What is a UL safety listing?
UL Listing means that UL has tested representative samples of a product and determined that the product meets specific, defined requirements. These requirements are often based on UL’s published and nationally recognized Standards for Safety.
What is a 1 hour fire barrier?
The term “fire barrier” refers to a structure that has, at minimum, a one-hour fire resistance rating. Based on the occupancy type for that particular building, the rating can extend to a four-hour rating. By comparison, a “fire partition” must have at least a 30-minute rating for certain types of occupancies.
How much does 1 hour of drywall fire rating cost?
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. or 3-5/8 inch (610 mm) steel studs spaced 24” o.c. has a minimum fire rating for the assembly of 1 hour, which is a typical requirement for many …
What is a UL approved safe?
Make sure your personal safe is rated for fire protection. UL-Listed safes can be rated for fire resistance – for example, a one-hour rating means that the safe can withstand 1,300-degree Fahrenheit heat for an hour while still protecting the contents of the safe.
What kind of insulation does USG fire stop system use?
The USG Fire Stop System with Firecode Compound and safing insulation works exceptionally well with metallic pipe, conduit and electrical cable.
Who is responsible for modification of USG product guide?
Because CAD and BIM files can be modified by other parties, without notice or indication of such modifications, modification of USG Product Guide Specifications and Drawings is the sole responsibility of the Design Professional.
How to contact USG ceiling gypsum sales rep?
Customer Service (Sales) 1-800-950-3839 Technical Support 1-800-USG-4YOU Find Your Ceiling/Gypsum Sales Rep Find your Sales Rep