such as fire-rated wall assemblies.
USG area separation wall systems are lightweight, non-load-bearing gypsum panel partition assemblies used to provide fire-resistive protection for common walls in townhouse construction. These systems install quickly and easily. Because they weigh at least 50% less than masonry walls, installation proceeds rapidly.
ClarkDietrich Area Separation Wall Systems
Area Separation Walls are non-load bearing, 2-hour and 3-hour rated vertical wall assemblies that provide fire-resistant protection between adjacent living units in apartment buildings, condominiums and townhouses. Area Separation Walls are also referred to as party walls, firewalls, multi-family walls and H-Stud assemblies.
Feb 9, 2021 · Fire-resistance-rated wood-frame assemblies can be found in a number of sources including the International Building Code (IBC), Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Fire Resistance Directory, Intertek Testing Services' Di-rectory of Listed Products, and the Gypsum Associa-tion's Fire Resistance Design Manual (GA 600).
Fire Resistance Products, Systems and Designs | UL Solutions
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.
The fire-resistance rated wall assemblies published under the U, V and W series of designs on the UL Online Certifications Directory are intended for interior applications unless otherwise specified or implied in the design.
The G-P Gypsum Area Separation Wall assembly is listed in the UL Fire Resistance Directory under UL Design U 373 and in the WHI Fire Resistance Directory under WHI 120-04. For copies of these listings, please contact G-P Gypsum Technical Services at 1-800-225-6119.