Ul fire resistive assembly book

Commercial and multifamily structures can be required to meet onehour fire resistive standards. Standard for surface raceways and fittings for use with data, signal, and control circuits. Laboratories ul fire resistance directory, intertek. Both ul and ga emphasize that the fire resistance rating of listed assemblies applies to the assembly in its entirety. Fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fire resistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. Standard for stationary engine generator assemblies. The gypsum association fire resistance design manualis. When installed in a fire rated floorroof ceiling assembly, ducts shall conform with the design of the tested fire resistive assembly. Firerated wall, floor and ceiling assemblies provide the necessary fire and smoke barriers to create compartmentalization during a fire, safeguarding against the. Being able to visually see how and when the ul directory is applied will save you time, money, and frustration. 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.

The 3 categories of fireresistant assemblies, and what you should know about each. The sealant prevents the passage of fire through a fireresistive partition or floorceiling assembly. Estimate materials and find usg equivalents for your building projects. 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. The international code council icc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing model codes and standards used in the design, build and compliance process. 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. Ul is the trusted source across the globe for product compliance. In this article, we will focus exclusively on the two ul categories of fire rated ventilation duct products. These systems should be published or readily available via the internet or other means. Ul 2221 standard for tests of fire resistive grease duct. The fire exposure conditions described in each of these documents ul 263, astm e119, nfpa 251, and ul subj. Navigate contents with reference links, color coded version changes and supporting content tags effortlessly.

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 gypsum association fire resistance design manualis referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations. 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. Firestop systems maintain the firecontainment integrity. The gypsumwallboard covered steel stud is only part of a fireresistive rated assembly. The guide information for qcit specifies the installation requirements for use in firerated assemblies. Dca3 firerated woodframe wall and floorceiling assemblies. We provide regulatory training and advisory services and testing, verification, inspection and certification solutions for your fenestration products to help you get compliant. You can use only the specific type, size, and minimum thickness of fire guard ceilings or suspension system identified in each assembly. We provide a wide range of publications that include the information you need to provide safe, sustainable code compliant installations. Ul standards encompass ul s extensive safety research and scientific expertise. Electrical rigid metal conduit aluminum, red brass, and stainless steel. Ul u356 summary onehour fireresistance rated, limited. Outline of investigation for pump tank extinguishers.

Components are not intended to be interchanged between assemblies. The fire resistive performance of the protective systems are determined by tests conducted in accordance with ul s outline of investigation subject 1724, fire tests for electrical circuit protective systems photo 1. U349 september 18, 2012 bearing wall rating 2 hr exposed to fire on interior face only for wood studs, finish rating 55 min. Ul fire resistive wall assemblies the building code forum. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced. Ul underwriters laboratories construction book express. The most prominent testing laboratories evaluating fire resistive materials and assemblies are ul and ul of canada. Fireresistance ratings for structural building elements fire. See ul fire resistance directory for complete design details.

When installed in a firerated floorroof ceiling assembly, ducts shall conform with the design of the tested fireresistive assembly. Including mechanical fire barrier systems step four. Reprinted from the online certifications directory with permission from underwriters laboratories inc. 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. The test evaluates the grease duct assemblys resistance to fire, heat, and to a hose stream. Only products which bear uls mark are considered as classified, listed, or recognized.

Covers hourly fire ratings for beams, floors, roofs, columns, walls and. Access our allnew collection of soundtested, firerated wall assemblies. For additional information on usg firerated assemblies, cad, bim content and specifications, visit usg design. Usg fireresistant assemblies catalog english sa100. 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. 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. 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. The test evaluates the grease duct assembly s resistance to fire, heat, and to a hose stream.

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. Price new from used from paperback, january 1, 2015 please retry. Type crosslinked polyethylene density diam or smaller diameter directory for names dow corning f rating f rating2 fill material fire resistance. No ceiling or suspension system product alone constitutes a firerated assembly. Introduction to fire protection 5 terms and definitions 8 fundamentals in firestopping 15 test standards associated with firestop 23. 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. 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. Controlling spread of fire or products of combustion section 300.

Share please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. 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. Usg panels usg panels usg panels ul design number ul design number ul design number g503, g531, l501, l508, n501, n502, n505, p515, p516. Unprotected fire resistive assemblies assemblies that do. 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.

Advanced search your entire set of products using quick access to identify specific code sections instantly. 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. 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 general, fireresistive assemblies protect structural elements and separate. Panels should be laid on top of duct, extending at least 6 in. Resistive construction includes exterior walls, interior bearing walls and structural frame. Testing of fire resistive components and assemblies may be conducted by any of several independent testing laboratories. Crest areas above the beam shall be filled with the. Only products which bear uls mark are considered certified.

Benefiting a range of customers, theyve tested products for public safety for over a century. Dca4 component additive method cam for calculating and. Georgiapacific gypsum searchable assemblies library. 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. In extending its global public safety mission, ul standards partners with national standards bodies in countries around. Two layers of 58 type x gypsum, attached per premier sips code report, over premier sips.

Find the right firerated assemblies and design details drawings for your architectural plans. These prescriptive assemblies are listed in the ul fire resistive assembly book, but can be summarized as follows. Underwriters laboratories testing laboratories forumul. National fire protection association 1 batterymarch park p. Assembly rating hr unrestrained assembly rating hr unrestrained beam rating hr spray applied fire resistive mtl thkns on beam in. Ul provides confidence in the building planning and helps gain maximum service life from installed envelope systems. 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.

Structural fire resistance and fireresistance rated. Please print this document by clicking the print icon in the web viewer. Metallic outlet boxes are listed under the category metallic outlet boxes qcit, in the ul electrical construction equipment directory. We bring clarity to the complexities of building science and code compliance. The different types of fire resistance assemblies fras including wall, ceiling, and floor assemblies. Gcp applied technologies ul designs fireresistance ratings ansiul 263. 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. Standard for fire test for circuit integrity of fireresistive power, instrumentation, control, and data cables.

Ul standards list ul standards directories ul product. Unrestrained beam unrestrained and restrained rating hr w6x16 w6x16 beam w8x28. Floor and ceiling runners not shown channel shaped, fabricated from min 25 msg. Fireresistive assemblies fire protection equipment and. Sprayapplied fire resistive materials applied by mixing with water and spraying to the beam surfaces to the final min thicknesses shown below. Fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 see general information for fireresistance ratings ansiul 263 design no. Spray applied fire resistive mtl restrained unrestrained unrestrained thknsin. Inspector pocket guide international firestop council. Terms and conditions for usg salesterms and conditions for usg pos. Our capabilities, product and performance testing, and technical engineering support can help you design, build and manage safer, smarter and sustainable buildings. Throughpenetration firestop systems an assemblage of specific materials rated in accordance with ansiul 1479 astm e814, fire tests of throughpenetration firestops. An overview of the building code and ul fire resistance directory. 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. Class c interior finish materials shall be permitted in places of assembly with an.

The 3 categories of fireresistant assemblies, and what. Even among the spectrum of ul certified fire rated duct products, there are varieties that are suitable for various fire rated remedies. Standard for fire test for circuit integrity of fire resistive power, instrumentation, control, and data cables. 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. All fireresistive systems shall be fire blocked in accordance with applicable code requirements. 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. This chapter provides a general overview of the types of fire. The gypsum association fire resistance design manual is referenced by the following code and standards writing organizations. 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. It is a key differentiator for products within the exterior wall assembly market. Understanding and applying code requirements for firestopping. 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. Outline of investigation for fire containment testing of stationary engine generator enclosures.