Typical assembly (not a tested listing)
2-Hour Fire Rated Wood Stud Wall — 2 layers 1/2" Type X
Typical 2-hour fire-rated wood stud wall assembly. 2x4 wood studs at 16" o.c., 2 layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board each side. 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.
2x4 wood studs at 16" o.c., 2 layers of 1/2" Type X gypsum board each side
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