Typical assembly (not a tested listing)
1-1/2 Hour Fire Rated Wood Joist Floor/Ceiling — 2 layers 5/8" Type X gypsum board
Typical 1.5-hour fire-rated wood joist floor/ceiling assembly. 2x10 wood joists at 24" o.c. with R-30 fiberglass batt, 2 layers of 5/8" Type X gypsum board ceiling. Illustrative example of typical construction — not a tested UL or GA listing. Use a listed design (UL Product iQ or GA-600) for construction documents.
2x10 wood joists at 24" o.c. with R-30 fiberglass batt, 2 layers of 5/8" Type X gypsum board ceiling
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